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= Handguns =
 
= Handguns =
 
== Luger P08 ==
 
== Luger P08 ==
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[[Luger P08]] pistols are widely used by German officers and French Resistance fighters.
 
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-P08-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-P08-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-P08-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-P08-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-P08-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-P08-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-P08-7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-P08-8.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
  
 
== Mle 1892 Revolver ==
 
== Mle 1892 Revolver ==
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In one scene a Resistance fighter is seen with a [[Mle 1892 Revolver]].
 
[[Image:LebelRevolver1892.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Modele d’Ordonnance Mle 1892 Revolver - 8 x 27mm SR]]
 
[[Image:LebelRevolver1892.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Modele d’Ordonnance Mle 1892 Revolver - 8 x 27mm SR]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
  
 
== Mauser HSc ==
 
== Mauser HSc ==
 
A [[Mauser HSc]] pistol is a personal firearm of Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz ([[Gert Fröbe]]). Several of von Choltitz's adjutants also carry HSc pistols.
 
A [[Mauser HSc]] pistol is a personal firearm of Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz ([[Gert Fröbe]]). Several of von Choltitz's adjutants also carry HSc pistols.
 
[[Image:Mauser HSC.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A Nazi Germany Mauser HSc World War 2 Production - .32 ACP (7.65x17mm)]]
 
[[Image:Mauser HSC.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A Nazi Germany Mauser HSc World War 2 Production - .32 ACP (7.65x17mm)]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-HSc-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Von Choltitz's pistol is seen in the drawer.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-HSc-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Von Choltitz's pistol is seen in the drawer.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-HSc-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Von Choltitz's adjutant surrenders his pistol in the final scene.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-HSc-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Von Choltitz's adjutant surrenders his pistol in the final scene.]]
  
 
== M1911A1 ==
 
== M1911A1 ==
 
[[M1911A1]] pistols are carried by nearly all US Army and Free French Forces officers and generals. Gen. George Patton ([[Kirk Douglas]]), Gen. Omar Bradley ([[Glenn Ford]]), Gen. Edwin Sibert ([[Robert Stack]]) carry M1911A1s in holsters. The pistols are seen in action in hands of junior officers and NCOs.
 
[[M1911A1]] pistols are carried by nearly all US Army and Free French Forces officers and generals. Gen. George Patton ([[Kirk Douglas]]), Gen. Omar Bradley ([[Glenn Ford]]), Gen. Edwin Sibert ([[Robert Stack]]) carry M1911A1s in holsters. The pistols are seen in action in hands of junior officers and NCOs.
 
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1]]
 
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1911-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of Lt. Pierre de la Fouchardière's ([[Claude Rich]]) pistol. ''Note:'' Claude Rich appears in two roles, Gen. Leclerc and Lt. de la Fouchardière.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1911-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A close view of Lt. Pierre de la Fouchardière's ([[Claude Rich]]) pistol. ''Note:'' Claude Rich appears in two roles, Gen. Leclerc and Lt. de la Fouchardière.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1911-03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Marcel Bizien ([[Yves Montand]]) captures a German tank with a pistol in hand.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1911-03.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sgt. Marcel Bizien ([[Yves Montand]]) captures a German tank with a pistol in hand.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1911-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A high rank German officer surrenders to Lt. Henri Karcher ([[Jean-Pierre Cassel]]) in the final scene.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1911-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A high rank German officer surrenders to Lt. Henri Karcher ([[Jean-Pierre Cassel]]) in the final scene.]]
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== FN Model 1910 ==
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Some French Resistance fighters are seen with [[FN Model 1910]] pistols.
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[[Image:FN Model 1910 1616.jpg|thumb|none|300px|FN Model 1910 - .380 ACP]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Pistol-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Pistol-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Pistol-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Pistol-9.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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== Unique Model 17 ==
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Some French Resistance fighters are seen with [[Unique Model 17]] pistols.
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Pistol-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Pistol-7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
  
 
= Submachine Guns =
 
= Submachine Guns =
 
== MP40 ==
 
== MP40 ==
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[[MP40]] SMGs are widely used by German soldiers. Some Resistance fighters use captured MP40s.
 
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 - 9x19mm]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
  
 
== Sten Mk II ==
 
== Sten Mk II ==
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Many French Resistance fighters are armed with [[Sten Mk II]] SMGs.
 
[[Image:Unitsten2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk II (Canadian) - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:Unitsten2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk II (Canadian) - 9x19mm]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Sten-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Sten-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Sten-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Sten-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
  
 
== M3 "Grease Gun" ==
 
== M3 "Grease Gun" ==
 
In one scene a Resistance fighter is seen with an [[M3 "Grease Gun"]].
 
In one scene a Resistance fighter is seen with an [[M3 "Grease Gun"]].
 
[[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP]]
 
[[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M3-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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== M1A1 Thompson ==
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Many Free French Forces soldiers carry [[M1A1 Thompson]] SMGs.
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[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Thompson-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lt. Karcher's soldiers with [[M1 Carbine]]s and Thompson SMGs in attack.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1911-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A soldier with Thompson is seen next to Lt. Karcher in the final scene.]]
  
 
= Rifles =
 
= Rifles =
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== Mauser Karabiner 98k ==
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German soldiers carry [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles.
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[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-8.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A German soldier in battle.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-10.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-11.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A German soldier fires from a rooftop.]]
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== Mauser Karabiner 98b ==
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German soldiers also carry [[Karabiner 98b]] rifles.
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[[Image:Mauser98-Amberg1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Karabiner 98b - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A German soldier carries a 98b rifle. Note the shape of the rear sight.]]
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== Mauser vz. 16/33 Rifles ==
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German soldiers also carry Mauser carbines that appear to be [[VZ-24 Czech Mauser|Czech vz. 16/33]] (German index Gewehr 33/40 (t)).
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[[Image:Vz33-CzM.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Czech vz. 16/33 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|German soldiers escort arrested Resistance fighters.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-9.jpg|thumb|none|601px|German soldiers with short Mauser rifles.]]
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== Unidentified Mauser Rifles ==
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Mauser with a straight bolt handle is seen at the left.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|German soldiers carry rifles with straight and turned down bolt handles.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Resistance fighters take rifles from slain German soldiers.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|German soldiers with rifles and MP40s.]]
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== MAS-36 ==
 
== MAS-36 ==
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Many French Resistance fighters are armed with [[MAS-36]] rifles.
 
[[Image:MAS36.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MAS-36 - 7.5x54mm French]]
 
[[Image:MAS36.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MAS-36 - 7.5x54mm French]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter fires his MAS-36 from the window.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter with MAS-36 on the barricade.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter fires his MAS-36.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|French guards of government building greet Yvon Morandat ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]), one of the leaders of the Resistance.]]  
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Several MAS-36s are seen when Resistance fighters greet Allied planes over Paris.]]
  
 
== Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* ==
 
== Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* ==
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[[Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] rifles are also seen in hands of Resistance fighters.
 
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]]
 
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-SMLE-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-SMLE-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-SMLE-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-SMLE-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
  
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== Vetterli Rifle ==
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== Vetterli Model 1869/70 ==
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In one scene a French veteran fires an antique [[Vetterli Rifle|Vetterli Model 1869/70]] rifle.
 
[[Image:Vetterli69.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Vetterli Model 1869/70 - 10.4mm]]
 
[[Image:Vetterli69.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Vetterli Model 1869/70 - 10.4mm]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Vetterli-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Vetterli-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Vetterli-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Vetterli-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
  
 
== M1 Garand ==
 
== M1 Garand ==
 
[[M1 Garand]] rifles are widely used by US Army and Free French Forces soldiers. They are also seen in hands of Resistance fighters.
 
[[M1 Garand]] rifles are widely used by US Army and Free French Forces soldiers. They are also seen in hands of Resistance fighters.
 
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]]
 
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US Army soldier with M1 rifle meets Maj. Roger Gallois (Pierre Vaneck) who managed to cross the frontline.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A US Army soldier with M1 rifle meets Maj. Roger Gallois (Pierre Vaneck) who managed to cross the frontline.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Garand is seen when Resistance fighters greet Allied planes over Paris.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Garand is seen when Resistance fighters greet Allied planes over Paris.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French soldier with M1 rifle is seen behind Lt. Henri Karcher ([[Jean-Pierre Cassel]]).]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A French soldier with M1 rifle is seen behind Lt. Henri Karcher ([[Jean-Pierre Cassel]]).]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|French soldiers with M1 Garand rifles and [[M1 Carbine]]s escort German POWs in the final scene.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|French soldiers with M1 Garand rifles and [[M1 Carbine]]s escort German POWs in the final scene.]]
  
 
== M1 Carbine ==
 
== M1 Carbine ==
 
[[M1 Carbine]]s are used by US Army and Free French Forces soldiers and officers.
 
[[M1 Carbine]]s are used by US Army and Free French Forces soldiers and officers.
 
[[Image:M1c.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1 Carbine (Post-War) - .30 Carbine]]
 
[[Image:M1c.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1 Carbine (Post-War) - .30 Carbine]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French soldier of marine unit holds an M1 Carbine.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A French soldier of marine unit holds an M1 Carbine.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two French soldiers with M1 Carbines on the bridge across Seine.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Two French soldiers with M1 Carbines on the bridge across Seine.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|US Army Pvt. Charlie ([[Skip Ward]]) with M1 Carbine.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|US Army Pvt. Charlie ([[Skip Ward]]) with M1 Carbine.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Henri Karcher ([[Jean-Pierre Cassel]]) with M1 Carbine.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lt. Henri Karcher ([[Jean-Pierre Cassel]]) with M1 Carbine.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Karcher's soldiers with M1 Carbines and Thompson SMGs in attack.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lt. Karcher's soldiers with M1 Carbines and Thompson SMGs in attack.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Karcher enters the German headquarters.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lt. Karcher enters the German headquarters.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|French soldiers with M1 Garand rifles and [[M1 Carbine]]s escort German POWs in the final scene.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|French soldiers with M1 Garand rifles and [[M1 Carbine]]s escort German POWs in the final scene.]]
  
 
= Machine Guns =
 
= Machine Guns =
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[[Chatellerault M1924/29]] light machine guns are used by Resistance fighters.
 
[[Chatellerault M1924/29]] light machine guns are used by Resistance fighters.
 
[[Image:Chatellerault M1924-29.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Chatellerault M1924/29 - 7.5x54mm]]
 
[[Image:Chatellerault M1924-29.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Chatellerault M1924/29 - 7.5x54mm]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M24-29-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Resistance fighter readies to open fire from the window.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M24-29-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter readies to open fire from the window.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M24-29-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German car under the fire of the machine gun in the same scene.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M24-29-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A German car under the fire of the machine gun in the same scene.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M24-29-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Resistance fighter fires his machine gun.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M24-29-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter fires his machine gun.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M24-29-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Resistance fighter together with Free French Forces soldiers in attack.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M24-29-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter together with Free French Forces soldiers in attack.]]
  
 
== Browning Automatic Rifle ==
 
== Browning Automatic Rifle ==
 
Free French Forces soldiers use [[Browning Automatic Rifle]]s during the battle of Paris streets.
 
Free French Forces soldiers use [[Browning Automatic Rifle]]s during the battle of Paris streets.
 
[[Image:BAR1918.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]]
 
[[Image:BAR1918.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-BAR-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier of Lt. de la Fouchardière's unit holds a BAR with folded bipod.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-BAR-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A soldier of Lt. de la Fouchardière's unit holds a BAR with folded bipod.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-BAR-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier of Lt. Karcher's unit fires a BAR.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-BAR-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A soldier of Lt. Karcher's unit fires a BAR.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-BAR-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A BAR is seen at the background in the same scene.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-BAR-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A BAR is seen at the background in the same scene.]]
  
 
== MG42 ==
 
== MG42 ==
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[[MG42]] machine guns are used by German soldiers. MG42s are also mounted on M24 Chaffee light tanks that are disguised as German tanks.
 
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
 
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A German tanker fires an MG42, mounted on the turret of a fake Panther tank.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|He leaves his machine gun when the tank is under fire.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An MG42 in ambush.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An MG42 in pillbox.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|It fires...]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|...until runs dry.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A German soldier fires an MG42 in the final scene.]]
  
 
== Browning M1919A4 ==
 
== Browning M1919A4 ==
 
[[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are used on both tripods and vehicle mounts.
 
[[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are used on both tripods and vehicle mounts.
 
[[File:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06 Springfield]]
 
[[File:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06 Springfield]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1919-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|US Army soldiers with M19191A4 in ambush.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1919-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|US Army soldiers with M19191A4 in ambush.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1919-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1919A4 is mounted on an M3 Scout Car.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1919-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An M1919A4 is mounted on an M3 Scout Car.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1919-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Karcher's soldiers in action with M1919 on tripod.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1919-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lt. Karcher's soldiers in action with M1919 on tripod.]]
  
 
== Browning M1919A4E1 ==
 
== Browning M1919A4E1 ==
 
[[Browning M1919A4E1]] machine guns are mounted on M4 Sherman tanks and M24 Chaffee light tanks that appear as German tanks.
 
[[Browning M1919A4E1]] machine guns are mounted on M4 Sherman tanks and M24 Chaffee light tanks that appear as German tanks.
 
[[File:Browning M1919A4E1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4E1 - .30-06 Springfield]]
 
[[File:Browning M1919A4E1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4E1 - .30-06 Springfield]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1919-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A coaxial M1919 is seen inside Sgt. Marcel Bizien's ([[Yves Montand]]) M4 tank.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1919-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A coaxial M1919 is seen inside Sgt. Marcel Bizien's ([[Yves Montand]]) M4 tank.]]
  
 
== Browning M2HB ==
 
== Browning M2HB ==
 
[[Browning M2HB]] heavy machine guns are mounted on M4 Sherman tanks and other armoured vehicles.
 
[[Browning M2HB]] heavy machine guns are mounted on M4 Sherman tanks and other armoured vehicles.
 
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]]
 
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M2HB is mounted on M3 Scout Car.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An M2HB is mounted on M3 Scout Car.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A view on the machine gun from the back.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A view on the machine gun from the back.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M2HB is mounted on Sherman tank.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An M2HB is mounted on Sherman tank.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Marcel Bizien ([[Yves Montand]]) fires the M2HB.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sgt. Marcel Bizien ([[Yves Montand]]) fires the M2HB.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M2HB is seen mounted on Sherman tank.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An M2HB is seen mounted on Sherman tank.]]
  
 
== Hotchkiss M1914 ==
 
== Hotchkiss M1914 ==
 
A [[Hotchkiss M1914]] is seen in one scene.
 
A [[Hotchkiss M1914]] is seen in one scene.
 
[[Image:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with Tripod - 8x50mm R]]
 
[[Image:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with Tripod - 8x50mm R]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Hotchkiss14-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Hotchkiss Mle 1914 is used by the Resistance fighters.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Hotchkiss14-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Hotchkiss Mle 1914 is used by the Resistance fighters.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Hotchkiss14-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of the barrel.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Hotchkiss14-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A close view of the barrel.]]
  
 
== Maxim MG08 ==
 
== Maxim MG08 ==
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A [[Maxim MG08]] is seen on German positions in one scene.
 
[[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
 
[[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG08-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG08-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An MG08 is placed in the attic of the farm building.]]
  
 
== Unidentitifed AA Automatic Gun ==
 
== Unidentitifed AA Automatic Gun ==
 
An automatic anti-aircraft gun is seen mounted atop of a German train. Only a thin barrel can be seen. It can be a [[2cm FlaK 38]] or some other small caliber AAA, like [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon]].
 
An automatic anti-aircraft gun is seen mounted atop of a German train. Only a thin barrel can be seen. It can be a [[2cm FlaK 38]] or some other small caliber AAA, like [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon]].
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-AA-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
  
 
== Bofors 40mm ==
 
== Bofors 40mm ==
 
A [[Bofors 40mm]] AA gun is seen guarding the Free French Forces airfield in one scene.
 
A [[Bofors 40mm]] AA gun is seen guarding the Free French Forces airfield in one scene.
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-AA-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Bofors is seen at the left.]]
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[[File:Bofors 40mm trailer.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bofors 40mm L/60 AA gun in a wheeled trailer mounting - 40x311mmR]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-AA-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Bofors is seen at the left.]]
  
 
= Other Weapons =
 
= Other Weapons =
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An [[M9 "Bazooka"]] rocket launcher is used by US Army soldiers Sgt. Warren ([[Anthony Perkins]]), Pvt. Charlie ([[Skip Ward]]), and a French Resistance fighter ([[Jean Valmont]]) who assists them.
 
An [[M9 "Bazooka"]] rocket launcher is used by US Army soldiers Sgt. Warren ([[Anthony Perkins]]), Pvt. Charlie ([[Skip Ward]]), and a French Resistance fighter ([[Jean Valmont]]) who assists them.
 
[[Image:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M9 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch]]
 
[[Image:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M9 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Bazooka-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A bazooka is seen in the jeep while Warren and Charlie discuss about France.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Bazooka-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A bazooka is seen in the jeep while Warren and Charlie discuss about France.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Bazooka-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Charlie holds a bazooka.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Bazooka-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Charlie holds a bazooka.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Bazooka-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Warren fires a bazooka at a German tank. The Frenchman acts as a loader.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Bazooka-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Warren fires a bazooka at a German tank. The Frenchman acts as a loader.]]
  
 
== Panzerschreck ==
 
== Panzerschreck ==
 
In one scene a German soldier fires a [[Panzerschreck]]. It appears to be a mockup rather than the original weapon.
 
In one scene a German soldier fires a [[Panzerschreck]]. It appears to be a mockup rather than the original weapon.
 
[[Image:Tank h5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPzB 54 "Panzerschreck" rocket launcher - 88mm]]
 
[[Image:Tank h5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPzB 54 "Panzerschreck" rocket launcher - 88mm]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Panzerschreck-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
  
 
== Model 24 Stielhandgranate ==
 
== Model 24 Stielhandgranate ==
 
Numerous German soldiers and French Resistance fighters use [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] hand grenades during the battle on Paris streets.
 
Numerous German soldiers and French Resistance fighters use [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] hand grenades during the battle on Paris streets.
 
[[Image:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade]]
 
[[Image:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A burned German tanker officer ([[Christian Rode]]) holds a [[Luger P08]] and an M24 grenade.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A burned German tanker officer ([[Christian Rode]]) holds a [[Luger P08]] and an M24 grenade.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Grenade-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pierre Georges aka "Colonel Fabien" ([[Serge Rousseau]]), one of the leaders of the uprising, carries an M24 grenade.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Grenade-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Pierre Georges aka "Colonel Fabien" ([[Serge Rousseau]]), one of the leaders of the uprising, carries an M24 grenade.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Grenade-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier throws a grenade from the rooftop.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Grenade-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A German soldier throws a grenade from the rooftop.]]
  
 
== Unidentified hand grenade ==
 
== Unidentified hand grenade ==
 
In one scene Sgt. Marcel Bizien ([[Yves Montand]]) uses a hand grenade. It appears to be some "Pineapple"-style grenade but it isn't seen clear enough to be identified.
 
In one scene Sgt. Marcel Bizien ([[Yves Montand]]) uses a hand grenade. It appears to be some "Pineapple"-style grenade but it isn't seen clear enough to be identified.
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Grenade-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bizien readies a grenade, pulling the pin with his teeth (a classic cinema feat!).]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Grenade-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Bizien readies a grenade, pulling the pin with his teeth (a classic cinema feat!).]]
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== 7.5 cm Pak 40 ==
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German [[7.5 cm Pak 40]] AT guns are seen in several scenes.
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[[Image:7,5 cm-Pak 40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|7.5 cm Pak 40 anti-tank gun - 75x714mm R]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-PAK-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Pak 40 is seen on a street.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-PAK-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-PAK-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Pak 40 in action against M4 Sherman tanks.]]
  
 
= Trivia =
 
= Trivia =
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== M4 Sherman Tank ==
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M4 Sherman tanks of several models are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops.
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-9.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-10.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-11.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-12.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-17.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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== M8 Greynound Armoured Car ==
 
== M8 Greynound Armoured Car ==
 
M8 Greyhound armoured cars are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops.
 
M8 Greyhound armoured cars are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops.
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Greyhound-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two M8s follow an M4 Sherman tank when Leclerc's troops advance to Paris.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Greyhound-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Two M8s follow an M4 Sherman tank when Leclerc's troops advance to Paris.]]
  
 
== M3 Halftrack APC ==
 
== M3 Halftrack APC ==
 
M3 Halftrack APCs are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops.
 
M3 Halftrack APCs are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops.
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Halftrack-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An APC on Paris street.]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Halftrack-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An APC on Paris street.]]
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== M24 Chaffee Tank (visually modified) ==
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Visually modified M24 Chaffee light tanks appear as German tanks.
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-14.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
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== Renault R35 ==
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An old Renault R35 tank is used by German troops in one scene.
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[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-15.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
  
 
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Is Paris Burning?
Is Paris Burning Poster.jpg
USA Release Theatrical Poster
Country FRA.jpg France
Directed by René Clément
Release Date 1966
Language French
German
English
Studio Marianne Productions
Transcontinental Films
Distributor Paramount Pictures
Main Cast
Character Actor
Jacques Chaban-Delmas Alain Delon
Henri Rol-Tanguy Bruno Cremer
Françoise Labe Leslie Caron
Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz Gert Fröbe
Consul Raoul Nordling Orson Welles
Gen. Jacques Leclerc Claude Rich
Gen. George Patton Kirk Douglas
Gen. Omar Bradley Glenn Ford
Maj. Roger Gallois Pierre Vaneck
Yvon Morandat Jean-Paul Belmondo


Is Paris Burning? (French title Paris brûle-t-il?) is a 1966 French World War II epic that focuses on the events surrounding the liberation of Paris in August 1944. The movie was directed by René Clément and featured an all-star cast of both French and American actors who appear in the roles of historical figures involved in the event.


The following weapons were used in the film Is Paris Burning?:


Handguns

Luger P08

Luger P08 pistols are widely used by German officers and French Resistance fighters.

Luger P08 - 9x19mm
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Mle 1892 Revolver

In one scene a Resistance fighter is seen with a Mle 1892 Revolver.

Modele d’Ordonnance Mle 1892 Revolver - 8 x 27mm SR
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Mauser HSc

A Mauser HSc pistol is a personal firearm of Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz (Gert Fröbe). Several of von Choltitz's adjutants also carry HSc pistols.

A Nazi Germany Mauser HSc World War 2 Production - .32 ACP (7.65x17mm)
Von Choltitz's pistol is seen in the drawer.
Von Choltitz's adjutant surrenders his pistol in the final scene.

M1911A1

M1911A1 pistols are carried by nearly all US Army and Free French Forces officers and generals. Gen. George Patton (Kirk Douglas), Gen. Omar Bradley (Glenn Ford), Gen. Edwin Sibert (Robert Stack) carry M1911A1s in holsters. The pistols are seen in action in hands of junior officers and NCOs.

World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1
A close view of Lt. Pierre de la Fouchardière's (Claude Rich) pistol. Note: Claude Rich appears in two roles, Gen. Leclerc and Lt. de la Fouchardière.
Sgt. Marcel Bizien (Yves Montand) captures a German tank with a pistol in hand.
A high rank German officer surrenders to Lt. Henri Karcher (Jean-Pierre Cassel) in the final scene.

FN Model 1910

Some French Resistance fighters are seen with FN Model 1910 pistols.

FN Model 1910 - .380 ACP
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Unique Model 17

Some French Resistance fighters are seen with Unique Model 17 pistols.

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Submachine Guns

MP40

MP40 SMGs are widely used by German soldiers. Some Resistance fighters use captured MP40s.

MP40 - 9x19mm
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Sten Mk II

Many French Resistance fighters are armed with Sten Mk II SMGs.

Sten Mk II (Canadian) - 9x19mm
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M3 "Grease Gun"

In one scene a Resistance fighter is seen with an M3 "Grease Gun".

M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP
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M1A1 Thompson

Many Free French Forces soldiers carry M1A1 Thompson SMGs.

M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP
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Lt. Karcher's soldiers with M1 Carbines and Thompson SMGs in attack.
A soldier with Thompson is seen next to Lt. Karcher in the final scene.

Rifles

Mauser Karabiner 98k

German soldiers carry Karabiner 98k rifles.

Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser
A German soldier in battle.
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A German soldier fires from a rooftop.

Mauser Karabiner 98b

German soldiers also carry Karabiner 98b rifles.

Karabiner 98b - 7.92x57mm Mauser
A German soldier carries a 98b rifle. Note the shape of the rear sight.

Mauser vz. 16/33 Rifles

German soldiers also carry Mauser carbines that appear to be Czech vz. 16/33 (German index Gewehr 33/40 (t)).

Czech vz. 16/33 - 7.92x57mm Mauser
German soldiers escort arrested Resistance fighters.
German soldiers with short Mauser rifles.

Unidentified Mauser Rifles

A Mauser with a straight bolt handle is seen at the left.
German soldiers carry rifles with straight and turned down bolt handles.
Resistance fighters take rifles from slain German soldiers.
German soldiers with rifles and MP40s.

MAS-36

Many French Resistance fighters are armed with MAS-36 rifles.

MAS-36 - 7.5x54mm French
A Resistance fighter fires his MAS-36 from the window.
A Resistance fighter with MAS-36 on the barricade.
A Resistance fighter fires his MAS-36.
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French guards of government building greet Yvon Morandat (Jean-Paul Belmondo), one of the leaders of the Resistance.
Several MAS-36s are seen when Resistance fighters greet Allied planes over Paris.

Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*

Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifles are also seen in hands of Resistance fighters.

Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British
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Vetterli Model 1869/70

In one scene a French veteran fires an antique Vetterli Model 1869/70 rifle.

Vetterli Model 1869/70 - 10.4mm
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M1 Garand

M1 Garand rifles are widely used by US Army and Free French Forces soldiers. They are also seen in hands of Resistance fighters.

M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06
A US Army soldier with M1 rifle meets Maj. Roger Gallois (Pierre Vaneck) who managed to cross the frontline.
A Garand is seen when Resistance fighters greet Allied planes over Paris.
A French soldier with M1 rifle is seen behind Lt. Henri Karcher (Jean-Pierre Cassel).
French soldiers with M1 Garand rifles and M1 Carbines escort German POWs in the final scene.

M1 Carbine

M1 Carbines are used by US Army and Free French Forces soldiers and officers.

M1 Carbine (Post-War) - .30 Carbine
A French soldier of marine unit holds an M1 Carbine.
Two French soldiers with M1 Carbines on the bridge across Seine.
US Army Pvt. Charlie (Skip Ward) with M1 Carbine.
Lt. Henri Karcher (Jean-Pierre Cassel) with M1 Carbine.
Lt. Karcher's soldiers with M1 Carbines and Thompson SMGs in attack.
Lt. Karcher enters the German headquarters.
French soldiers with M1 Garand rifles and M1 Carbines escort German POWs in the final scene.

Machine Guns

Chatellerault M1924/29

Chatellerault M1924/29 light machine guns are used by Resistance fighters.

Chatellerault M1924/29 - 7.5x54mm
A Resistance fighter readies to open fire from the window.
A German car under the fire of the machine gun in the same scene.
A Resistance fighter fires his machine gun.
A Resistance fighter together with Free French Forces soldiers in attack.

Browning Automatic Rifle

Free French Forces soldiers use Browning Automatic Rifles during the battle of Paris streets.

M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06
A soldier of Lt. de la Fouchardière's unit holds a BAR with folded bipod.
A soldier of Lt. Karcher's unit fires a BAR.
A BAR is seen at the background in the same scene.

MG42

MG42 machine guns are used by German soldiers. MG42s are also mounted on M24 Chaffee light tanks that are disguised as German tanks.

MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser
A German tanker fires an MG42, mounted on the turret of a fake Panther tank.
He leaves his machine gun when the tank is under fire.
An MG42 in ambush.
An MG42 in pillbox.
It fires...
...until runs dry.
A German soldier fires an MG42 in the final scene.

Browning M1919A4

Browning M1919A4 machine guns are used on both tripods and vehicle mounts.

Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06 Springfield
US Army soldiers with M19191A4 in ambush.
An M1919A4 is mounted on an M3 Scout Car.
Lt. Karcher's soldiers in action with M1919 on tripod.

Browning M1919A4E1

Browning M1919A4E1 machine guns are mounted on M4 Sherman tanks and M24 Chaffee light tanks that appear as German tanks.

Browning M1919A4E1 - .30-06 Springfield
A coaxial M1919 is seen inside Sgt. Marcel Bizien's (Yves Montand) M4 tank.

Browning M2HB

Browning M2HB heavy machine guns are mounted on M4 Sherman tanks and other armoured vehicles.

Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG
An M2HB is mounted on M3 Scout Car.
A view on the machine gun from the back.
An M2HB is mounted on Sherman tank.
Sgt. Marcel Bizien (Yves Montand) fires the M2HB.
An M2HB is seen mounted on Sherman tank.

Hotchkiss M1914

A Hotchkiss M1914 is seen in one scene.

M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with Tripod - 8x50mm R
A Hotchkiss Mle 1914 is used by the Resistance fighters.
A close view of the barrel.

Maxim MG08

A Maxim MG08 is seen on German positions in one scene.

Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser
An MG08 is placed in the attic of the farm building.

Unidentitifed AA Automatic Gun

An automatic anti-aircraft gun is seen mounted atop of a German train. Only a thin barrel can be seen. It can be a 2cm FlaK 38 or some other small caliber AAA, like Oerlikon 20mm Cannon.

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Bofors 40mm

A Bofors 40mm AA gun is seen guarding the Free French Forces airfield in one scene.

Bofors 40mm L/60 AA gun in a wheeled trailer mounting - 40x311mmR
A Bofors is seen at the left.

Other Weapons

M9 "Bazooka"

An M9 "Bazooka" rocket launcher is used by US Army soldiers Sgt. Warren (Anthony Perkins), Pvt. Charlie (Skip Ward), and a French Resistance fighter (Jean Valmont) who assists them.

M9 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch
A bazooka is seen in the jeep while Warren and Charlie discuss about France.
Charlie holds a bazooka.
Warren fires a bazooka at a German tank. The Frenchman acts as a loader.

Panzerschreck

In one scene a German soldier fires a Panzerschreck. It appears to be a mockup rather than the original weapon.

RPzB 54 "Panzerschreck" rocket launcher - 88mm
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Model 24 Stielhandgranate

Numerous German soldiers and French Resistance fighters use Model 24 Stielhandgranate hand grenades during the battle on Paris streets.

Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade
A burned German tanker officer (Christian Rode) holds a Luger P08 and an M24 grenade.
Pierre Georges aka "Colonel Fabien" (Serge Rousseau), one of the leaders of the uprising, carries an M24 grenade.
A German soldier throws a grenade from the rooftop.

Unidentified hand grenade

In one scene Sgt. Marcel Bizien (Yves Montand) uses a hand grenade. It appears to be some "Pineapple"-style grenade but it isn't seen clear enough to be identified.

Bizien readies a grenade, pulling the pin with his teeth (a classic cinema feat!).

7.5 cm Pak 40

German 7.5 cm Pak 40 AT guns are seen in several scenes.

7.5 cm Pak 40 anti-tank gun - 75x714mm R
A Pak 40 is seen on a street.
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Pak 40 in action against M4 Sherman tanks.

Trivia

M4 Sherman Tank

M4 Sherman tanks of several models are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops.

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M8 Greynound Armoured Car

M8 Greyhound armoured cars are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops.

Two M8s follow an M4 Sherman tank when Leclerc's troops advance to Paris.

M3 Halftrack APC

M3 Halftrack APCs are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops.

An APC on Paris street.

M24 Chaffee Tank (visually modified)

Visually modified M24 Chaffee light tanks appear as German tanks.

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Renault R35

An old Renault R35 tank is used by German troops in one scene.

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