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==Mauser K98 Rifle== | ==Mauser K98 Rifle== | ||
| − | Most of the German soldiers are equipped with [[Karabiner 98k|Mauser K98 Rifle]]. In one scene, | + | Most of the German soldiers are equipped with [[Karabiner 98k|Mauser K98 Rifle]]. In one scene, an Airborne trooper mistakes the sound of the Karabiner's bolt action for the sound of the "Cricket" clicker. |
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Mauser K98 Rifle - 7.92 x 57mm]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Mauser K98 Rifle - 7.92 x 57mm]] | ||
| − | [[Image:LD22.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German Soldier | + | [[Image:TLD 13.jpg|600px|thumb|none|]] |
| − | + | [[Image:LD22.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A German Soldier loads a round into his [[Karabiner 98k|Mauser K98k Rifle]] after firing, apparently making the same sound of the "Cricket" clicker.]] | |
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
Revision as of 10:54, 18 September 2010
The Longest Day is the 1962 World War II film based on a novel written by Cornelius Ryan about the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. The 3 hour film was made by 4 directors (Ken Annakin, Bernhard Wicki, Gerd Oswald, and Darryl F. Zanuck) and featured a cast of 42 stars including Kenneth More, Richard Todd, Richard Burton, Robert Mitchum, Sean Connery, Henry Fonda, Red Buttons, Leo Genn, Peter Lawford, John Wayne, Irina Demick, Paul Anka, Eddie Albert, Mel Ferrer, Steve Forrest, Jeffrey Hunter, Sal Mineo, Edmond O'Brien, George Segal, Rod Steiger, Robert Wagner and Stuart Whitman. The film would also feature early roles for the future James Bond (Sean Connery) as well as two future Bond villains (Gert Frobe) and (Curt Jurgens). It was the most expensive black and white picture made until the release of Schindler's List (1993).
The following weapons were used in the film The Longest Day:
Rifles
M1 Garand Rifle
Numerous US soldiers (infantry and airborne) are armed with M1 Garands.
Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer
Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI
Seen in the hands of British soldiers and Commandos.
Mauser K98 Rifle
Most of the German soldiers are equipped with Mauser K98 Rifle. In one scene, an Airborne trooper mistakes the sound of the Karabiner's bolt action for the sound of the "Cricket" clicker.
Submachine Guns
M1 Thompson
The M1 Thompson is notably used by Airborne troops including Pvt. Arthur 'Dutch' Schultz (Richard Beymer), Pvt. Martini (Sal Mineo), and Pvt. John Steele (Red Buttons).
M1A1 Thompson
The M1A1 Thompson is also seen carried by US Army forces, notably US Army Rangers who are seen in the assault of Pointe-du-Hoc at Normandy.
M3 "Grease Gun"
The M3 "Grease Gun" is briefly seen in the hands of a member of the Canadian Scottish Brigade that lands on Sword Beach.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is carried by Airborne troops, French Resistance, and Allied forces during the landings. All the models seen are seen with the inaccurate bayonet lug and none are the paratrooper versions.
Sten MkII SMG
A Sten MkV is also briefly seen when French Commandos attempt to contact tank support.
MP40
Machine Guns
Chatellerault M1924/29 Light Machine Gun
A captured M1924/29 machine gun is wielded by a German Soldier.
Bren Mark 1 Light Machine Gun
Browning Automatic Rifle
MG42 Light Machine Gun
Browning M2 Heavy Barrel
Browning M2 Quad Mount
When the Airborne troops begin parachuting into Normandy, a German defensive position is seen using what appears to be a Browning M2's in a Quad Mount.
Maxim MG08
Handguns
Luger P08 Pistol
The Luger P08 Pistol is seen in the hands of a French Resistance fighter as well as a German officer.
Webley Mk VI Revolver
A Webley Mk VI revolver is seen in the hands of RAF Flying Officer David Campbell (Richard Burton) near the end of the film.
Colt M1911A1
The M1911A1 is briefly seen in the holsters of numerous US Army officers in the film, including Brig. Gen. Norman Cota (Robert Mitchum) and Col. Thompson (Eddie Albert).
Heavy Weapons
M20 Super Bazooka
An anachronistic M20 3.5inch Super Bazooka is seen carried by a US Army soldier during the landing on Omaha Beach.
PIAT
