When Trumpets Fade

The following weapons can be seen in the film When Trumpets Fade:

When Trumpets Fade is a 1998 WWII HBO film starring Ron Eldard as a disgruntled private-turned-officer who is forced to lead a group of misfit US soldiers during the Battle of the Hurtgen Forest in the fall of 1944. The film was directed by John Irvin, who directed the war films Hamburger Hill and The Dogs of War. The film was released in some countries under the title Hamburger Hill 2.

When Trumpets Fade (1998)

M1911A1

The M1911A1 was the standard sidearm of US Forces during WWII. Carried by several characters in the film including David Manning and Sgt. Talbot (Dylan Bruno). When one of the men refuses to continue with his mission, Manning (Ron Eldard) takes out his M1911A1 and shoots the soldier's flamethrower tank, causing it to explode.

World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.

Manning (Ron Eldard) chambers a round into his 1911 as one of his men starts to run.

M1A1 Thompson

The main weapon of David Manning (Ron Eldard). Several US soldiers carry the Thompson throughout the film as well. It's rate of fire was slightly slower than usual.

M1 Thompson .45 Caliber ACP

Manning (Ron Eldard) holds his M1 Thompson as he carries his injured friend Bobby (Jeffrey Donovan) on his back.

M1 Garand

Standard issue rifle of the US military during WWII. Carried by several characters in the film including Capt. Pritchett (Martin Donovan), Sgt. Talbot (Dylan Bruno), and Pvt. Sanderson (Zak Orth).

M1 Garand .30-06

Sanderson (Zak Orth) holds his M1 Garand as he awaits the next mission.

Browning Automatic Rifle

Fired by Sgt. Talbot (Dylan Bruno) during the final mission to take out the German tanks. After he is killed, Sanderson (Zak Orth) takes the BAR and continues to lay down fire.

BAR

Sgt. Talbot (Dylan Bruno) carries the BAR as the men attempt to take out the German position.

M1 Carbine

Carried by various officers throughout the film.

World War II Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period Magazine pouch for buttstock

A M1 Carbine is carried by one of the soldiers as they enter the Hurtgen.

M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"

Fired by Medic Chamberlain (Frank Whaley) during the final mission to take out the German tanks.

M1A1 Bazooka 60mm

Chamberlain (Frank Whaley) prepares to fire the bazooka on the German position.

M2 Flamethrower

Used by Pvts. Baxter (Steven Petrarca) and Sanderson when Manning and the men go on the mission to destroy the German artillery.

M2-2 Flamethrower

Sanderson charges the German position with the M2 Flamethrower.

Karabiner 98k

Fired by German forces while defending the German artillery position.

Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm

MP40

Fired by German forces while defending the German artillery position.

MP40 Sub Machine Gun

MG42

Fired by German forces near the end of the film as they defend the German tank position.

MG-42