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| − | == | + | == Mauser 98K == |
The Mauser Karabiner 98 (98K) was the standard weapon for all German ground forces during World War 2. | The Mauser Karabiner 98 (98K) was the standard weapon for all German ground forces during World War 2. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
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[[Image:BTF-K98A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|A boy drafted into the Wehrmacht fights the Americans with his K98 - 7.92x57mm (this is actually no K98k, it is a type of Mauser System, but look at the rear sight. (go to discussion for more information)]] | [[Image:BTF-K98A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|A boy drafted into the Wehrmacht fights the Americans with his K98 - 7.92x57mm (this is actually no K98k, it is a type of Mauser System, but look at the rear sight. (go to discussion for more information)]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk 1*== |
Used by all British Troops, mostly the Grenadier Guards in the Armored Column as well as the British 1st Airborne Division when they were trapped in Arnhem. The No 4 Mk 1* rifle was also seen in the hands of the Polish Airborne brigade troops. Colonel John Frost ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) was also seen using a No.4 rifle during the later stages of the battle for Arnhem. | Used by all British Troops, mostly the Grenadier Guards in the Armored Column as well as the British 1st Airborne Division when they were trapped in Arnhem. The No 4 Mk 1* rifle was also seen in the hands of the Polish Airborne brigade troops. Colonel John Frost ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) was also seen using a No.4 rifle during the later stages of the battle for Arnhem. | ||
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[Short_Magazine_Lee-Enfield_(SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk1]] .303]] | [[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[Short_Magazine_Lee-Enfield_(SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk1]] .303]] | ||
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[[Image:BTF-No4Mk1a.jpg |thumb|none|500px|British 1st Airborne soldier in Arnhem using No 4 Mk. 1 Rifle - .303]] | [[Image:BTF-No4Mk1a.jpg |thumb|none|500px|British 1st Airborne soldier in Arnhem using No 4 Mk. 1 Rifle - .303]] | ||
| − | == | + | == M1 Garand == |
Used by American troops. | Used by American troops. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[M1 Garand]] .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[M1 Garand]] .30-06]] | ||
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[[Image:BTF-M1 Garand 02A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Major Julian Cook ([[Robert Redford]]) hunkers down with his [[M1 Garand]] .30-06]] | [[Image:BTF-M1 Garand 02A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Major Julian Cook ([[Robert Redford]]) hunkers down with his [[M1 Garand]] .30-06]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==M1 Carbine== |
Used by American Soldiers and mounted on jeeps and other vehicles. Most notably seen when [[James Caan]] pulls one out of it's Jeep mount when he is hiding from a German Patrol in the Forest. Also used by [[Elliott Gould]] when leading the charge to capture a bridge. | Used by American Soldiers and mounted on jeeps and other vehicles. Most notably seen when [[James Caan]] pulls one out of it's Jeep mount when he is hiding from a German Patrol in the Forest. Also used by [[Elliott Gould]] when leading the charge to capture a bridge. | ||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War Two Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and Magazine pouch for buttstock]] | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War Two Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and Magazine pouch for buttstock]] | ||
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[[Image:BTF-M1-Carbine 03A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Closer shot of Sgt. Eddie Dohun with his anachronistic Korean War vintage M1 Carbine - .30 carbine]] | [[Image:BTF-M1-Carbine 03A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Closer shot of Sgt. Eddie Dohun with his anachronistic Korean War vintage M1 Carbine - .30 carbine]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine== |
A Folding stock version of the M1 Carbine, this ''should'' have been more prevalent amongst the American Airborne troops, however only a few samples are ever seen in the film, most notably during large scenes of massing troops. | A Folding stock version of the M1 Carbine, this ''should'' have been more prevalent amongst the American Airborne troops, however only a few samples are ever seen in the film, most notably during large scenes of massing troops. | ||
[[Image:M1A1carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Carbine - .30 Carbine.]] | [[Image:M1A1carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Carbine - .30 Carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-M1A1CarbineA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|American 101st soldier on the far left runs with an M1A1 Carbine - .30 carbine]] | [[Image:BTF-M1A1CarbineA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|American 101st soldier on the far left runs with an M1A1 Carbine - .30 carbine]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==M1911A1 == |
Used throughout the movie, especially by [[James Caan]] when threatening a 101st Airborne combat surgeon (Arthur Hill) in order to get him to treat his wounded captain (Nicholas Campbell). The handgun is also seen, albeit briefly, holstered amongst American officers, NCOs and Military Police. | Used throughout the movie, especially by [[James Caan]] when threatening a 101st Airborne combat surgeon (Arthur Hill) in order to get him to treat his wounded captain (Nicholas Campbell). The handgun is also seen, albeit briefly, holstered amongst American officers, NCOs and Military Police. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[M1911|M1911A1]] .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[M1911|M1911A1]] .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-M1911 03A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Eddie Dohun ([[James Caan]]) threatens the Colonel ([[Arthur Hill]]) to convince him to treat his friend.]] | [[Image:BTF-M1911 03A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Eddie Dohun ([[James Caan]]) threatens the Colonel ([[Arthur Hill]]) to convince him to treat his friend.]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==M1911 == |
Apparently, the widespread issue of Browning Hi Power pistols (the iconic handgun of elite British Military units in World War II) to British Airborne units, only started after Operation Market Garden, so it is appropriate that they are seen using another handgun. A likely candidate in this case is the M1911 chambered in .455 Webley, issued to members of the R.A.F. In the film, the British M1911 is used by '''Roy Urquhart''' and several other Airborne officers as they try to evade capture by Waffen SS forces. | Apparently, the widespread issue of Browning Hi Power pistols (the iconic handgun of elite British Military units in World War II) to British Airborne units, only started after Operation Market Garden, so it is appropriate that they are seen using another handgun. A likely candidate in this case is the M1911 chambered in .455 Webley, issued to members of the R.A.F. In the film, the British M1911 is used by '''Roy Urquhart''' and several other Airborne officers as they try to evade capture by Waffen SS forces. | ||
[[Image:M1911-RAFIssue455.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1911 .455 Webley, a licensed handgun to the British Armed Forces after World War 1, issued to members of the R.A.F. (and possibly by association, members of the Army Airborne.)]] | [[Image:M1911-RAFIssue455.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1911 .455 Webley, a licensed handgun to the British Armed Forces after World War 1, issued to members of the R.A.F. (and possibly by association, members of the Army Airborne.)]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-ConneryPistolA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British 1st Airborne General '''Roy Urquhart''' ([[Sean Connery]]) fires an M1911 Variant, quite possibly the .455 Webley Version of the M1911.]] | [[Image:BTF-ConneryPistolA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British 1st Airborne General '''Roy Urquhart''' ([[Sean Connery]]) fires an M1911 Variant, quite possibly the .455 Webley Version of the M1911.]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==M1A1 Thompson== |
Seen only briefly during some of the massing troops scenes, the M1/M1A1 Thompson has a peculiarly small roll in the film. The vast majority of Americans are armed with M1 Garands and M1 Carbines, which is unusual, since during many of the battles, nary an M1A1 Thompson can be seen, which is inaccurate. | Seen only briefly during some of the massing troops scenes, the M1/M1A1 Thompson has a peculiarly small roll in the film. The vast majority of Americans are armed with M1 Garands and M1 Carbines, which is unusual, since during many of the battles, nary an M1A1 Thompson can be seen, which is inaccurate. | ||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1A1 Thompson SMG - .45 acp]] | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1A1 Thompson SMG - .45 acp]] | ||
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[[Image:BTF-M1A1 02a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another 101st Airborne soldier runs off with an M1A1 Thompson - .45acp]] | [[Image:BTF-M1A1 02a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another 101st Airborne soldier runs off with an M1A1 Thompson - .45acp]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Browning Automatic Rifle== |
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Example of a Browning Automatic Rifle used in film]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Example of a Browning Automatic Rifle used in film]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-BARA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|82nd Airborne Soldier with a modified BAR prepares to assault the Nijmegen Bridge - 30.06]] | [[Image:BTF-BARA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|82nd Airborne Soldier with a modified BAR prepares to assault the Nijmegen Bridge - 30.06]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Browning M2 HB== |
Used by British Armored troops mounted to their Lend Lease Sherman Tanks. | Used by British Armored troops mounted to their Lend Lease Sherman Tanks. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-BrowningM2A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Grenadier Guard fires his Browning M2 - .50 Cal (Note: In the movie, the sound effect for the .50 cal gun is that of an MG42!]] | [[Image:BTF-BrowningM2A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Grenadier Guard fires his Browning M2 - .50 Cal (Note: In the movie, the sound effect for the .50 cal gun is that of an MG42!]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Sten Mk5 == |
The standard submachine gun for British and Polish Airborne units. Differentiated from earlier models by the wooden vertical foregrip and wooden stock. | The standard submachine gun for British and Polish Airborne units. Differentiated from earlier models by the wooden vertical foregrip and wooden stock. | ||
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[[Image:BTF-Flame 02A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British 1st Airborne Soldier with the No.2 Portable Flamethrower. Note the "Life Saver" shape of the fuel reservoir.]] | [[Image:BTF-Flame 02A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British 1st Airborne Soldier with the No.2 Portable Flamethrower. Note the "Life Saver" shape of the fuel reservoir.]] | ||
| − | == | + | == PIAT == |
''Projectile Infantry Anti-Tank'' | ''Projectile Infantry Anti-Tank'' | ||
Used throughout the movie by British and Polish airborne units (who were similarly equipped) this weapon fired a 3 lb. hollow charge warhead via means of a powerful spring which ignited its propellant. The weapon had a powerful recoil which necessitated it being fired prone since any other position would knock the user flat down. Seen especially during the repulse of the initial German assault on the Arnhem bridge. | Used throughout the movie by British and Polish airborne units (who were similarly equipped) this weapon fired a 3 lb. hollow charge warhead via means of a powerful spring which ignited its propellant. The weapon had a powerful recoil which necessitated it being fired prone since any other position would knock the user flat down. Seen especially during the repulse of the initial German assault on the Arnhem bridge. | ||
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[[Image:BTF-PIat 04A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|British 1st Airborne uses a PIAT]] | [[Image:BTF-PIat 04A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|British 1st Airborne uses a PIAT]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Bren gun == |
[[Image:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Bren gun, .303]] | [[Image:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Bren gun, .303]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-BrenA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British Grenadier Guards fight with a Bren Gun - .303]] | [[Image:BTF-BrenA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British Grenadier Guards fight with a Bren Gun - .303]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Vickers Machine Gun == |
Used by British soldiers when the armored convoy is ambushed. | Used by British soldiers when the armored convoy is ambushed. | ||
[[Image:VickersMk1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Example of a Vickers Mk1 machine gun used in film]] | [[Image:VickersMk1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Example of a Vickers Mk1 machine gun used in film]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-VickersA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British Grenadier Guards fight with a Vickers - .303]] | [[Image:BTF-VickersA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British Grenadier Guards fight with a Vickers - .303]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Karabiner 98 Sniper== |
Used by designated Marksmen and Snipers in the German Armed forces. | Used by designated Marksmen and Snipers in the German Armed forces. | ||
[[Image:BTF-MauserSniperA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|German soldier aims his K98 Sniper rifle.]] | [[Image:BTF-MauserSniperA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|German soldier aims his K98 Sniper rifle.]] | ||
| − | == | + | == MP40 == |
Used by German troops. | Used by German troops. | ||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[MP40]] 9mm]] | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[MP40]] 9mm]] | ||
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[[Image:BTF-MP40 05A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lieutenant General Wilhelm Bittrich's ([[Maximilian Schell]]) guards carry MP40 SMGs - 9mm]] | [[Image:BTF-MP40 05A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lieutenant General Wilhelm Bittrich's ([[Maximilian Schell]]) guards carry MP40 SMGs - 9mm]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==MG42== |
Used by German troops | Used by German troops | ||
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Example of a [[MG42]] used in film]] | [[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Example of a [[MG42]] used in film]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-MG42A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Carried by retreating German Soldiers - MG42]] | [[Image:BTF-MG42A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Carried by retreating German Soldiers - MG42]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==MG34== |
The most commonly seen MG used by German troops in the film. | The most commonly seen MG used by German troops in the film. | ||
[[Image:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Example of a [[MG34]] used in film]] | [[Image:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Example of a [[MG34]] used in film]] | ||
Revision as of 04:58, 31 July 2009
The following guns were used in the movie A Bridge Too Far:
Mauser 98K
The Mauser Karabiner 98 (98K) was the standard weapon for all German ground forces during World War 2.
Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk 1*
Used by all British Troops, mostly the Grenadier Guards in the Armored Column as well as the British 1st Airborne Division when they were trapped in Arnhem. The No 4 Mk 1* rifle was also seen in the hands of the Polish Airborne brigade troops. Colonel John Frost (Anthony Hopkins) was also seen using a No.4 rifle during the later stages of the battle for Arnhem.
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk1 .303
M1 Garand
Used by American troops.
M1 Garand .30-06
Major Julian Cook (Robert Redford) of the 82nd Airborne leads his soldiers carrying an M1 Garand .30-06
M1 Carbine
Used by American Soldiers and mounted on jeeps and other vehicles. Most notably seen when James Caan pulls one out of it's Jeep mount when he is hiding from a German Patrol in the Forest. Also used by Elliott Gould when leading the charge to capture a bridge.
World War Two Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and Magazine pouch for buttstock
Col. Robert Stout (Elliott Gould) leads paratroopers to capture a bridge. Stout carries a correct World War 2 era M1 Carbine - .30 carbine. Actually there was no Robert Stout. The character is based on Colonel Robert Sink, commander of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, which was about to seize the Son River bridge when the Germans managed to blow it up just before they got there.
Korean War Era M1 Carbine, late 1945 issue, usually referred to as the Korean War Era M1 Carbine, since it saw the most US military action in that campaign- .30 carbine. Also there are no Wartime photographs of Soldiers carrying this model Carbine during World War 2, however occupation troops have them. It has the adjustable rear sight and a bayonet lug.
Sgt. Eddie Dohun (James Caan) readies his M1 Carbine - .30 carbine. The M1 Carbine is a Post World War 2 variant with a bayonet lug and an adjustable rear sight.
M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine
A Folding stock version of the M1 Carbine, this should have been more prevalent amongst the American Airborne troops, however only a few samples are ever seen in the film, most notably during large scenes of massing troops.
M1911A1
Used throughout the movie, especially by James Caan when threatening a 101st Airborne combat surgeon (Arthur Hill) in order to get him to treat his wounded captain (Nicholas Campbell). The handgun is also seen, albeit briefly, holstered amongst American officers, NCOs and Military Police.
M1911A1 .45 ACP
Sgt. Eddie Dohun (James Caan) threatens the Colonel (Arthur Hill) to convince him to treat his friend.
M1911
Apparently, the widespread issue of Browning Hi Power pistols (the iconic handgun of elite British Military units in World War II) to British Airborne units, only started after Operation Market Garden, so it is appropriate that they are seen using another handgun. A likely candidate in this case is the M1911 chambered in .455 Webley, issued to members of the R.A.F. In the film, the British M1911 is used by Roy Urquhart and several other Airborne officers as they try to evade capture by Waffen SS forces.
British 1st Airborne General Roy Urquhart (Sean Connery) fires an M1911 Variant, quite possibly the .455 Webley Version of the M1911.
M1A1 Thompson
Seen only briefly during some of the massing troops scenes, the M1/M1A1 Thompson has a peculiarly small roll in the film. The vast majority of Americans are armed with M1 Garands and M1 Carbines, which is unusual, since during many of the battles, nary an M1A1 Thompson can be seen, which is inaccurate.
Browning Automatic Rifle
Browning M2 HB
Used by British Armored troops mounted to their Lend Lease Sherman Tanks.
Sten Mk5
The standard submachine gun for British and Polish Airborne units. Differentiated from earlier models by the wooden vertical foregrip and wooden stock.
Sten Mk5 as used by British Airborne.
Sten Mk5 as used by British 1st Airborne.
Sten Mk5 used by British Paratroopers.
British Paratrooper yells for Col. Frost to run, carrying a Sten Mk5 - 9mm
No2 Portable Flamethrower
Used in the attack on the German bunker on the Arnhem bridge this weapon, known as the "Lifebuoy" for its' resemblance to a lifesaver, was the standard British flamethrower.
PIAT
Projectile Infantry Anti-Tank Used throughout the movie by British and Polish airborne units (who were similarly equipped) this weapon fired a 3 lb. hollow charge warhead via means of a powerful spring which ignited its propellant. The weapon had a powerful recoil which necessitated it being fired prone since any other position would knock the user flat down. Seen especially during the repulse of the initial German assault on the Arnhem bridge.
Bren gun
Vickers Machine Gun
Used by British soldiers when the armored convoy is ambushed.
Karabiner 98 Sniper
Used by designated Marksmen and Snipers in the German Armed forces.
MP40
Used by German troops.
MP40 9mm
Lieutenant General Wilhelm Bittrich's (Maximilian Schell) guards carry MP40 SMGs - 9mm
MG42
Used by German troops
Example of a MG42 used in film
MG34
The most commonly seen MG used by German troops in the film.
Example of a MG34 used in film
Barely disguised Leopard Mk 1
In deference to MT2008's observation! ;)
