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{{Infobox TV|{{PAGENAME}}
 
{{Infobox TV|{{PAGENAME}}
|name = Die Flucht <br /> March of Millions
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|name = ''Die Flucht''<br>''March of Millions''
 
|picture = FluchtCover.jpg
 
|picture = FluchtCover.jpg
 
|caption = ''Movie Poster''
 
|caption = ''Movie Poster''
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|director = Kai Wessel
 
|director = Kai Wessel
 
|date= March 4 and 5, 2007
 
|date= March 4 and 5, 2007
|language = French<br />German<br /> Polish<br /> Russian
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|language = French<br>German<br>Polish<br>Russian
 
|seasons = 1
 
|seasons = 1
 
|episodes = 2
 
|episodes = 2
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}}
 
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'''''March of Millions''''' is a 2007 German two-part film drama directed by Kai Wessel. Summer of 1944, Lena Countess von Mahlenberg returns from Berlin to her East Prussian homeland. Once there, the self-confident young woman is confronted not only with her family's past but also with the desolate situation of the civilian population. In the chaos of war, Lena revolted against senseless orders from the Wehrmacht and campaigned for the rights of forced laborers. In doing so, she develops a special relationship with the French prisoner François. As the Eastern Front approaches, a huge flow of refugees begins
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'''''March of Millions''''' is a 2007 German two-part film drama directed by Kai Wessel. Summer of 1944, Lena Countess von Mahlenberg returned from Berlin to her East Prussian homeland. Once there, the self-confident young woman is confronted not only with her family's past but also with the desolate situation of the civilian population. In the chaos of war, Lena revolted against senseless orders from the Wehrmacht and campaigned for the rights of forced laborers. In doing so, she develops a special relationship with the French prisoner François. As the Eastern Front approaches, a huge flow of refugees begins
  
 
{{Film Title}}
 
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==Walther P38==
 
==Walther P38==
 
An SS soldier is briefly seen with a [[Walther P38]] during the removal of forced laborers from the estate of the Mahlenbergs.
 
An SS soldier is briefly seen with a [[Walther P38]] during the removal of forced laborers from the estate of the Mahlenbergs.
[[Image:Mauser-P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm]]
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[[File:Mauser-P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Flucht-WaltherP-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SS soldier brandishes his Walther.]]
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[[File:Flucht-WaltherP-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SS soldier brandishes his Walther to prevent François ([[Jean-Yves Berteloot]]) from getting Mikolai.]]
[[File:Flucht-WaltherP-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Same soldier points the pistol at François Beauvais.]]
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[[File:Flucht-WaltherP-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Same soldier holds the pistol before aiming at François.]]
  
 
==Walther PPK==
 
==Walther PPK==
 
Ferdinand von Gernstorff ([[Max von Thun]]) owns a [[Walther PPK]].
 
Ferdinand von Gernstorff ([[Max von Thun]]) owns a [[Walther PPK]].
[[Image:PPKNazi1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Early Waffenamt marked Walther PPK. ]]
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[[File:PPKNazi1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther PPK - .32 ACP]]
[[File:Flucht-PPK1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ferdinand takes the PPK from the drawer during the dispute with his brother.]]
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[[File:Flucht-PPK1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ferdinand removes the PPK from the drawer during the dispute with his brother.]]
  
 
==FN Model 1922==
 
==FN Model 1922==
As Soviet soldiers have arrived at his villa Berthold von Mahlenberg ([[Jürgen Hentsch]]) takes an [[FN Model 1922]] pistol.
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When Soviet soldiers have arrived at his villa Berthold von Mahlenberg ([[Jürgen Hentsch]]) takes an [[FN Model 1922]] pistol.
 
[[File:Browning 1922.jpg|thumb|none|300px|FN Model 1922 - .32 ACP]]
 
[[File:Browning 1922.jpg|thumb|none|300px|FN Model 1922 - .32 ACP]]
 
[[File:Flucht-FN1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Model 1922 in his left hand while taking the loose rounds with the other hand.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-FN1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Model 1922 in his left hand while taking the loose rounds with the other hand.]]
[[File:Flucht-FN2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After inserting some rounds into the magazine he prepares to load the pistol.]]
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[[File:Flucht-FN2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After inserting some rounds into the magazine he prepares to load the pistol watched by his faithful dogs.]]
  
 
==Luger P08==
 
==Luger P08==
A [[Luger P08]] is briefly used by Heinrich von Gernstorff ([[Tonio Arango]]) to put a wounded horse out of its misery in the second episode.
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A [[Luger P08]] is briefly used by Heinrich von Gernstorff ([[Tonio Arango]]) in the second episode to put a wounded horse out of its misery.
[[File:Luger.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 with black grips - 9x19mm]]
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[[File:Luger.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Flucht-Luger1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Heinrich holds the Luger at the wounded horse. Note the position of the toggle-action; in the next scene it moves into a firing position without being touched.]]
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[[File:Flucht-Luger1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Heinrich points the Luger at the wounded horse. Note the position of the toggle action; in the next scene it moves into the firing position without being touched.]]
  
 
=Submachine Guns=
 
=Submachine Guns=
  
 
==MP40==
 
==MP40==
''Wehrmacht'', SS soldiers and ''Feldgendarmerie'' (Military Police) are armed with [[MP40]]s. The leader of the Soviet squad ([[Sakalas Uzdavinys]]) at the end of Episode 1 is also armed with this submachine gun.
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''Wehrmacht'', SS soldiers and ''Feldgendarmerie'' (Military Police) are wiedly armed with [[MP40]]s. At the end of Episode 1, the leader of the Soviet squad ([[Sakalas Uzdavinys]]) is also armed with this submachine gun.
 
[[File:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]]
 
[[File:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MP1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SS soldier escorts forced laborers including Mikolai ([[Michael Ginsburg]]) to their execution.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MP1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SS soldier escorts forced laborers including Mikolai ([[Michael Ginsburg]]) to their execution.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MP2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same SS member opens fire at a fleeing laborer.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MP2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same SS member opens fire at a fleeing laborer.]]
[[File:Flucht-MP3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A captured trophy MP40 in the hands of the Soviet leader.]]
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[[File:Flucht-MP3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A captured trophy MP40 in the hands of the Soviet leader giving orders to his men.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MP4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German MPs firing their submachine guns.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MP4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German MPs firing their submachine guns.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MP5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A single ''Feldjäger'' searches a waggon with his MP40 at the ready.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MP5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A single ''Feldjäger'' searches a waggon with his MP40 at the ready.]]
  
 
==MP38==
 
==MP38==
Some German soldiers make also use of [[MP38]]s.
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Some [[MP38]]s are also wielded by German forces.
 
[[File:Mp38-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinenpistole 38 - 9x19mm Parabellum]]
 
[[File:Mp38-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinenpistole 38 - 9x19mm Parabellum]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MP38.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of a firing MP38. Note the larger charging handle.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MP38.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of a firing MP38. Note the larger charging handle.]]
  
 
==PPSh-41==
 
==PPSh-41==
[[PPSh-41]] submachine guns are used by some Soviet soldiers.
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[[PPSh-41]] with drum magazines are used by some Soviet soldiers.
 
[[File:PPSH-01-SMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|PPSh-41 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]]
 
[[File:PPSH-01-SMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|PPSh-41 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]]
[[File:Flucht-PPSh1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two soldiers smash their PPSh against a door.]]
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[[File:Flucht-PPSh0.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soviet soldiers securing the entrance of the Mahlenberg property.]]
[[File:Flucht-PPSh2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One Soviet shoots his SMG at Dietrich, the Butler ([[Winfried Glatzeder]]).]]
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[[File:Flucht-PPSh1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two soldiers smash their PPSh against a barricaded door.]]
[[File:Flucht-PPSh3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russians storming a small farm hut.]]
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[[File:Flucht-PPSh2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the Soviets shoots his SMG at Dietrich, the Butler ([[Winfried Glatzeder]]).]]
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[[File:Flucht-PPSh3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russians storming a small farm hut with their guns.]]
  
 
==PPS-43==
 
==PPS-43==
Some Soviets are also armed with [[PPS-43]] submachine guns.
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Some Soviets also have [[PPS-43]] submachine guns.
 
[[File:PPSh-43-Submachine-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|PPS-43 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]]
 
[[File:PPSh-43-Submachine-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|PPS-43 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]]
 
[[File:Flucht-PPS1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Russian threatens Babette ([[Gabriela Maria Schmeide]]).]]
 
[[File:Flucht-PPS1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Russian threatens Babette ([[Gabriela Maria Schmeide]]).]]
[[File:Flucht-PPS2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|His officer grabs the PPS' barrel and says what to do with it instead.]]
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[[File:Flucht-PPS2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|His officer grabs the PPS' barrel and says what to do with her instead.]]
[[File:Flucht-PPS3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another angry soldier sprays his PPS into the air because he didn't get what he wanted.]]
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[[File:Flucht-PPS3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During the night, the same soldier gets angry and starts spraying his PPS into the air because he didn't get what he wanted. The folded stock is perfectly seen.]]
  
 
=Rifles=
 
=Rifles=
  
 
==Karabiner 98k==
 
==Karabiner 98k==
German soldiers, SS and ''Volkssturm'' can be seen with [[Karabiner 98k]]s. Ferdinand and later Fritz are seen with these carbines, too.
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German Wehrmacht, Waffen SS soldiers, and ''Volkssturm'' can be seen using [[Karabiner 98k]]s. Ferdinand, Fritz, and a few Soviet soldiers are seen with these carbines, too.
 
[[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
 
[[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
 
[[File:Flucht-karabiner1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers at a railway station in East-Prussia with their carbines slung.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-karabiner1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers at a railway station in East-Prussia with their carbines slung.]]
[[File:Flucht-karabiner2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ferdinand carries his Kar98k in his right hand.]]
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[[File:Flucht-karabiner2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ferdinand making his way to Heinrich's car carries his Kar98k in his right hand.]]
[[File:Flucht-karabiner3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A detailed view of a carbine. Note the late war welded barrel band.]]
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[[File:Flucht-karabiner3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A detailed view of one carbine that has the late war welded barrel band.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-karabiner4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Running Soviet soldier with a German carbine.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-karabiner4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Running Soviet soldier with a German carbine.]]
[[File:Flucht-karabiner5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fritz's Karabiner over his back.]]
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[[File:Flucht-karabiner5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Karabiner of Fritz hanging over his shoulder.]]
[[File:Flucht-karabiner6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three members of a firing squad working the bolt handles.]]
 
  
==Mauser M1908==
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==Mauser Puška vz. 98/22==
Fritz ([[Josef Mattes]]) can be seen with a full-length Mauser rifle, which seems to be a [[Mauser_Rifle_Series#1908_Brazilian_Mauser|Brazilian Mauser]].
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Fritz ([[Josef Mattes]]) can be seen with a full-length Mauser rifle, which appears to be a [[Vz. 98/22 Czech Mauser]].
[[File:Mauser 1908.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser 1908 - 7x57mm Mauser]]
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[[File:Czech98-22Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Puška CZ Brno 98/22 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[File:Flucht-Mauser1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Mauser over his back.]]
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[[File:Flucht-Mauser0.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The enthusiastic Fritz is getting ready to be driven to the front.]]
[[File:Flucht-Mauser2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closer view of the front sight. Note the parade hook which is more common on the Brazilian variant than the [[Mauser_Rifle_Series#VZ-98.2F22_Czech_Mauser|VZ-98/22 Czech Mauser]].]]
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[[File:Flucht-Mauser1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A view of the Mauser slung over his shouldler.]]
[[File:Flucht-Mauser3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A different view which offers a view of simple tangent-leaf sight.]]
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[[File:Flucht-Mauser2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closer view of the front sight and parade hook.]]
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[[File:Flucht-Mauser3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A slightly different view which offers a view of simple tangent-leaf sight.]]
  
 
==Mosin Nagant M91/30==
 
==Mosin Nagant M91/30==
 
Soviet soldiers are mainly armed with [[Mosin Nagant M91/30]] rifles. At the German checkpoint, German soldiers and ''Volkssturm'' members can also be seen Mosin-Nagants.
 
Soviet soldiers are mainly armed with [[Mosin Nagant M91/30]] rifles. At the German checkpoint, German soldiers and ''Volkssturm'' members can also be seen Mosin-Nagants.
[[File:M9130.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Full-length Mosin Nagant M91/30 - 7.62x54mmR]]
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[[File:M9130.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mosin Nagant M91/30 - 7.62x54mmR]]
 
[[File:Flucht-Mosin1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soviet soldier holds his rifle while riding on a tank.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-Mosin1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soviet soldier holds his rifle while riding on a tank.]]
[[File:Flucht-Mosin2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shoulder view of another soldier. This Mosin-Nagant has a curved bolt-handle what was actually common on scoped variants.]]
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[[File:Flucht-Mosin2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shoulder view of another soldier. This Mosin-Nagant has a curved bolt handle which was actually common on scoped variants.]]
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[[File:Flucht-Mosin2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the barrel with the hooded front sight.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MosinandShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An old ''Volkssturm'' member talking to Heinrich with a Mosin-Nagant over his back.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MosinandShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An old ''Volkssturm'' member talking to Heinrich with a Mosin-Nagant over his back.]]
[[File:Flucht-Mosin3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same rifle. The striker can be seen.]]
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[[File:Flucht-Mosin3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same rifle reveals the cocking knob.]]
  
 
==Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine==
 
==Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine==
 
Some [[Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine]]s are also used by Soviet soldiers.
 
Some [[Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine]]s are also used by Soviet soldiers.
[[File:M44Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine, with attached side-folding bayonet - 7.62x54mm R]]
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[[File:M44Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine - 7.62x54mm R]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MosinCarbine1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soviet soldier jumps off a tank with his M44 carbine.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MosinCarbine1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soviet soldier jumps off a tank with his M44 carbine.]]
[[File:Flucht-MosinCarbine2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same soldier make his way to the villa.]]
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[[File:Flucht-MosinCarbine2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same soldier rushes to the villa.]]
  
==Mauer Standard Modell==
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==Mauser Standard Modell==
 
A single [[Mauser Standard Modell|Standard Modell]] rifle is briefly seen in the hands of a ''Feldgendarmerie''.
 
A single [[Mauser Standard Modell|Standard Modell]] rifle is briefly seen in the hands of a ''Feldgendarmerie''.
[[Image:Mauser Standard Modell.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Standard Modell - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
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[[File:Mauser Standard Modell.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Standard Modell - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MauserRifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier on the left holds his Mauser. Note the under-barrel sling swivel.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MauserRifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier on the left holds his Mauser. Note the under-barrel sling swivel.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MauserRifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The straight bolt handle is seen.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MauserRifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The straight bolt handle is seen.]]
  
==Unknown Rifles==  
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==Enfield P14==
Two German soldiers can be seen with unknown rifles.
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A German soldier can be seen with a British [[Pattern 1914 Enfield]] rifle at the checkpoint.
[[File:Flucht-Rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier walks with a rifle (Mosin-Nagant variant?).]]
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[[File:Pattern1914.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pattern M1914 (P 14) Enfield - .303 UK]]
[[File:Flucht-Rifle1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same soldier draws a ZIS gun which offers a view of the magazine.]]
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[[File:Flucht-Rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier walks with the P14. Note the front sight with large "ears".]]
[[File:Flucht-Rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldier in the left background with a different rifle.]]
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[[File:Flucht-Rifle1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same soldier draws a ZIS gun which offers another view of the rifle.]]
[[File:Flucht-Rifle3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same soldier and rifle.]]
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==Mosin Nagant M1891 Dragoon==
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What appears to be a [[Mosin Nagant M1891]] Dragoon rifle is carried by a German soldier at the same checkpoint.
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[[File:MosinDragoon1891.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mosin Nagant M1891 Dragoon - 7.62x54mm R]]
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[[File:Flucht-Rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldier in the left background with the rifle slung.]]
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[[File:Flucht-Rifle3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same soldier and rifle on the left.]]
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==Zastava M48 Mauser==
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An [[M48 Yugoslavian Mauser]] is used by one German soldier of a firing squad.
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[[File:M48-Yugo-Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Zastava Puška M.48 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
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[[File:Flucht-karabiner6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three members of a firing squad working the bolt handles. The left one is the Yugoslavian Mauser.]]
  
 
=Machine Guns=
 
=Machine Guns=
  
==MG42==
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==MG 42==
 
An [[MG42]] is briefly seen in front of the SS headquarters.
 
An [[MG42]] is briefly seen in front of the SS headquarters.
[[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
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[[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinengewehr 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MG1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two forced laborers prepare the MG42 on the left side of the entrance.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MG1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two forced laborers prepare the MG42 on the left side of the entrance.]]
  
==MG34==
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==MG 34==
Two [[MG34]]s are mounted on a motorcycle and a post-war OT-810 half-track standing for a Sd.Kfz. 251.
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Two [[MG 34]]s are mounted on a motorcycle and a post-war OT-810 half-track standing for an Sd.Kfz. 251.
[[File:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG34 with front and rear sights folded down - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
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[[File:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 34 - 7.92x57mm]]
[[File:Flucht-MG34-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MP patrol's first motorcycle armed with the MG34.]]
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[[File:Flucht-MG34-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MP patrol's first motorcycle armed with the MG 34.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MG34-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the passing motorcycle.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-MG34-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the passing motorcycle.]]
[[File:Flucht-MG34-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The top-mounted MG34 on the half-track.]]
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[[File:Flucht-MG34-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The top-mounted MG 34 on the half-track.]]
  
 
=Hand Grenades=
 
=Hand Grenades=
  
==F-1 hand grenade==
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==F-1==
A Soviet soldier places an [[F-1 hand grenade]] in front of the door in the first episode. In the second, a Soviet officer throws one into a hut.
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A Soviet soldier and officer make use of [[F-1 hand grenade]]s that have different time delays.
[[File:Deactivated f1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|F-1 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]]
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[[File:Deactivated f1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|F-1 hand grenade]]
[[File:Flucht-F1Grenade1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rolling grenade in front of the door.]]
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[[File:Flucht-F1Grenade0.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier pulls the pin of his grenade before placing it in front of the door.]]
[[File:Flucht-F1Grenade2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up.]]
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[[File:Flucht-F1Grenade1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grenade rolled down the uneven stairs.]]
[[File:Flucht-F1Grenade3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soviet officer about to throw a grenade into the hut.]]
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[[File:Flucht-F1Grenade2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Due to the dramatic effect this grenade has a time-delay fuse of 20 seconds instead of 3.2 to 4.2 s.]]
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[[File:Flucht-F1Grenade3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another Soviet officer is about to throw a grenade into the hut. This grenade "only" takes 8 seconds to detonate.]]
  
 
=Other=
 
=Other=
  
 
==Double Barreled Shotgun==  
 
==Double Barreled Shotgun==  
Several old ''Volkssturm'' members can briefly seen with [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]s.
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Several old ''Volkssturm'' members can briefly be seen with [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]s.
[[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge.]]
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[[File:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge.]]
[[File:Flucht-Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The members marching with their slun shotguns.]]
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[[File:Flucht-Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The members marching with their slung shotguns.]]
[[File:Flucht-MosinandShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A shotgun on the right.]]
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[[File:Flucht-MosinandShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A full view of one carried shotgun on the right.]]
  
 
==T-34/85==
 
==T-34/85==
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==Leuchtpistole==
 
==Leuchtpistole==
A ''Feldgendarmerie'' officer uses a [[Leuchtpistole]] in Episode 2.
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A ''Feldgendarmerie'' officer fires a [[Leuchtpistole]] in Episode 2.
[[Image:Pistol German WW2 flare gun 'Leuchtpistole' Heeresmodell 1934, Code 'S-1938'.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Leuchtpistole - 26.65mm]]
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[[File:Pistol German WW2 flare gun 'Leuchtpistole' Heeresmodell 1934, Code 'S-1938'.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Leuchtpistole - 26.65mm]]
 
[[File:Flucht-Flare1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of his soldiers hands over the flare gun.]]
 
[[File:Flucht-Flare1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of his soldiers hands over the flare gun.]]
[[File:Flucht-Flare2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer holds the Leuchtpistole before firing.]]
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[[File:Flucht-Flare2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer with the Leuchtpistole before firing.]]
  
==M1942 (ZiS-3) 76mm Divisional Gun==
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==76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3)==
M1942 (ZiS-3) 76mm Divisional Gun can be seen used by German soldiers.
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The [[76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3)]] can be seen used by German soldiers.
[[file:ZiS3 nn.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1942 (ZiS-3) 76mm Divisional Gun - 76mm]]
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[[File:ZiS3 nn.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1942 (ZiS-3) 76mm Divisional Gun - 76mm]]
[[File:Flucht-ZisGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers moves the Divisional Gun in prepare to go over the frozen ''Frisches Haff'' (Vistula Lagoon).]]
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[[File:Flucht-ZisGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers move the Divisional Gun in prepare to go over the frozen ''Frisches Haff'' (Vistula Lagoon).]]
  
 
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Die Flucht
March of Millions
FluchtCover.jpg
Movie Poster
Country GER.jpg Germany
Language French
German
Polish
Russian
Channel ARD
Genre War Drama
No. of Seasons 1
No. of Episodes 2
Main Cast
Character Actor
Magdalena von Mahlenberg Maria Furtwängler
Berthold von Mahlenberg Jürgen Hentsch
François Beauvais Jean-Yves Berteloot
Louis Frédéric Vonhof
Heinrich Graf von Gernstorff Tonio Arango
Rüdiger Graf von Gernstorff Hanns Zischler



March of Millions is a 2007 German two-part film drama directed by Kai Wessel. Summer of 1944, Lena Countess von Mahlenberg returned from Berlin to her East Prussian homeland. Once there, the self-confident young woman is confronted not only with her family's past but also with the desolate situation of the civilian population. In the chaos of war, Lena revolted against senseless orders from the Wehrmacht and campaigned for the rights of forced laborers. In doing so, she develops a special relationship with the French prisoner François. As the Eastern Front approaches, a huge flow of refugees begins


The following weapons were used in the film March of Millions:


Pistols

Walther P38

An SS soldier is briefly seen with a Walther P38 during the removal of forced laborers from the estate of the Mahlenbergs.

Walther P38 - 9x19mm
The SS soldier brandishes his Walther to prevent François (Jean-Yves Berteloot) from getting Mikolai.
Same soldier holds the pistol before aiming at François.

Walther PPK

Ferdinand von Gernstorff (Max von Thun) owns a Walther PPK.

Walther PPK - .32 ACP
Ferdinand removes the PPK from the drawer during the dispute with his brother.

FN Model 1922

When Soviet soldiers have arrived at his villa Berthold von Mahlenberg (Jürgen Hentsch) takes an FN Model 1922 pistol.

FN Model 1922 - .32 ACP
The Model 1922 in his left hand while taking the loose rounds with the other hand.
After inserting some rounds into the magazine he prepares to load the pistol watched by his faithful dogs.

Luger P08

A Luger P08 is briefly used by Heinrich von Gernstorff (Tonio Arango) in the second episode to put a wounded horse out of its misery.

Luger P08 - 9x19mm
Heinrich points the Luger at the wounded horse. Note the position of the toggle action; in the next scene it moves into the firing position without being touched.

Submachine Guns

MP40

Wehrmacht, SS soldiers and Feldgendarmerie (Military Police) are wiedly armed with MP40s. At the end of Episode 1, the leader of the Soviet squad (Sakalas Uzdavinys) is also armed with this submachine gun.

Maschinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum
An SS soldier escorts forced laborers including Mikolai (Michael Ginsburg) to their execution.
The same SS member opens fire at a fleeing laborer.
A captured trophy MP40 in the hands of the Soviet leader giving orders to his men.
German MPs firing their submachine guns.
A single Feldjäger searches a waggon with his MP40 at the ready.

MP38

Some MP38s are also wielded by German forces.

Maschinenpistole 38 - 9x19mm Parabellum
Close-up of a firing MP38. Note the larger charging handle.

PPSh-41

PPSh-41 with drum magazines are used by some Soviet soldiers.

PPSh-41 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev
Soviet soldiers securing the entrance of the Mahlenberg property.
Two soldiers smash their PPSh against a barricaded door.
One of the Soviets shoots his SMG at Dietrich, the Butler (Winfried Glatzeder).
Russians storming a small farm hut with their guns.

PPS-43

Some Soviets also have PPS-43 submachine guns.

PPS-43 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev
A Russian threatens Babette (Gabriela Maria Schmeide).
His officer grabs the PPS' barrel and says what to do with her instead.
During the night, the same soldier gets angry and starts spraying his PPS into the air because he didn't get what he wanted. The folded stock is perfectly seen.

Rifles

Karabiner 98k

German Wehrmacht, Waffen SS soldiers, and Volkssturm can be seen using Karabiner 98ks. Ferdinand, Fritz, and a few Soviet soldiers are seen with these carbines, too.

Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser
German soldiers at a railway station in East-Prussia with their carbines slung.
Ferdinand making his way to Heinrich's car carries his Kar98k in his right hand.
A detailed view of one carbine that has the late war welded barrel band.
Running Soviet soldier with a German carbine.
The Karabiner of Fritz hanging over his shoulder.

Mauser Puška vz. 98/22

Fritz (Josef Mattes) can be seen with a full-length Mauser rifle, which appears to be a Vz. 98/22 Czech Mauser.

Puška CZ Brno 98/22 - 7.92x57mm Mauser
The enthusiastic Fritz is getting ready to be driven to the front.
A view of the Mauser slung over his shouldler.
Closer view of the front sight and parade hook.
A slightly different view which offers a view of simple tangent-leaf sight.

Mosin Nagant M91/30

Soviet soldiers are mainly armed with Mosin Nagant M91/30 rifles. At the German checkpoint, German soldiers and Volkssturm members can also be seen Mosin-Nagants.

Mosin Nagant M91/30 - 7.62x54mmR
A Soviet soldier holds his rifle while riding on a tank.
Shoulder view of another soldier. This Mosin-Nagant has a curved bolt handle which was actually common on scoped variants.
A closer view of the barrel with the hooded front sight.
An old Volkssturm member talking to Heinrich with a Mosin-Nagant over his back.
Another view of the same rifle reveals the cocking knob.

Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine

Some Mosin Nagant M44 Carbines are also used by Soviet soldiers.

Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine - 7.62x54mm R
A Soviet soldier jumps off a tank with his M44 carbine.
The same soldier rushes to the villa.

Mauser Standard Modell

A single Standard Modell rifle is briefly seen in the hands of a Feldgendarmerie.

Mauser Standard Modell - 7.92x57mm Mauser
The soldier on the left holds his Mauser. Note the under-barrel sling swivel.
The straight bolt handle is seen.

Enfield P14

A German soldier can be seen with a British Pattern 1914 Enfield rifle at the checkpoint.

Pattern M1914 (P 14) Enfield - .303 UK
A soldier walks with the P14. Note the front sight with large "ears".
The same soldier draws a ZIS gun which offers another view of the rifle.

Mosin Nagant M1891 Dragoon

What appears to be a Mosin Nagant M1891 Dragoon rifle is carried by a German soldier at the same checkpoint.

Mosin Nagant M1891 Dragoon - 7.62x54mm R
German soldier in the left background with the rifle slung.
Another view of the same soldier and rifle on the left.

Zastava M48 Mauser

An M48 Yugoslavian Mauser is used by one German soldier of a firing squad.

Zastava Puška M.48 - 7.92x57mm Mauser
Three members of a firing squad working the bolt handles. The left one is the Yugoslavian Mauser.

Machine Guns

MG 42

An MG42 is briefly seen in front of the SS headquarters.

Maschinengewehr 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser
Two forced laborers prepare the MG42 on the left side of the entrance.

MG 34

Two MG 34s are mounted on a motorcycle and a post-war OT-810 half-track standing for an Sd.Kfz. 251.

MG 34 - 7.92x57mm
The MP patrol's first motorcycle armed with the MG 34.
Another view of the passing motorcycle.
The top-mounted MG 34 on the half-track.

Hand Grenades

F-1

A Soviet soldier and officer make use of F-1 hand grenades that have different time delays.

F-1 hand grenade
A soldier pulls the pin of his grenade before placing it in front of the door.
The grenade rolled down the uneven stairs.
Due to the dramatic effect this grenade has a time-delay fuse of 20 seconds instead of 3.2 to 4.2 s.
Another Soviet officer is about to throw a grenade into the hut. This grenade "only" takes 8 seconds to detonate.

Other

Double Barreled Shotgun

Several old Volkssturm members can briefly be seen with 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotguns.

Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge.
The members marching with their slung shotguns.
A full view of one carried shotgun on the right.

T-34/85

A full view of a T-34/85 without the hull-mounted Degtyaryov DT machine gun.

Leuchtpistole

A Feldgendarmerie officer fires a Leuchtpistole in Episode 2.

Leuchtpistole - 26.65mm
One of his soldiers hands over the flare gun.
The officer with the Leuchtpistole before firing.

76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3)

The 76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3) can be seen used by German soldiers.

M1942 (ZiS-3) 76mm Divisional Gun - 76mm
German soldiers move the Divisional Gun in prepare to go over the frozen Frisches Haff (Vistula Lagoon).

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