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The following firearms can be seen in the film ''The Battle of the Bulge:'' | The following firearms can be seen in the film ''The Battle of the Bulge:'' | ||
| − | ==M1 Garand== | + | ==[[M1 Garand]]== |
The [[M1 Garand]] was the most common weapon among US infantrymen during WWII. The M1 Garand is carried by numerous US soldiers throughout the film. | The [[M1 Garand]] was the most common weapon among US infantrymen during WWII. The M1 Garand is carried by numerous US soldiers throughout the film. | ||
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[[Image: Bulge007.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Several US Troops fire their M1 Garand rifles at escaping German tankers.]] | [[Image: Bulge007.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Several US Troops fire their M1 Garand rifles at escaping German tankers.]] | ||
| − | ==M1 Carbine== | + | ==[[M1 Carbine]]== |
The [[M1 Carbine]] is seen briefly held by a German infiltrator disguised as a US soldier. | The [[M1 Carbine]] is seen briefly held by a German infiltrator disguised as a US soldier. | ||
| − | + | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]] | |
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[[Image: Bulge000.jpg|thumb|700px|none|German infiltrators disguised as US troops surprise Col. Hessler ([[Robert Shaw]]). The M1 Carbine is carried by the soldier on the left.]] | [[Image: Bulge000.jpg|thumb|700px|none|German infiltrators disguised as US troops surprise Col. Hessler ([[Robert Shaw]]). The M1 Carbine is carried by the soldier on the left.]] | ||
| − | ==M3 Grease Gun== | + | ==[[M3 Grease Gun]]== |
The [[M3 Grease Gun]] is the most common submachine gun carried by US infantrymen during WWII and is seen used by Sgt. Duquesne and Lt. Weaver. | The [[M3 Grease Gun]] is the most common submachine gun carried by US infantrymen during WWII and is seen used by Sgt. Duquesne and Lt. Weaver. | ||
| − | + | [[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP]] | |
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[[Image:Bulge004.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sgt. Duquesne ([[George Montgomery]]) holding an M3 Grease Gun as he inspects the battlefield with Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]).]] | [[Image:Bulge004.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sgt. Duquesne ([[George Montgomery]]) holding an M3 Grease Gun as he inspects the battlefield with Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]).]] | ||
| − | == M1919A4/A6 Browning .30 Caliber Machine Gun == | + | == [[Broning M1919#M1919A4/A6 Browning .30 Caliber Machine Gun|M1919A4/A6 Browning .30 Caliber Machine Gun]] == |
M1919 A4 is seen mounted on the US tanks and is fired handheld by Sgt. Guffy ([[Telly Savalas]]). | M1919 A4 is seen mounted on the US tanks and is fired handheld by Sgt. Guffy ([[Telly Savalas]]). | ||
| − | + | [[Image:BrowningM37MG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A variant of the Browning M1919 developed during World War 2, this model is designated the M37, with the ability to feed from either the left or the right of the weapon - 30-06. This example is shown without a tripod, only the pintle mount. This the MOST likely .30 cal machine gun to be seen firing from armored vehicles.]] | |
[[Image: Bulge006.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Sgt. Guffy ([[Telly Savalas]]) firing the M1919A4 handheld.]] | [[Image: Bulge006.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Sgt. Guffy ([[Telly Savalas]]) firing the M1919A4 handheld.]] | ||
| − | ==Thompson M1A1 | + | ==[[Thompson#Thompson M1A1|Thompson M1A1]]== |
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| + | The Thompson rarelly seen used by American infantryman. | ||
| + | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP]] | ||
| + | ==[[M1 Bazooka#M20 Bazooka|M20 Bazooka]]== | ||
| + | Wolenski ([[Charles Bronson]]) uses an [[M1 Bazooka#M20 Bazooka|M20 Bazooka]] with shield to damage a German Tiger Tank. If these are indeed M20 Super Bazookas then they are anachronistic. The M20s were not issued until the Korean War (1950). | ||
| + | [[Image:M20A1SuperBazooka.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M20 "Super Bazooka" 3.5"]] | ||
[[Image: Bulge001.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Wolenski ([[Charles Bronson]]) fires the Bazooka using the shoulder of Lt. Col. Kiley ([[Henry Fonda]]).]] | [[Image: Bulge001.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Wolenski ([[Charles Bronson]]) fires the Bazooka using the shoulder of Lt. Col. Kiley ([[Henry Fonda]]).]] | ||
| − | ==Colt M1911A1== | + | ==[[M1911#Colt M1911A1|Colt M1911A1]]== |
Seen in the holster of US officers and used by Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]). | Seen in the holster of US officers and used by Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]). | ||
| − | + | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|500px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | |
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[[Image: Bulge003.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Lt. Weaver has his M1911 out as they observe the oncoming German offensive.]] | [[Image: Bulge003.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Lt. Weaver has his M1911 out as they observe the oncoming German offensive.]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==[[Karabiner K98K]]== |
The most common weapon seen by German soldiers. | The most common weapon seen by German soldiers. | ||
| + | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
| + | ==[[MP40]]== | ||
| + | Used by German soldiers and captured by Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]). | ||
| + | [[Image:MGCMP40.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[MP40]] - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge007.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]) fires a captured MP40 at escaping German tankers.]] | [[Image:Bulge007.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]) fires a captured MP40 at escaping German tankers.]] | ||
| − | ==Walther P38== | + | ==[[Walther P38]]== |
A Walther P38 is seen in the holster of Colonel Hessler ([[Robert Shaw]]). | A Walther P38 is seen in the holster of Colonel Hessler ([[Robert Shaw]]). | ||
| − | + | [[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm]] | |
| − | ==MAT-49== | + | ==[[MAT-49]]== |
Seen used by the disguised Germans at the rail yard. | Seen used by the disguised Germans at the rail yard. | ||
| − | + | [[Image:MAT-49.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | |
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
Revision as of 01:45, 10 November 2009
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The following firearms can be seen in the film The Battle of the Bulge:
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand was the most common weapon among US infantrymen during WWII. The M1 Garand is carried by numerous US soldiers throughout the film.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is seen briefly held by a German infiltrator disguised as a US soldier.
World War II Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock
German infiltrators disguised as US troops surprise Col. Hessler (Robert Shaw). The M1 Carbine is carried by the soldier on the left.
M3 Grease Gun
The M3 Grease Gun is the most common submachine gun carried by US infantrymen during WWII and is seen used by Sgt. Duquesne and Lt. Weaver.
Sgt. Duquesne (George Montgomery) holding an M3 Grease Gun as he inspects the battlefield with Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur).
M1919A4/A6 Browning .30 Caliber Machine Gun
M1919 A4 is seen mounted on the US tanks and is fired handheld by Sgt. Guffy (Telly Savalas).
A variant of the Browning M1919 developed during World War 2, this model is designated the M37, with the ability to feed from either the left or the right of the weapon - 30-06. This example is shown without a tripod, only the pintle mount. This the MOST likely .30 cal machine gun to be seen firing from armored vehicles.
Sgt. Guffy (Telly Savalas) firing the M1919A4 handheld.
Thompson M1A1
The Thompson rarelly seen used by American infantryman.
M20 Bazooka
Wolenski (Charles Bronson) uses an M20 Bazooka with shield to damage a German Tiger Tank. If these are indeed M20 Super Bazookas then they are anachronistic. The M20s were not issued until the Korean War (1950).
Colt M1911A1
Seen in the holster of US officers and used by Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur).
Karabiner K98K
The most common weapon seen by German soldiers.
MP40
Used by German soldiers and captured by Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur).
MP40 - 9x19mm
Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur) fires a captured MP40 at escaping German tankers.
Walther P38
A Walther P38 is seen in the holster of Colonel Hessler (Robert Shaw).
MAT-49
Seen used by the disguised Germans at the rail yard.
