Troop Train (1914 1918)
World War One. Location of events unknown. Troop train departure: soldiers are seen off by Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and crowd of civilians. Parade of British soldiers coming down street. Another street in town or village: crowds watch as Duke of Connaught and army officers approach, turn salute to left. Duke inspects troops. Train platform: friends families of soldiers wait to see them off, Duke in foreground talking to two ladies. Closer shot of Duke talking to officer in front of train, soldiers pass carrying gear. MS Duke talking to civilian man. More shots soldier being inspected by Duke. MS Duke with officers. Photographer takes picture of Duke with ladies in background. People wave at train as it begins to pull away. Another inspection scene Duke walks up down rows of soldier. Long line of soldiers lift hats cheer. Back view soldiers wearing backpacks with helmets strapped on they line up to board train. Shot from platform of women and children waving as
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