America's Answer; Following the Fleet to France
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Kenneth C. Beaton
Mme. M. L. Ginoris
R. L. Hall
U.s. Signal Corps, Photographic Division
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Administrative and engineering challenges faced by the United States Army and Navy during World War I are illustrated by the transportation of men and materials abroad. American activities in France include clearing land and constructing roads, railroads, and hospitals. The assistance programs of civilian groups such as the Red Cross, the Y. M. C. A. and the Salvation Army are highlighted. There are also scenes of combat in the trenches and aircraft in action.
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This was the second "U.S. Government Official War Film," the first being Pershing's Crusaders and the third being Under Four Flags. It was also known as America's Answer to the Hun. The film is variously described as five and nine reels in length. Original release dates also vary. In October 1918, World Film Corp. began distribution of the film, which was interrupted by the influenza epidemic.
