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|director = Léon Poirier | |director = Léon Poirier | ||
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|language = Silent<br /> | |language = Silent<br /> | ||
|character1=French soldier | |character1=French soldier | ||
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A [[Luger P08]] is briefly seen in the hand of a German soldier. | A [[Luger P08]] is briefly seen in the hand of a German soldier. | ||
[[File:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | [[File:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | ||
| − | [[File:ver_luger.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:ver_luger.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The creeping German soldier holding the Luger.]] |
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==Berthier Fusil Modèle 1907-16== | ==Berthier Fusil Modèle 1907-16== | ||
| − | Some French soldiers are armed with [[ | + | Some French soldiers are armed with [[Berthier_Rifles#Fusil_Mod.C3.A8le_1907-16_Rifle|Berthier Fusil Modèle 1907-16]] rifles. The use of this rifle at beginning of the battle is anachronistic. |
| − | [[File:FusilM1916.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Berthier Mle 1907-16 | + | [[File:FusilM1916.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Berthier Mle 1907-16 - 8mm Lebel]] |
[[File:ver_berthier1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|French soldier on the right.]] | [[File:ver_berthier1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|French soldier on the right.]] | ||
[[File:ver_berthier2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier fire his rifle.]] | [[File:ver_berthier2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier fire his rifle.]] | ||
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The majority of French soldiers use [[Lebel 1886|Lebel 1886 M93]] rifles. | The majority of French soldiers use [[Lebel 1886|Lebel 1886 M93]] rifles. | ||
[[File:Modele1886Lebel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lebel Model 1886 Rifle - 8x50Rmm]] | [[File:Modele1886Lebel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lebel Model 1886 Rifle - 8x50Rmm]] | ||
| − | [[File:ver_lebel1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|French soldiers block the entrance to Fort | + | [[File:ver_lebel1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|French soldiers block the entrance to Fort de Vaux.]] |
[[File:ver_lebel2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Inside the Fort.]] | [[File:ver_lebel2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Inside the Fort.]] | ||
| − | [[File:ver_lebel3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|French soldier resting in Fort | + | [[File:ver_lebel3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|French soldier resting in Fort de Vaux.]] |
| − | [[File:ver_lebel4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:ver_lebel4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another resting soldiers.]] |
| − | [[File:ver_lebel5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|French soldiers in No Man's Land.]] | + | [[File:ver_lebel5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|French soldiers advanving in No Man's Land.]] |
==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | ==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | ||
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[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:ver_g981.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The German Captain (Thomy Bourdelle) and Fritz (Hans Brausewetter) with [[Mauser Gewehr 1898|Gewehr 98]]s.]] | [[File:ver_g981.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The German Captain (Thomy Bourdelle) and Fritz (Hans Brausewetter) with [[Mauser Gewehr 1898|Gewehr 98]]s.]] | ||
| − | [[File:ver_g982.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Clearer shot.]] | + | [[File:ver_g982.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Clearer shot of the Captain's rifle.]] |
| − | [[File:ver_g983.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers salute the defenders of Fort | + | [[File:ver_g983.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers salute the defenders of Fort de Vaux with their [[Mauser Gewehr 1898|Gewehr 98]]s.]] |
[[File:ver_g984.jpg|thumb|none|500px|On the left. Note the ''Lange Visier''.]] | [[File:ver_g984.jpg|thumb|none|500px|On the left. Note the ''Lange Visier''.]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Mauser Karabiner 1871== |
| − | A | + | A [[Mauser_Rifle_Series#Gewehr_1871|Mauser Karabiner 1871]] is seen behind Fritz (Hans Brausewetter). |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Mauser 1871 Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Karabiner 1871 - 11x60mmR]] |
[[File:ver_chass1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Promotional picture]] | [[File:ver_chass1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Promotional picture]] | ||
[[File:ver_chass2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Carbine behind him.]] | [[File:ver_chass2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Carbine behind him.]] | ||
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The [[Maxim MG08]] is used by German soldiers. | The [[Maxim MG08]] is used by German soldiers. | ||
[[File:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
| − | [[File:ver_maxim1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldier on the left advancing Fort | + | [[File:ver_maxim1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldier on the left advancing Fort de Vaux.]] |
[[File:ver_maxim2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers preparing the [[Maxim]].]] | [[File:ver_maxim2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers preparing the [[Maxim]].]] | ||
[[File:ver_maxim3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The [[Maxim MG08]] fired by German soldiers.]] | [[File:ver_maxim3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The [[Maxim MG08]] fired by German soldiers.]] | ||
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Some French soldiers use Model 1914 Ball Grenades during the battle. | Some French soldiers use Model 1914 Ball Grenades during the battle. | ||
[[File:Mod1914a.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Model 1914 ball grenade without fuse.]] | [[File:Mod1914a.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Model 1914 ball grenade without fuse.]] | ||
| − | [[File:ver_ball.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:ver_ball.jpg|thumb|none|500px|French soldier taking German prisoners holding the Ball grenade.]] |
==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | ==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | ||
| − | German soldiers use anachronistic [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]]s instead of correct [[Model 15 Stielhandgranate]]s. | + | German soldiers use anachronistic [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]]s instead of correct [[Model 15 Stielhandgranate|Model 15]] or [[Model 16 Stielhandgranate]]s. |
[[File:M24handgrenade.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade]] | [[File:M24handgrenade.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
| − | [[File:ver_m24.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:ver_m24.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers with their grenades.]] |
=Other= | =Other= | ||
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==Flare Gun== | ==Flare Gun== | ||
A German soldier fires an unknown Flare Gun. It has a shorter barrel than the [[Hebel Flare Pistol Model 1894|Hebel M1894]]. | A German soldier fires an unknown Flare Gun. It has a shorter barrel than the [[Hebel Flare Pistol Model 1894|Hebel M1894]]. | ||
| − | [[File:ver_flare.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:ver_flare.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldier fires.]] |
==Canon de 75 mm modèle 1897== | ==Canon de 75 mm modèle 1897== | ||
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[[File:ver_FH16_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:ver_FH16_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[File:ver_FH16_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:ver_FH16_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:21, 22 October 2017
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Verdun: Visions of History (Verdun, visions d'histoire) is a 1928 French silent docudrama film directed by Léon Poirier. The film shows the history of the famous Battle of Verdun from the perspective of French and German soldiers. The movie features several veterans of this Battle.
The following weapons were used in the film Verdun: Visions of History:
Handguns
Luger P08
A Luger P08 is briefly seen in the hand of a German soldier.
Rifles
Berthier Fusil Modèle 1907-16
Some French soldiers are armed with Berthier Fusil Modèle 1907-16 rifles. The use of this rifle at beginning of the battle is anachronistic.
Lebel 1886
The majority of French soldiers use Lebel 1886 M93 rifles.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
German soldiers use Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifles. Shock Troops (Stoßtrupps) also use this rifle instead of Mauser 98AZ Carbines.
The German Captain (Thomy Bourdelle) and Fritz (Hans Brausewetter) with Gewehr 98s.
German soldiers salute the defenders of Fort de Vaux with their Gewehr 98s.
Mauser Karabiner 1871
A Mauser Karabiner 1871 is seen behind Fritz (Hans Brausewetter).
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
British soldiers can be seen with Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifles during the preparing of the battle of the Somme. This scenes are documentary footage.
Machine Guns
Hotchkiss M1914
French soldiers use Hotchkiss M1914 Machine Guns in the battle.
French soldiers fire the Hotchkiss.
Maxim MG 08
The Maxim MG08 is used by German soldiers.
German soldiers preparing the Maxim.
The Maxim MG08 fired by German soldiers.
Vickers Aircraft Machine Gun
Two Vickers Aircraft Machine Guns are mounted on a French plane.
Hand Grenades
Model 1914 Ball Grenade
Some French soldiers use Model 1914 Ball Grenades during the battle.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
German soldiers use anachronistic Model 24 Stielhandgranates instead of correct Model 15 or Model 16 Stielhandgranates.
Other
Flare Gun
A German soldier fires an unknown Flare Gun. It has a shorter barrel than the Hebel M1894.
