2nd Div. Training in 3rd (Bourmont) Training Area and with French 2nd Army, Jul. 1917-Mar. 17, 1918

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Reel 1, the 5th Marines greet villagers in Gondrecourt, unload supplies, lay water pipe at camp, hold a trench-digging contest, receive award from Gen. Pershing, and parade. Shows Gen. Doyen. Reel 2, Doyen inspects the 5th at Damblain. Shows bayonet drill, preparation for a gas attack, barbed-wire defenses, gas drill, field kitchens, field switchboards, and an inspection by Pershing. Reel 3, the unit is inspected by Gens. Joffre and Pershing.

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