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'''''The Red Baron''''' is a 2008 German film production by director Nikolai Müllerschön about the last Life Years of Manfred von Richthofen. The 24-year-old Baron Manfred von Richthofen ([[Matthias Schweighofer]]) is a gifted fighter pilot in World War. All Europe fears his red-painted Fokker. He and his comrades Voss ([[Til Schweiger]]), Sternberg ([[Maxim Mehmet]]) and Lehmann ([[Hanno Koffler]]) see air duels as bold sports. Only when Richthofen falls in love with the nurse Käte ([[Lena Headey]]), he discovered the the horrors of war. | '''''The Red Baron''''' is a 2008 German film production by director Nikolai Müllerschön about the last Life Years of Manfred von Richthofen. The 24-year-old Baron Manfred von Richthofen ([[Matthias Schweighofer]]) is a gifted fighter pilot in World War. All Europe fears his red-painted Fokker. He and his comrades Voss ([[Til Schweiger]]), Sternberg ([[Maxim Mehmet]]) and Lehmann ([[Hanno Koffler]]) see air duels as bold sports. Only when Richthofen falls in love with the nurse Käte ([[Lena Headey]]), he discovered the the horrors of war. | ||
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==Unknown Revolver== | ==Unknown Revolver== | ||
| − | Captain Roy Brown ([[Joseph Fiennes]]) is briefly seen with an unknown revolver | + | Captain Roy Brown ([[Joseph Fiennes]]) is briefly seen with an unknown revolver during meeting with Von Richthofen. |
during the meeting with Manfred von Richthofen ([[Matthias Schweighöfer]]). | during the meeting with Manfred von Richthofen ([[Matthias Schweighöfer]]). | ||
[[File:rb_unrevolver.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Revolver in his holster.]] | [[File:rb_unrevolver.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Revolver in his holster.]] | ||
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==Luger P08== | ==Luger P08== | ||
| − | A ''Surmpionier'' officer holds a [[Luger P08]]. | + | A ''Surmpionier'' officer holds a [[Luger P08]] before the German Spring Offensive in 1918. |
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:rb_Luger.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer on the left.]] | [[File:rb_Luger.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer on the left.]] | ||
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==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
| − | ANZAC soldiers are seen with [[M1 Garand]]s mocked up to resemble British | + | ANZAC soldiers are seen with [[M1 Garand]]s mocked up to resemble British [[Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] rifles during the funeral of Capt. Clyde Walker. |
| − | [[Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] rifles. | + | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1 Garand - .30-06]] |
| − | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none| | ||
[[File:rb_garand_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|ANZAC soldiers on a burial.]] | [[File:rb_garand_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|ANZAC soldiers on a burial.]] | ||
[[File:rb_garand_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Clearer view on the iron sights.]] | [[File:rb_garand_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Clearer view on the iron sights.]] | ||
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| + | ==Czech Mauser 98/22== | ||
| + | Some German soldiers can be seen carrying [[Mauser_Rifle_Series#VZ-98.2F22_Czech_Mauser|VZ-98/22 Czech Mauser]]s standing for accurate [[Mauser Gewehr 1898|Gewehr 98]]s rifles. They are Identifiable because they have flat tangent sights instead of "''Lange Visiers''". | ||
| + | [[Image:Czech98-22Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|450px|BRNO Vz.98/22 Czech Mauser - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
| + | [[File:rb_CzechMau_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier with his Czech Mauser on his back.]] | ||
==Karabiner 98k== | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
| − | German soldiers carry anachronistic [[Karabiner 98k]]s in the movie. | + | German soldiers carry also anachronistic [[Karabiner 98k]]s in the movie. |
| − | [[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
[[File:rb_kar_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German solder works the bolt.]] | [[File:rb_kar_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German solder works the bolt.]] | ||
[[File:rb_kar_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two solders with their Karabiners.]] | [[File:rb_kar_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two solders with their Karabiners.]] | ||
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==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | ==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | ||
The [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] is carried by German soldiers at the second half of the movie. | The [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] is carried by German soldiers at the second half of the movie. | ||
| − | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
[[File:rb_g98.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier holds the Gewehr.]] | [[File:rb_g98.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier holds the Gewehr.]] | ||
==Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*== | ==Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*== | ||
A [[Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] is briefly seen in a British trench. | A [[Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] is briefly seen in a British trench. | ||
| − | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British.]] |
[[File:rb_smle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lee-Enfield on the right next to sitting solder.]] | [[File:rb_smle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lee-Enfield on the right next to sitting solder.]] | ||
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==Double barrel shotgun/rifle== | ==Double barrel shotgun/rifle== | ||
During the opening young Richthofen is on the hunt with a double barrel shotgun/rifle combo with .22 caliber rifle barrel. | During the opening young Richthofen is on the hunt with a double barrel shotgun/rifle combo with .22 caliber rifle barrel. | ||
| − | [[File:rb_unknownshot_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[File:rb_dr_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Young Richthofen aims the rifle.]] |
| + | [[File:rb_unknownshot_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Richthofen with the rifle while looking at a Fokker ''Eindecker''.]] | ||
==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== | ==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== | ||
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[[File:rb_vickers.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Front view.]] | [[File:rb_vickers.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Front view.]] | ||
| − | ==Lewis Mk II Aircraft | + | ==Lewis Mk II Aircraft== |
The secondary weapons of British planes are air-cooled [[Lewis Gun|Lewis Mk II Aircraft MG]]s. | The secondary weapons of British planes are air-cooled [[Lewis Gun|Lewis Mk II Aircraft MG]]s. | ||
[[File:Rafmachinegunlewis3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|For comparison : Aircraft mounted Lewis Gun - .303 British]] | [[File:Rafmachinegunlewis3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|For comparison : Aircraft mounted Lewis Gun - .303 British]] | ||
| − | [[File:rb_lewis_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Roy Brown's | + | [[File:rb_lewis_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The tail gunner of Roy Brown's Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 fires the Lewis.]] |
| − | [[File:rb_lewis_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lewis | + | [[File:rb_lewis_2_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hawker fires at Richthofen.]] |
| − | [[File:rb_lewis_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[File:rb_lewis_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lewis on the left.]] |
| + | [[File:rb_lewis_3_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Richthofen looks at Hawker's Lewis Gun...]] | ||
| + | [[File:rb_lewis_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and takes it as a trophy.]] | ||
| + | [[File:rb_lewis_4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Lewis mounted on a British bomber.]] | ||
==ZB-53 / Vz.37== | ==ZB-53 / Vz.37== | ||
| − | Czech [[ZB-53 / Vz.37]] are mocked up to resemble [[Maxim MG08]] | + | Czech [[ZB-53 / Vz.37]] are mocked up to resemble [[Parabellum MG14]] and [[Maxim MG08]] machine guns. |
[[File:ZB-53.jpg|thumb|none|400px|ZB 53 / Vz.37 machine gun on tripod - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:ZB-53.jpg|thumb|none|400px|ZB 53 / Vz.37 machine gun on tripod - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
| − | [[File:rb_zb53_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | + | [[File:rb_zb53_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier mans the MG that resembles a MG14.]] |
| − | [[File:rb_zb53_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | + | [[File:rb_zb53_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up.]] |
| − | [[File:rb_zb53_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | + | [[File:rb_zb53_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier fires the ZB-53 in a trench.]] |
| − | [[File:rb_zb53_4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | + | [[File:rb_zb53_4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up of the ZB.]] |
==Maxim MG08== | ==Maxim MG08== | ||
| − | + | Near at the end of the movie German soldiers carry real [[Maxim MG08]]s equipped with ZF12 scopes. | |
[[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 7.92x57mm Mauser on sled mount]] | [[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 7.92x57mm Mauser on sled mount]] | ||
| − | [[File:rb_mg08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German | + | [[File:rb_mg08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers transport the Maxim.]] |
==Maxim 08/15== | ==Maxim 08/15== | ||
Before the last great offensive of the German Empire in 1918, two [[Maxim MG08/15]] are seen. | Before the last great offensive of the German Empire in 1918, two [[Maxim MG08/15]] are seen. | ||
[[File:Maxim MG08-15.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08/15 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Maxim MG08-15.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08/15 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
| − | [[File:rb_mg08-15_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[File:rb_mg08-15_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers awaits the signal to attack giving a good view on the reveiver.]] |
[[File:rb_mg08-15_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Barrel view.]] | [[File:rb_mg08-15_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Barrel view.]] | ||
| − | [[File:rb_mg08-15_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A stormtrooper with the | + | [[File:rb_mg08-15_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A stormtrooper with the Maxim MG08/15 in No Man's land.]] |
=Flamethrowers= | =Flamethrowers= | ||
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A ''Sturmpionier'' holds a [[Flammenwerfer M.16|Kleif M.16]] before the German offensive. | A ''Sturmpionier'' holds a [[Flammenwerfer M.16|Kleif M.16]] before the German offensive. | ||
[[File:Kleif16.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Kleinflammenwerfer (Kleif) M.16.]] | [[File:Kleif16.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Kleinflammenwerfer (Kleif) M.16.]] | ||
| − | [[File:rb_kleif.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | + | [[File:rb_kleif.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Pionier holds the flamethrower.]] |
=Grenades= | =Grenades= | ||
| − | ==Model 17 Stielhandgranate== | + | ==Model 16/17 Stielhandgranate== |
| − | + | German soldiers are seen with several [[Model 16 Stielhandgranate|Model 16]] and [[Model 17 Stielhandgranate]]s. | |
| + | [[File:M16stick.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Model 16 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" high-explosive fragmentation handgrenade]] | ||
[[File:German ww1 hand grenade.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Model 17 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" high-explosive fragmentation handgrenade]] | [[File:German ww1 hand grenade.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Model 17 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" high-explosive fragmentation handgrenade]] | ||
[[File:rb_m17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the stick cap of the grenade that the soldier holds in his right hand.]] | [[File:rb_m17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the stick cap of the grenade that the soldier holds in his right hand.]] | ||
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=Other= | =Other= | ||
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==15 cm sFH 13== | ==15 cm sFH 13== | ||
| + | [[File:rb_howitzer-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers prepare a sFH 13.]] | ||
[[File:rb_howitzer-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A line of German howitzers.]] | [[File:rb_howitzer-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A line of German howitzers.]] | ||
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The Red Baron is a 2008 German film production by director Nikolai Müllerschön about the last Life Years of Manfred von Richthofen. The 24-year-old Baron Manfred von Richthofen (Matthias Schweighofer) is a gifted fighter pilot in World War. All Europe fears his red-painted Fokker. He and his comrades Voss (Til Schweiger), Sternberg (Maxim Mehmet) and Lehmann (Hanno Koffler) see air duels as bold sports. Only when Richthofen falls in love with the nurse Käte (Lena Headey), he discovered the the horrors of war.
The following weapons were used in the film The Red Baron:
Handguns
Mauser Pocket Pistol
The personal sidearm of Lothar (Volker Bruch) and Manfred von Richthofen (Matthias Schweighöfer) is a Mauser Pocket Pistol.
Lothar (Volker Bruch) draws his pistol.
Unknown Revolver
Captain Roy Brown (Joseph Fiennes) is briefly seen with an unknown revolver during meeting with Von Richthofen. during the meeting with Manfred von Richthofen (Matthias Schweighöfer).
Luger P08
A Surmpionier officer holds a Luger P08 before the German Spring Offensive in 1918.
Rifles
M1 Garand
ANZAC soldiers are seen with M1 Garands mocked up to resemble British Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifles during the funeral of Capt. Clyde Walker.
Czech Mauser 98/22
Some German soldiers can be seen carrying VZ-98/22 Czech Mausers standing for accurate Gewehr 98s rifles. They are Identifiable because they have flat tangent sights instead of "Lange Visiers".
Karabiner 98k
German soldiers carry also anachronistic Karabiner 98ks in the movie.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
The Mauser Gewehr 1898 is carried by German soldiers at the second half of the movie.
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
A Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* is briefly seen in a British trench.
Shotguns
Double barrel shotgun/rifle
During the opening young Richthofen is on the hunt with a double barrel shotgun/rifle combo with .22 caliber rifle barrel.
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
Werner Voß (Til Schweiger) is seen with a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun.
Machine Guns
LMG 08/15
LMG 08/15 Air machine guns are mounted on German planes.
Vickers Aircraft Machine Gun
The Sopwith plane of Captain Roy Brown (Joseph Fiennes) is armed with two Vickers Aircraft Machine Gun.
Lewis Mk II Aircraft
The secondary weapons of British planes are air-cooled Lewis Mk II Aircraft MGs.
ZB-53 / Vz.37
Czech ZB-53 / Vz.37 are mocked up to resemble Parabellum MG14 and Maxim MG08 machine guns.
Maxim MG08
Near at the end of the movie German soldiers carry real Maxim MG08s equipped with ZF12 scopes.
Maxim 08/15
Before the last great offensive of the German Empire in 1918, two Maxim MG08/15 are seen.
Flamethrowers
Kleinflammenwerfer M.16
A Sturmpionier holds a Kleif M.16 before the German offensive.
Grenades
Model 16/17 Stielhandgranate
German soldiers are seen with several Model 16 and Model 17 Stielhandgranates.
Other
Model 1917 French Flare Gun
A German pilot fires a French flare gun at an Allied balloon.
