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{{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name = How I Won the War | |name = How I Won the War | ||
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|director = [[Richard Lester]] | |director = [[Richard Lester]] | ||
|date= 1967 | |date= 1967 | ||
− | |language = English | + | |language = English<br>German |
|studio=Petersham Pictures | |studio=Petersham Pictures | ||
|distributor=United Artists | |distributor=United Artists | ||
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[[Image:Webley.JPG|none|thumb|330px|Webley Mk. VI - .455 Webley]] | [[Image:Webley.JPG|none|thumb|330px|Webley Mk. VI - .455 Webley]] | ||
[[File:HIWtW-W-MkV.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Goodbody walks in head of his soldiers with a [[Webley .455 Mk VI]] in his hand.]] | [[File:HIWtW-W-MkV.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Goodbody walks in head of his soldiers with a [[Webley .455 Mk VI]] in his hand.]] | ||
− | [[File:HIWtW-Grapple.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Col. Grapple is going to put a tank "coup de grace" from his | + | [[File:How I Won the War Webley 2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Goodbody with revolver in his hand captures German NCO.]] |
+ | [[File:HIWtW-Grapple.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Col. Grapple is going to put a tank "coup de grace" from his [[Webley .455 Mk VI]].]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Victory Model == | == Smith & Wesson Victory Model == | ||
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=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==Sten Mk.II== | ==Sten Mk.II== | ||
− | The [[Sten Mk II]] is seen towards the end of the movie, only in the hands of Lt. Ernest Goodbody ([[Michael Crawford]]). It has the alternate(Canadian) stock, rather than the more common "T-style" stock. | + | The [[Sten Mk II]] is seen towards the end of the movie, only in the hands of Lt. Ernest Goodbody ([[Michael Crawford]]). It has the alternate (Canadian) stock, rather than the more common "T-style" stock. |
[[Image:Unitsten2.jpg|thumb|400px|none|]] | [[Image:Unitsten2.jpg|thumb|400px|none|]] | ||
[[File:HIWtW MkII.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Goodbody fires his Sten Mk.II at the Germans during the attack.]] | [[File:HIWtW MkII.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Goodbody fires his Sten Mk.II at the Germans during the attack.]] | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
− | ==Lee Enfield No.1 Mk | + | ==Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*== |
− | The [[ | + | The [[Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*]] is seen quite often, as it's in the hands of most of the characters. This is historically accurate as it was used before the No.4 Mk.I, however, by 1945, the Musketeers are still using the No.1 Mk.III. It would have been more accurate if they were given the No.4 Mk.I. It is used by Gripweed ([[John Lennon]]), Clapper ([[Roy Kinnear]]), Sgt. Transom ([[Lee Montague]]) and others. It can also be seen in various different colors. It is also seen in various stock footage of the African campaign. |
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|450px|none|]] | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|450px|none|]] | ||
− | [[File:HIWtW-MC-SMLE.jpg|none|thumb|600px|When Lt. Goodbody ([[Michael Crawford]]) trained with his troop in England, carries on his backs the | + | [[File:HIWtW-MC-SMLE.jpg|none|thumb|600px|When Lt. Goodbody ([[Michael Crawford]]) trained with his troop in England, carries on his backs the No. 1 Mk III* rifle.]] |
− | [[File:HIWtW-DM-SMLE.jpg|none|thumb|600px|During a conversation between Lt. Goodbody and Sgt. Transom stand the dead musketeer (is coloured) | + | [[File:HIWtW-DM-SMLE.jpg|none|thumb|600px|During a conversation between Lt. Goodbody and Sgt. Transom stand the dead musketeer (is coloured) with No. 1 Mk III* rifle over his shoulder.]] |
− | [[File:HIWtW-LM-SMLE.jpg|none|thumb|600px | + | [[File:HIWtW-LM-SMLE.jpg|none|thumb|600px|No. 1 Mk III* rifle, who slung over shoulder Sgt. Transom (in middle) is fitted with bayonet.]] |
[[File:J MacGowran-SMLE.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Juniper ([[Jack MacGowran]]) when sitting in the desert is leaning on the rifle, when he speaks to his comrades.]] | [[File:J MacGowran-SMLE.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Juniper ([[Jack MacGowran]]) when sitting in the desert is leaning on the rifle, when he speaks to his comrades.]] | ||
[[File:HIWtW MkIII Lennon and Kinnear.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Privates Clapper (left) and Gripweed fire off their rifles at the attacking Germans.]] | [[File:HIWtW MkIII Lennon and Kinnear.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Privates Clapper (left) and Gripweed fire off their rifles at the attacking Germans.]] | ||
− | [[File:Lennon | + | [[File:J Lennon-SMLE.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A detail of John Lennon as Pte. Gripweed during a firefight.]] |
==Karabiner 98k== | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
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The [[Bren Gun]] is seen at the beginning of the film, being fired at the Musketeers during training. It is also seen mounted on vehicles and used widely in the North African Campaign. | The [[Bren Gun]] is seen at the beginning of the film, being fired at the Musketeers during training. It is also seen mounted on vehicles and used widely in the North African Campaign. | ||
[[Image:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|450px|]] | [[Image:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|450px|]] | ||
− | [[File:HIWtW BREN.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The [[Bren Gun]] being fired during a training exercise in | + | [[File:HIWtW BREN.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The [[Bren Gun]] being fired during a training exercise in England.]] |
+ | [[File:HIWtW-DM37-BG.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A vehicle Dodge M37 of Col. Grapple ([[Michael Hordern]]) is also equipped with a machine gun [[Bren]].]] | ||
[[File:HIWtW BREN 1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The dead Musketeer (is coloured) aims an machine gun at the camp of Afrika Korps in desert.]] | [[File:HIWtW BREN 1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The dead Musketeer (is coloured) aims an machine gun at the camp of Afrika Korps in desert.]] | ||
[[File:How I Won the War Bren 3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Goodbody ([[Michael Crawford]]) with the [[Bren Gun]] in hand during fight in North Africa campaign.]] | [[File:How I Won the War Bren 3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Goodbody ([[Michael Crawford]]) with the [[Bren Gun]] in hand during fight in North Africa campaign.]] | ||
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==M8 Flare Pistol== | ==M8 Flare Pistol== | ||
Pte. Gripweed ([[John Lennon]]) holds a [[M8 Flare Pistol|M8 Flare]] pistol. | Pte. Gripweed ([[John Lennon]]) holds a [[M8 Flare Pistol|M8 Flare]] pistol. | ||
− | [[Image:M8FlarePistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M8 Flare Pistol - | + | [[Image:M8FlarePistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M8 Flare Pistol - 37mm]] |
[[File:HIWtW-FP-M8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Right side]] | [[File:HIWtW-FP-M8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Right side]] | ||
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== Ordnance SBML 2 inch Mortar == | == Ordnance SBML 2 inch Mortar == | ||
German soldiers during final fight are seen with a [[Ordnance SBML 2 inch Mortar|Ordnance SBML 2 inch]] mortar. | German soldiers during final fight are seen with a [[Ordnance SBML 2 inch Mortar|Ordnance SBML 2 inch]] mortar. | ||
+ | [[Image:2inch Mortar.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ordnance SBML 2 inch Mortar]] | ||
[[Image:HIWtW-GWI.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:HIWtW-GWI.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:HIWtW-GWII.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:HIWtW-GWII.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
+ | The M24 Chaffee tank is equpped with 2 Inch M3 smoke mortar, mounted at the left of the main gun. This weapon is identical with the British [[Ordnance SBML 2 inch Mortar|Bomb Thrower, 2 inch, Mk I]] smoke mortar. | ||
+ | [[File:2 inch Smoke Mortar.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bomb Thrower, 2 inch, Mk I (UK) / 2 inch Mortar M3 (US) - 50.8mm smoke bomb]] | ||
+ | [[Image:HIWtW-unkTank.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The muzzle of 2 inch mortar is seen at the left of the main gun.]] | ||
== 81mm Valero Modelo 1933 Mortar == | == 81mm Valero Modelo 1933 Mortar == |
Latest revision as of 23:42, 16 March 2023
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How I Won the War is a 1967 World War II satire that stars Michael Crawford, Roy Kinnear, Lee Montague and legendary Beatle John Lennon. Directed by Richard Lester (Superman III), the film focuses on a fictional British 4th Musketeer regiment from 1942-1945. Even though the regiment is fictional, the battles are in fact true, as they fight in North Africa to Remagen Bridge.
The following weapons were used in the film How I Won the War:
Handguns
Webley .455 Mk VI
A Webley .455 Mk VI revolver is seen in the hands of Lt. Goodbody (Michael Crawford) and Col. Grapple (Michael Hordern) during the North African campaign.
Smith & Wesson Victory Model
Lt. Goodbody (Michael Crawford) on European battlefield changed his sidearm for Smith & Wesson Victory Model revolver.
Submachine Guns
Sten Mk.II
The Sten Mk II is seen towards the end of the movie, only in the hands of Lt. Ernest Goodbody (Michael Crawford). It has the alternate (Canadian) stock, rather than the more common "T-style" stock.
MP40
MP40's are seen in only a few hands of German soldiers and only on European battlefields.
M1928 Thompson
The M1928 Thompson is seen very briefly when a soldier on a bubblegum/cigarette card charging the beach is carrying one. The real M1928 is never shown.
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*
The Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* is seen quite often, as it's in the hands of most of the characters. This is historically accurate as it was used before the No.4 Mk.I, however, by 1945, the Musketeers are still using the No.1 Mk.III. It would have been more accurate if they were given the No.4 Mk.I. It is used by Gripweed (John Lennon), Clapper (Roy Kinnear), Sgt. Transom (Lee Montague) and others. It can also be seen in various different colors. It is also seen in various stock footage of the African campaign.
Karabiner 98k
German soldiers are commonly seen with Karabiner 98k rifles.
Machine Guns
Bren Gun
The Bren Gun is seen at the beginning of the film, being fired at the Musketeers during training. It is also seen mounted on vehicles and used widely in the North African Campaign.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB is seen in stock footage of the African campaign as well as one of the tanks. It is never fired.
Alfa M44
German soldiers in North African desert (Afrika Korps) are armed with a Alfa M44 machinegun mocked as Italian Breda Modello 37.
Browning M1919A4
A Browning M1919A4 Machine gun is mounted on a Sherman tank crossing across the bridge. It is never fired.
MG42
The MG42 is another weapon used by German forces.
Hand grenades
Mk 2 hand grenade
Lt. Goodbody (Michael Crawford) during the liberation of the Arnhem used a Mk 2 hand grenade.
Other
M8 Flare Pistol
Pte. Gripweed (John Lennon) holds a M8 Flare pistol.
Ordnance SBML 2 inch Mortar
German soldiers during final fight are seen with a Ordnance SBML 2 inch mortar.
The M24 Chaffee tank is equpped with 2 Inch M3 smoke mortar, mounted at the left of the main gun. This weapon is identical with the British Bomb Thrower, 2 inch, Mk I smoke mortar.
81mm Valero Modelo 1933 Mortar
DAK (Afrika Korps) soldiers used during night attack a Valero M1933 mortar.
2 cm Flak 38
German DAK (Afrika Korps) soldiers in the North Africa aimed at Musketeers also 2 cm Flak 38 AA-gun.
105 mm leFH 18 howitzer
On the North African battlefield stand a destroyed 105 mm leFH 18 howitzer.
M24 Chaffee
British paratroopers in the desert of North Africa sits at an M24 Chaffee tank.