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On this day in 1914, World War I began. Here is a British Movietone report capturing the moments that led to World War I. GV Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany talking to General. GV kaiser inspecting troops (x 2). MS kaiser into open carriage. MS Funeral Procession of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. MS Coffin into hearse. *MS British troops crossing no-mans land at night. * LS Night dead and wounded. * LS Night Troops advancing and ducking from shell blast. GV Battlefield and expolsions *MS Night body hanging on barbed wire. MS Troops advancing GV Shells exploding and troops seeking cover in trenches (x 7). *MCU Night Body lying near shell hole GV Explosion (x 5) MS German soldier drives horse and cart along tree lined avenue away from explosions. Ms kaiser out of car on inspection to front. MS Smoke and dust from explosion. MS Bombs loaded on aircraft. LS Monoplane in lfight. CU View from bomb bay as bombs drop. CU Explosion. MS Submarines surfacing. Pan Front line showing flame-thrower in action. Gv Explosions in No-mans land (x 3). *Troops advance with explosions in b.g. (x ) *MS Crosses and picture fades. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the opinions or editorial policies of the Associated Press. #wwi #war You can license this footage for commercial use through AP Archive - the story number is bm82-15. Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: Tumblr: Instagram:
