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{{Film Title|The Longest Day}} | {{Film Title|The Longest Day}} | ||
| − | [[Image:LDPoster.jpg|300px|right|]]__TOC__<br clear=all> | + | [[Image:LDPoster.jpg|300px|right|thumb| ''The Longest Day'' (1962)]] |
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
| − | ==M1 Garand Rifle== | + | |
| + | == M1 Garand Rifle == | ||
[[M1 Garand]]'s are seen carried by Airborne troops as well as Allied forces during the D-Day landings. | [[M1 Garand]]'s are seen carried by Airborne troops as well as Allied forces during the D-Day landings. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1 Rifle - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1 Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
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[[Image:TLD 73.jpg|thumb|none|600px|US forces armed with M1 Garand's make the landing on Omaha Beach.]] | [[Image:TLD 73.jpg|thumb|none|600px|US forces armed with M1 Garand's make the landing on Omaha Beach.]] | ||
| − | ==Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer== | + | == Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer == |
Brigadier Lord Lovat ([[Peter Lawford]]) carries a [[Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer]] Carbine while leading his men onto Sword Beach. | Brigadier Lord Lovat ([[Peter Lawford]]) carries a [[Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer]] Carbine while leading his men onto Sword Beach. | ||
[[Image:MSCarbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer Carbine - 6.5 x 54mm]] | [[Image:MSCarbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer Carbine - 6.5 x 54mm]] | ||
[[Image:LD11.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Brigadier Lord Lovat ([[Peter Lawford]]) carrying a [[Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer]] Carbine]] | [[Image:LD11.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Brigadier Lord Lovat ([[Peter Lawford]]) carrying a [[Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer]] Carbine]] | ||
| − | ==Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI== | + | == Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI == |
Seen in the hands of British soldiers and Commandos. | Seen in the hands of British soldiers and Commandos. | ||
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI - .303 British]] | [[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:LD15.jpg|600px|thumb|none|British Commando with [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI ]] rifle]] | [[Image:LD15.jpg|600px|thumb|none|British Commando with [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI ]] rifle]] | ||
| − | ==Mauser K98 Rifle== | + | == Mauser K98 Rifle == |
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. | 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. | ||
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=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
| − | ==M1 Thompson== | + | |
| + | == 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]]). | 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]]). | ||
[[Image:M1Thompson.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1Thompson.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | ||
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[[Image:TLD 26.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A Canadian Scottish Brigadier behind Pvt. Flanagan ([[Sean Connery]]) carries an M3 "Grease Gun".]] | [[Image:TLD 26.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A Canadian Scottish Brigadier behind Pvt. Flanagan ([[Sean Connery]]) carries an M3 "Grease Gun".]] | ||
| − | ==M1 Carbine== | + | == 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. | 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. | ||
[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Late Model M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | [[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Late Model M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | ||
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[[Image:LD10.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Private Morris ([[Roddy McDowall]]) firing a [[M1 Carbine]]]] | [[Image:LD10.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Private Morris ([[Roddy McDowall]]) firing a [[M1 Carbine]]]] | ||
| − | ==Sten MkII SMG== | + | == Sten MkII SMG == |
A [[Sten]] MkII is seen carried by British Airborne troops, Free French Commandos who attempt to contact tank support, as well as Allied troops during the landings. | A [[Sten]] MkII is seen carried by British Airborne troops, Free French Commandos who attempt to contact tank support, as well as Allied troops during the landings. | ||
[[Image:Unitsten2.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Sten MkII Sub Machine Gun - 9mm]] | [[Image:Unitsten2.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Sten MkII Sub Machine Gun - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:LD1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|British Airborne Major John Howard ([[Richard Todd]]) with a [[Sten|Sten MkII Sub Machine Gun]].]] | [[Image:LD1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|British Airborne Major John Howard ([[Richard Todd]]) with a [[Sten|Sten MkII Sub Machine Gun]].]] | ||
| − | ==MP40== | + | == MP40 == |
[[MP40]]s are carried by German forces throughout the film. | [[MP40]]s are carried by German forces throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German MP40 SMG - 9mm]] | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German MP40 SMG - 9mm]] | ||
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
| − | ==Chatellerault M1924/29 Light Machine Gun== | + | |
| + | == Chatellerault M1924/29 Light Machine Gun == | ||
A captured M1924/29 machine gun is wielded by a German Soldier. | A captured M1924/29 machine gun is wielded by a German Soldier. | ||
[[Image:Chatellerault M1924-29.JPG|400px|thumb|none|Chatellerault M1924-29 Light Machine Gun - 7.5 x 54mm]] | [[Image:Chatellerault M1924-29.JPG|400px|thumb|none|Chatellerault M1924-29 Light Machine Gun - 7.5 x 54mm]] | ||
[[Image:LD3.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German Soldier firing a [[Chatellerault M1924/29|Chatellerault Model 1924/29 Light Machine Gun]]]] | [[Image:LD3.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German Soldier firing a [[Chatellerault M1924/29|Chatellerault Model 1924/29 Light Machine Gun]]]] | ||
| − | ==Bren Mark 1 Light Machine Gun== | + | == Bren Mark 1 Light Machine Gun == |
The [[Bren]] Mark 1 LMG is seen used by Allied forces, notably Private Flanagan ([[Sean Connery]]) during the Allied landing on Sword Beach. | The [[Bren]] Mark 1 LMG is seen used by Allied forces, notably Private Flanagan ([[Sean Connery]]) during the Allied landing on Sword Beach. | ||
[[Image:Bren gun.JPG|400px|thumb|none|Bren Mark 1 Light Machine Gun - .303 British]] | [[Image:Bren gun.JPG|400px|thumb|none|Bren Mark 1 Light Machine Gun - .303 British]] | ||
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[[Image:LD12.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Private Flanagan ([[Sean Connery]]) with the [[Bren gun|Bren MkI Light Machine Gun]].]] | [[Image:LD12.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Private Flanagan ([[Sean Connery]]) with the [[Bren gun|Bren MkI Light Machine Gun]].]] | ||
| − | ==Browning Automatic Rifle== | + | == Browning Automatic Rifle == |
The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]], or "B.A.R." is used by Allied forces during the D-Day landings, notably by US Army Rangers during the assault on Pointe-du-Hoc. | The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]], or "B.A.R." is used by Allied forces during the D-Day landings, notably by US Army Rangers during the assault on Pointe-du-Hoc. | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
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[[Image:TLD 35.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A US Army Ranger (played by [[George Segal]]) opens fire with the BAR during the assault.]] | [[Image:TLD 35.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A US Army Ranger (played by [[George Segal]]) opens fire with the BAR during the assault.]] | ||
| − | ==MG42 Light Machine Gun== | + | == MG42 Light Machine Gun == |
[[Image:MG42.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German MG42 - 7.92 x 57mm]] | [[Image:MG42.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German MG42 - 7.92 x 57mm]] | ||
[[Image:LD7.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German manned [[MG42]] at Saint Mere-Eglise]] | [[Image:LD7.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German manned [[MG42]] at Saint Mere-Eglise]] | ||
| − | ==Browning M2 Heavy Barrel== | + | == Browning M2 Heavy Barrel == |
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning M2 Heavy Barrel - .50 cal]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning M2 Heavy Barrel - .50 cal]] | ||
[[Image:LD19.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Cmdr. Kieffer ([[Christian Marquand]]) standing next a [[Browning M2]] .50cal Heavy Barrel mounted on Free French M4 Sherman Tank]] | [[Image:LD19.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Cmdr. Kieffer ([[Christian Marquand]]) standing next a [[Browning M2]] .50cal Heavy Barrel mounted on Free French M4 Sherman Tank]] | ||
| − | ==Browning M2 Quad Mount== | + | == 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. | 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. | ||
[[Image:M51 Quad.jpg|400px|thumb|none|]] | [[Image:M51 Quad.jpg|400px|thumb|none|]] | ||
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[[Image:TLD 68.jpg|600px|thumb|none|]] | [[Image:TLD 68.jpg|600px|thumb|none|]] | ||
| − | ==Maxim MG08== | + | == Maxim MG08 == |
[[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Maxim MG08 Machine Gun - 7.92 x 57mm]] | [[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Maxim MG08 Machine Gun - 7.92 x 57mm]] | ||
[[Image:LD17.jpg|600px|thumb|none|[[Maxim|Maxim MG08 Machine Gun]] in German defensive position on roof]] | [[Image:LD17.jpg|600px|thumb|none|[[Maxim|Maxim MG08 Machine Gun]] in German defensive position on roof]] | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
| − | ==Luger P08 Pistol== | + | |
| + | == Luger P08 Pistol == | ||
The [[Luger P08]] Pistol is seen in the hands of a French Resistance fighter as well as a German officer. | The [[Luger P08]] Pistol is seen in the hands of a French Resistance fighter as well as a German officer. | ||
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Luger P08 Pistol - 9mm]] | [[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Luger P08 Pistol - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:LD5.jpg|600px|thumb|none|French Resistance holding a [[Luger P08]]]] | [[Image:LD5.jpg|600px|thumb|none|French Resistance holding a [[Luger P08]]]] | ||
| − | ==Webley Mk VI Revolver== | + | == 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. | A [[Webley Mk VI]] revolver is seen in the hands of RAF Flying Officer David Campbell ([[Richard Burton]]) near the end of the film. | ||
[[Image:Webley.JPG|400px|thumb|none|Webley Mk VI Revolver - .455 Webley]] | [[Image:Webley.JPG|400px|thumb|none|Webley Mk VI Revolver - .455 Webley]] | ||
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=Heavy Weapons= | =Heavy Weapons= | ||
| − | ==M20 Super Bazooka== | + | |
| + | == M20 Super Bazooka == | ||
An anachronistic [[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"|M20 3.5inch Super Bazooka]] is seen carried by a US Army soldier during the landing on Omaha Beach. | An anachronistic [[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"|M20 3.5inch Super Bazooka]] is seen carried by a US Army soldier during the landing on Omaha Beach. | ||
[[Image:M20A1SuperBazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M20 Super Bazooka - 3.5inch]] | [[Image:M20A1SuperBazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M20 Super Bazooka - 3.5inch]] | ||
[[Image:LD9.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A soldier carries an [[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"|M20 3.5inch Super Bazooka]] during the landing on Omaha Beach.]] | [[Image:LD9.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A soldier carries an [[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"|M20 3.5inch Super Bazooka]] during the landing on Omaha Beach.]] | ||
| − | ==Oerlikon 20mm Cannon== | + | == Oerlikon 20mm Cannon == |
[[Oerlikon 20 mm Cannon|Oerlikon 20mm Cannon]] is seen used by German forces. | [[Oerlikon 20 mm Cannon|Oerlikon 20mm Cannon]] is seen used by German forces. | ||
[[Image:20mm Oerlikon Cannon.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Oerlikon Cannon - 20mm.]] | [[Image:20mm Oerlikon Cannon.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Oerlikon Cannon - 20mm.]] | ||
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=Other= | =Other= | ||
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== Model 24 Stielhandgranate == | == Model 24 Stielhandgranate == | ||
[[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]]s are used by German forces while defending Pointe-du-Hoc. | [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]]s are used by German forces while defending Pointe-du-Hoc. | ||
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| − | ==Bangalore Torpedoes== | + | == Bangalore Torpedoes == |
[[Image:TLD 56.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:TLD 56.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
| − | ==PIAT== | + | == PIAT == |
[[Image:PIATLauncher.jpg|400px|thumb|none|PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank) - 76mm]] | [[Image:PIATLauncher.jpg|400px|thumb|none|PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank) - 76mm]] | ||
[[Image:LD18.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Free French Force firing a [[PIAT]] at German position]] | [[Image:LD18.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Free French Force firing a [[PIAT]] at German position]] | ||
Revision as of 18:28, 6 November 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
M1 Garand's are seen carried by Airborne troops as well as Allied forces during the D-Day landings.
Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort (John Wayne) of the 82nd Airborne holding a M1 Rifle that he is using as a crutch (note the paratrooper in rear with improper post war M1 carbine)
Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer
Brigadier Lord Lovat (Peter Lawford) carries a Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer Carbine while leading his men onto Sword Beach.
Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI
Seen in the hands of British soldiers and Commandos.
British Commando with Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI rifle
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.
Unteroffizier Kaffeekanne (Gert Fröbe) with a K98 across his back.
A German Soldier loads a round into his Mauser K98k Rifle after firing, apparently making the same 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).
Pvt. Martini (Sal Mineo) holds the M1 Thompson.
Pvt. John Steele (Red Buttons) takes up his M1 Thompson.
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.
M1A1 Thompson .45 Caliber ACP
A US Army Ranger (played by Paul Anka) prepares to fire the M1A1 Thompson.
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.
A Canadian Scottish Brigadier behind Pvt. Flanagan (Sean Connery) carries an M3 "Grease Gun".
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.
An 82nd Airborne trooper holds an M1 Carbine after landing in Normandy. He is also an M1 with a full stock instead of the correct paratrooper variant.
Sten MkII SMG
A Sten MkII is seen carried by British Airborne troops, Free French Commandos who attempt to contact tank support, as well as Allied troops during the landings.
MP40
MP40s are carried by German forces throughout the film.
A German Soldier opens fire on US Rangers with a MP40 Sub Machine Gun during the assault at Pointe-du-Hoc.
Machine Guns
Chatellerault M1924/29 Light Machine Gun
A captured M1924/29 machine gun is wielded by a German Soldier.
German Soldier firing a Chatellerault Model 1924/29 Light Machine Gun
Bren Mark 1 Light Machine Gun
The Bren Mark 1 LMG is seen used by Allied forces, notably Private Flanagan (Sean Connery) during the Allied landing on Sword Beach.
Private Flanagan (Sean Connery) holds the Bren during the landing on Sword Beach.
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle, or "B.A.R." is used by Allied forces during the D-Day landings, notably by US Army Rangers during the assault on Pointe-du-Hoc.
A US Army Ranger fires a Browning Automatic Rifle on German positions from behind a DUKW during the assault on Pointe-du-Hoc.
A US Army Ranger (played by George Segal) opens fire with the BAR during the assault.
MG42 Light Machine Gun
German manned MG42 at Saint Mere-Eglise
Browning M2 Heavy Barrel
Cmdr. Kieffer (Christian Marquand) standing next a Browning M2 .50cal Heavy Barrel mounted on Free French M4 Sherman Tank
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.
Browning M2 .50cal HMG's in Quad Mount at German Defense position
Maxim MG08
Maxim MG08 Machine Gun in German defensive position on roof
Handguns
Luger P08 Pistol
The Luger P08 Pistol is seen in the hands of a French Resistance fighter as well as a German officer.
French Resistance holding a Luger P08
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.
RAF Flying Officer David Campbell (Richard Burton) holding a Webley Mk VI Revolver as he meets up with Private Arthur 'Dutch' Schultz (Richard Beymer).
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.
A soldier carries an M20 3.5inch Super Bazooka during the landing on Omaha Beach.
Oerlikon 20mm Cannon
Oerlikon 20mm Cannon is seen used by German forces.
Other
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
Model 24 Stielhandgranates are used by German forces while defending Pointe-du-Hoc.
Mk II Hand Grenade
The Mk II Hand Grenade is used by US Army Rangers in the cliff assault.
Bangalore Torpedoes
PIAT
Free French Force firing a PIAT at German position