Ezel is taken (1910-1919)

Germany.

The first part of a documentary about the occupation of the island of Saaremaa /Esel/ by the Germans during World War I. German ships leave Liepaja.

A flotilla of torpedo boats, aircraft carriers.

The flotilla at sea.

Loading trucks and trailers onto ships.

Loading light and heavy guns and horses.

Troops waiting for loading.

Loading troops onto ships.

A field kitchen on a ship.

Transports leaving Liepaja.

The gate to the harbor.

Troops on a transport ship.

A special mail boat accepts mail for the homeland.

Ships pass minefields.

Soldiers in life jackets.

Title: "End of Act I"