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| − | '''''The King's Choice''''' is a 2016 Norwegian war drama directed by Erik Poppe that tells the events of the German invasion of Norway in April 1940. The king Haakon VII ([[Jesper Christensen]]) and his family are forced to escape | + | '''''The King's Choice''''' is a 2016 Norwegian war drama directed by Erik Poppe that tells the events of the German invasion of Norway in April 1940. The king Haakon VII ([[Jesper Christensen]]) and his family are forced to escape after he refused the German ultimatum for capitulation. Meanwhile, the German diplomat Kurt Bräuer ([[Karl Markovics]]) tries to rescue the King. A race against time between mediation and warfare begins. The 2015 movie ''[[April 9th]]'' describes the events of the Danish occupation. |
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[[File:NorwegianKrag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norwegian Krag Model 1894 - 6.5x55mm SE]] | [[File:NorwegianKrag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norwegian Krag Model 1894 - 6.5x55mm SE]] | ||
[[File:kongens_krag1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fredrik Seeberg ([[Arthur Hakalahti]]) with his Krag rifle over his back.]] | [[File:kongens_krag1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fredrik Seeberg ([[Arthur Hakalahti]]) with his Krag rifle over his back.]] | ||
| − | [[File:kongens_krag2_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[File:kongens_krag2_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Krag over his back as he salutes the King's car.]] |
[[File:kongens_krag2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Norwegian soldier aims his rifle.]] | [[File:kongens_krag2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Norwegian soldier aims his rifle.]] | ||
| − | [[File:kongens_krag3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Seeberg reloads his rifle.]] | + | [[File:kongens_krag3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Seeberg reloads his rifle by opening the loading gate.]] |
[[File:kongens_krag4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He aims at advancing Germans.]] | [[File:kongens_krag4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He aims at advancing Germans.]] | ||
[[File:kongens_krag5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frode Vestli ([[Herbert Nordrum]]) yells to Seeberg that he has to retreat.]] | [[File:kongens_krag5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frode Vestli ([[Herbert Nordrum]]) yells to Seeberg that he has to retreat.]] | ||
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[[File:kongens_k98_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier guarding the German Embassy in Oslo.]] | [[File:kongens_k98_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier guarding the German Embassy in Oslo.]] | ||
[[File:kongens_k98_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two ''Fallschirmjäger''s holding their K98s at Seeberg and a civilian.]] | [[File:kongens_k98_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two ''Fallschirmjäger''s holding their K98s at Seeberg and a civilian.]] | ||
| − | [[File:kongens_k98_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[File:kongens_k98_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another angle of the paratroopers. Note the hooded front sight in the left.]] |
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
| − | == | + | ==Kongsberg M/29== |
| − | Norwegian soldiers fire an [[ | + | Norwegian soldiers fire an [[Browning_M1917#Kongsberg_M.2F29|Kongsberg M/29]] machine gun (Norwegian copy of the Colt 1917 variant). |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:KongsbergM29.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Kongsberg M/29 - 7.92×57mm Mauser.]] |
[[File:kongens_mg2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Norwegian soldier awaiting the attack.]] | [[File:kongens_mg2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Norwegian soldier awaiting the attack.]] | ||
[[File:kongens_mg1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier fires.]] | [[File:kongens_mg1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier fires.]] | ||
Revision as of 09:13, 22 June 2019
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The King's Choice is a 2016 Norwegian war drama directed by Erik Poppe that tells the events of the German invasion of Norway in April 1940. The king Haakon VII (Jesper Christensen) and his family are forced to escape after he refused the German ultimatum for capitulation. Meanwhile, the German diplomat Kurt Bräuer (Karl Markovics) tries to rescue the King. A race against time between mediation and warfare begins. The 2015 movie April 9th describes the events of the Danish occupation.
The following weapons were used in the film The King's Choice:
Pistols
Kongsberg 1911
Crown Prince Olav (Anders Baasmo Christiansen) is seen with a holstered Kongsberg M1914, the Norwegian copy of the Colt M1911.
Luger P08
A German Feldwebel of the Fallschirmjäger holds a Luger P08.
Rifles
Krag-Jørgensen Model 1894
Norwegian soldiers use Krag-Jørgensen Model 1894 rifles.
Krag-Jørgensen M1912 Carbine
A Norwegian soldier can be seen with a Krag-Jørgensen Model 1912 Carbine.
Karabiner 98k
German Fallschirmjägers and soldiers can be seen with Karabiner 98ks.
Submachine Guns
MP40
German soldiers are seen with MP40s.
Machine Guns
Kongsberg M/29
Norwegian soldiers fire an Kongsberg M/29 machine gun (Norwegian copy of the Colt 1917 variant).
Hand Grenades
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
A Model 24 Stielhandgranate is thrown by a Fallschirmjäger in front of Seeberg.
Other
28 cm Krupp Coastal Gun
The Oscarsborg Fortress is armed with 28 cm Krupp Coastal Guns. The guns seen in the movie are genuine. Two of these guns, with personal names Moses and Aron, heavily contributed in sinking the Kriegsmarine heavy cruiser Blücher on April 9, 1940.
