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| − | [[Image:Combat.jpg|right|thumb|none|300px|Combat! (1962-1967)]] | + | [[Image:Combat.jpg|right|thumb|none|300px|''Combat!'' (1962-1967)]] |
''Combat!'' was a World War II television series that followed a squad of American soldiers throughout the war in Europe. The series starred [[Vic Morrow]] as Sgt. "Chip" Saunders and [[Rick Jason]] as Lt. Gil Hanley. The series aired on ABC from 1962-1967 and would feature several actors who go on to become big name stars including [[Lee Marvin]], [[Telly Savalas]], and [[James Caan]]. | ''Combat!'' was a World War II television series that followed a squad of American soldiers throughout the war in Europe. The series starred [[Vic Morrow]] as Sgt. "Chip" Saunders and [[Rick Jason]] as Lt. Gil Hanley. The series aired on ABC from 1962-1967 and would feature several actors who go on to become big name stars including [[Lee Marvin]], [[Telly Savalas]], and [[James Caan]]. | ||
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'''The following weapons were used in the series ''Combat!'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the series ''Combat!'':''' | ||
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==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
The [[M1 Garand]] is the main rifle carried by the squad in the series. | The [[M1 Garand]] is the main rifle carried by the squad in the series. | ||
[[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]] | ||
| + | [[File:Combat 05.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
The [[M1 Carbine]] is mainly carried by 2nd Lt. Gil Hanley ([[Rick Jason]]). | The [[M1 Carbine]] is mainly carried by 2nd Lt. Gil Hanley ([[Rick Jason]]). | ||
[[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]] | [[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]] | ||
| + | [[File:Combat 01.jpg|thumb|none|400px| 2nd Lt. Gil Hanley ([[Rick Jason]]) opens fire with M1 Carbine.]] | ||
==M1928A1 Thompson == | ==M1928A1 Thompson == | ||
The [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is the primary weapon carried by Sgt. "Chip" Saunders ([[Vic Morrow]]). | The [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is the primary weapon carried by Sgt. "Chip" Saunders ([[Vic Morrow]]). | ||
[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP]] | ||
| + | [[File:Combat 17.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The Cutts compensator is seen on the Thompson carried by Sgt. "Chip" Saunders ([[Vic Morrow]]).]] | ||
| + | [[File:Combat 19.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sgt. "Chip" Saunders ([[Vic Morrow]]) opens fire with the Thompson.]] | ||
== Browning Automatic Rifle == | == Browning Automatic Rifle == | ||
The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is primarily seen carried by Pvt. Kirby ([[Jack Hogan]]). | The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is primarily seen carried by Pvt. Kirby ([[Jack Hogan]]). | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|400px|none|BAR]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|400px|none|BAR]] | ||
| + | [[File:Combat 08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pvt. Kirby ([[Jack Hogan]]) fire the BAR.]] | ||
| + | [[File:Combat 13.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pvt. Kirby ([[Jack Hogan]]) with the BAR.]] | ||
==Colt M1911A1== | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
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The [[Karabiner 98k]] is the most common weapon used by German soldiers. | The [[Karabiner 98k]] is the most common weapon used by German soldiers. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
| + | [[File:Combat 06.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
== MP40 == | == MP40 == | ||
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[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|400px|none|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]] | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|400px|none|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]] | ||
| + | [[File:Combat 11.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Category:Television]] | [[Category:Television]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
[[Category:B&W]] | [[Category:B&W]] | ||
Revision as of 03:54, 11 July 2011
Combat! was a World War II television series that followed a squad of American soldiers throughout the war in Europe. The series starred Vic Morrow as Sgt. "Chip" Saunders and Rick Jason as Lt. Gil Hanley. The series aired on ABC from 1962-1967 and would feature several actors who go on to become big name stars including Lee Marvin, Telly Savalas, and James Caan.
The following weapons were used in the series Combat!:
n
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is the main rifle carried by the squad in the series.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is mainly carried by 2nd Lt. Gil Hanley (Rick Jason).
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
2nd Lt. Gil Hanley (Rick Jason) opens fire with M1 Carbine.
M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson is the primary weapon carried by Sgt. "Chip" Saunders (Vic Morrow).
The Cutts compensator is seen on the Thompson carried by Sgt. "Chip" Saunders (Vic Morrow).
Sgt. "Chip" Saunders (Vic Morrow) opens fire with the Thompson.
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle is primarily seen carried by Pvt. Kirby (Jack Hogan).
Pvt. Kirby (Jack Hogan) fire the BAR.
Pvt. Kirby (Jack Hogan) with the BAR.
Colt M1911A1
The M1911A1 is also used in the series.
Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k is the most common weapon used by German soldiers.
MP40
German forces also are seen using the MP40.
