World War One. Salonika (aka Thessalonika), Greece.
Various scenes of troops around Salonika, Greece. Pan over military camp (Greek?), soldiers in foreground, one shaving beard for another, masses of tents and mountains in distance.
Same soldiers stepping up to get food ladled into bowls, many soldiers in background. High angled shot many soldiers, bareheaded, standing at tables for pre-meal prayer. They cross themselves and put their hats back on, then sit down at long tables to eat dinner. C/U of soldiers eating and drinking wine from bottles. Long lines of soldiers marching toward camera.
Military, religion, eating.
Modified WPA record.
FILM ID:1854.38
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