Battle of the Bulge

Battle of the Bulge (1965)

Battle of the Bulge is the 1965 World War II film that focuses on the events of the famous battle that occurred during the German winter offensive of 1944. As was customary for World War II films of the time, this film features an all-star cast including Henry Fonda, Telly Savalas, Charles Bronson, and Robert Shaw. While the film does feature several impressive tank battle sequences, many of the events and characters in the film were heavily fictionalized for dramatic purposes.

The following firearms can be seen in the film Battle of the Bulge:

M1 Garand

The M1 Garand was the most common weapon among US infantrymen during WWII. The M1 Garand is carried by numerous US soldiers throughout the film.

M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06

US Troops with their M1 Garand rifles retreat from oncoming German armor.

Several US Troops fire their M1 Garand rifles at escaping German tankers.

M1 Garand (sniper scope)

An M1 Garand fitted with a scope is used by Sgt. Duquesne (George Montgomery), possibly a M1C or D Garand.

Sgt. Duquesne (George Montgomery) shoots the sniper rifle.

M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine is seen briefly held by a German infiltrator disguised as a US soldier.

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 twin magazine pouch for buttstock

German infiltrators disguised as US troops surprise Col. Hessler (Robert Shaw). The M1 Carbine is carried by the soldier on the left.

M3 Grease Gun

The M3 Grease Gun is the most common submachine gun carried by US infantrymen during WWII and is seen used by Sgt. Duquesne and Lt. Weaver.

M3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP

Sgt. Duquesne (George Montgomery) holding an M3 Grease Gun as he inspects the battlefield with Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur).

Browning M1919.30 Caliber Machine Gun

M1919 A4 is seen mounted on the US tanks and is fired handheld by Sgt. Guffy (Telly Savalas).

A variant of the Browning M1919 developed during World War 2, this model is designated the M37, with the ability to feed from either the left or the right of the weapon - 30-06. This example is shown without a tripod, only the pintle mount. This the MOST likely .30 cal machine gun to be seen firing from armored vehicles.

Sgt. Guffy (Telly Savalas) firing the M1919A4 handheld.

Thompson M1A1

The Thompson rarely seen used by American infantryman.

M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP

Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher

Wolenski (Charles Bronson) uses an Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher with a blast shield to damage a German Tiger Tank. The upgraded bazookas were provided by the Spanish Army, wich supported several war films made in Spain in the 1960s. The tanks were obtained the same way.

Spanish M65 Rocket Launcher.

Wolenski (Charles Bronson) fires the Bazooka using the shoulder of Lt. Col. Kiley (Henry Fonda).

Colt M1911A1

Seen in the holster of US officers and used by Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur).

World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP

Lt. Weaver has his M1911 out as they observe the oncoming German offensive.

Browning M2 Aircraft

The Browning M2 can be seen mounted on US Army vehicles.

Browning M2 Aircraft .50 BMG

Browning Automatic Rifle

The Browning Automatic Rifle can be seen used by American Military personnel.

Browning Automatic Rifle .30-06

M7 rifle grenade

Seen fitted to several M1 Garand rifles.

M7 rifle grenade launcher

Sten

Sturmgewehr 44

A Sturmgewehr 44 is used by a German soldier and this is the rifle that Lt. Col. Kiley (Henry Fonda) examined from a captured German patrol while he was checking the personnel in a bunker.