German Army (1914-1918)

Germany Army - location unknown, probably be Russia and Ypres, Belgium. General view of scene at entrance to stables or German army trench. Soldiers lead horses along while others tend to an open fire in foreground. Intertitle (in Portuguese?): ’A localidade russa de Chassina, uma hora depois da evacuacao pelos russos.’ (Roughly translated, probably means in the Russian area of Chassina, an hour after the evacuation of the Russians.) General view of desolate landscape, with burning mounds of earth or ruins dotted about, misty scene. Soldiers walk across the area - looks like it was a village that was burned to the ground. Intertitles: ’Informacoes de guerra do occidente. Marcha de tropas para occupacao de uma localidade conquistada.’ (Troops marching to occupy the captured area.) German officers watch and salute horse drawn carts go by, carrying soldiers and supplies. Other officers on horseback and infantry follow. Intertitles: ’Chegada de um vivandeiro na estrada para Ypres.’ (Celeb
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