Document 20.11 “World War I: Scenes from the Front,” 1918

“World War I: Scenes from the Front,” 1918

“World War I: Scenes from the Front,” produced by the U.S. army, is a calculated portrayal of military life. The video provides a glimpse into the lives of American soldiers in the trenches and on the battlefield. As this excerpt demonstrates, it also shows some of the more mundane aspects of soldiers’ lives, such as interacting with the public and getting a haircut. (5:20)

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