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| − | == | + | == M1 Garand == |
| − | The M1 Garand is seen used by most of the 101st Airborne. | + | The [[M1 Garand]] is seen used by most of the paratroopers in the 101st Airborne Division. |
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Battleground 001.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Holley ([[Van Johnson]]) readies his M1 Garand.]] | [[Image:Battleground 001.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Holley ([[Van Johnson]]) readies his M1 Garand.]] | ||
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| − | ==[[M1 Carbine]] | + | == M1 Carbine == |
| − | + | The [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by some of the officers of the 101st Airbonre Division. | |
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[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Korean War Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch. Most of the World War II variations of the M1 Carbine were sent back to the Military Arsenals and retrofitted with the Bayonet Lug and adjustable rear sight. This is the version seen after late 1945 and all the way until the 1960s. This version is seen most often in World War II movies, despite being anachronistic for most World War II battles]] | [[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Korean War Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch. Most of the World War II variations of the M1 Carbine were sent back to the Military Arsenals and retrofitted with the Bayonet Lug and adjustable rear sight. This is the version seen after late 1945 and all the way until the 1960s. This version is seen most often in World War II movies, despite being anachronistic for most World War II battles]] | ||
[[Image:Battleground 020.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The paratrooper on the right carries the M1 Carbine. Although the film was made pretty close to the actual battle, the anachronistic bayonet lug is seen.]] | [[Image:Battleground 020.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The paratrooper on the right carries the M1 Carbine. Although the film was made pretty close to the actual battle, the anachronistic bayonet lug is seen.]] | ||
| − | == | + | == M1903 Springfield == |
| − | The M1903 Springfield is mentioned as a weapon used by a walking wounded soldier.[[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]] | + | The [[M1903 Springfield]] is mentioned as a weapon used by a walking wounded soldier.[[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]] |
| − | == [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] | + | == Browning Automatic Rifle == |
| − | + | The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is seen used by Abner Spudler and other troops of the 101st Airborne. | |
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle .30-06]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Battleground 018.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The BAR is slung on the shoulder of one of the paratroopers.]] | [[Image:Battleground 018.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The BAR is slung on the shoulder of one of the paratroopers.]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson == |
| − | Kinnie ([[James Whitmore]]) can be seen armed with a M1928A1 Thompson.[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round stick magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP ]] | + | Kinnie ([[James Whitmore]]) can be seen armed with a [[Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]]. |
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| + | [[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round stick magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP ]] | ||
[[Image:Battleground 005.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kinnie ([[James Whitmore]]) fires his Thompson. Note the magazines taped "jungle style".]] | [[Image:Battleground 005.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kinnie ([[James Whitmore]]) fires his Thompson. Note the magazines taped "jungle style".]] | ||
| − | == | + | == M3 Grease Gun == |
| − | The M3 Grease Gun is seen being held by a man in the jeep.[[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP]] | + | The [[M3 Grease Gun]] is seen being held by a man in the jeep. |
| + | [[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Browning M1919 == |
| − | After Mac is killed during the railroad ambush, Jarvess picks up the paratrooper version of the Browning M1919 and continues the fight.[[Image:M1919a6.jpg|thumb|325px|none|M1919A6 .30 Machine Gun, "Paratrooper Model" With wooden stock and bipod]] | + | After Mac is killed during the railroad ambush, Jarvess picks up the paratrooper version of the [[Browning M1919]] and continues the fight.[[Image:M1919a6.jpg|thumb|325px|none|M1919A6 .30 Machine Gun, "Paratrooper Model" With wooden stock and bipod]] |
[[Image:Battleground 006.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Battleground 006.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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[[Image:Battleground 014.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Battleground 014.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Karabiner 98k == |
| − | The surrendering German soldier has a white flag attached to a K98 rifle. Also seen carried by German troops as they are ambushed by the Airborne. | + | The surrendering German soldier has a white flag attached to a [[Karabiner 98k|K98 rifle]]. Also seen carried by German troops as they are ambushed by the Airborne. |
[[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]] | ||
[[Image:Battleground 007.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Battleground 007.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Luger P08 == |
One of the paratroopers is seen polishing a captured [[Luger P08]]. He throws it away after he remembers the rumor that US soldiers were shot if they are captured with German weapons on them. | One of the paratroopers is seen polishing a captured [[Luger P08]]. He throws it away after he remembers the rumor that US soldiers were shot if they are captured with German weapons on them. | ||
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 9x19mm. This is a 1917 dated handgun, thus it is a World War One firearm.]] | [[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 9x19mm. This is a 1917 dated handgun, thus it is a World War One firearm.]] | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
| + | [[Category:B&W]] | ||
Revision as of 23:35, 31 December 2010
Battleground is a 1949 WWII film about members of the 101st Airborne defending the city of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge in the fall of 1944. Made only five years after the actual battle, it was directed by legendary filmmaker William Wellman (Story of G.I. Joe) and was the recipient of two Academy Awards including Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography.
The following firearms were used in the film Battleground:
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is seen used by most of the paratroopers in the 101st Airborne Division.
Holley (Van Johnson) readies his M1 Garand.
Holley (Van Johnson) fixes a bayonet on his M1 Garand as the Airborne prepares for a German onslaught.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is carried by some of the officers of the 101st Airbonre Division.
Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch. Most of the World War II variations of the M1 Carbine were sent back to the Military Arsenals and retrofitted with the Bayonet Lug and adjustable rear sight. This is the version seen after late 1945 and all the way until the 1960s. This version is seen most often in World War II movies, despite being anachronistic for most World War II battles
M1903 Springfield
The M1903 Springfield is mentioned as a weapon used by a walking wounded soldier.
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle is seen used by Abner Spudler and other troops of the 101st Airborne.
Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson
Kinnie (James Whitmore) can be seen armed with a M1928A1 Thompson.
Kinnie (James Whitmore) fires his Thompson. Note the magazines taped "jungle style".
M3 Grease Gun
The M3 Grease Gun is seen being held by a man in the jeep.
Browning M1919
After Mac is killed during the railroad ambush, Jarvess picks up the paratrooper version of the Browning M1919 and continues the fight.
Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
The Browning M2HB heavy machine gun can be seen mounted on an M4 Sherman tank. An M51 Quad Mount is seen as the men go into town.
Karabiner 98k
The surrendering German soldier has a white flag attached to a K98 rifle. Also seen carried by German troops as they are ambushed by the Airborne.
Luger P08
One of the paratroopers is seen polishing a captured Luger P08. He throws it away after he remembers the rumor that US soldiers were shot if they are captured with German weapons on them.
