Training Recruits Signalling, Bayoneting (1914-1918)

Training recruits signalling, bayoneting. Location of events unknown. World War One. New British Army recruits in training. Bayonet practice - but w/o the bayonets. Two men look like they’re fencing w/ rifles - they wear helmet/masks; padded jackets; big gloves. Officer stands nearby; giving directions. This is some sort of exhibition - the men are in an open space surrounded by spectators standing in BAG; city buildings beyond. Group of soldiers each holding 2 flags; all move them in the same positions at once. Trees & hills in Bg. Pan on soldiers breaking up ground w/ pick-axes; in area w/ several trees; Communication; code; semaphore; weapons. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items fro