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− | The ''Grenztruppen''' arsenal's main weapon is the [[MPi-KMS-72]]. It is distributed by Burkhard Schönhammer ([[Max Hopp]]) to Michael Krüger ([[Robert Gallinowski]]) and Ulrich Rotermund ([[Milan Peschel]]). Burkhard | + | The ''Grenztruppen''' arsenal's main weapon is the [[MPi-KMS-72]]. It is distributed by Burkhard Schönhammer ([[Max Hopp]]) to Michael Krüger ([[Robert Gallinowski]]) and Ulrich Rotermund ([[Milan Peschel]]). Burkhard refers to it an MP (''Maschinenpistole'') which is correct for East Germany since the term ''Sturmgewehr'' / "Assault Rifle" had negative political connotations to the Nazi era. |
[[File:East German Mpi-KMS with sling and side-folding stock.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MPi-KMS-72 - 7.62x39mm]] | [[File:East German Mpi-KMS with sling and side-folding stock.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MPi-KMS-72 - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[File:BornholmerStraße-MPi1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Burkhard opens the weapon cupboard.]] | [[File:BornholmerStraße-MPi1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Burkhard opens the weapon cupboard.]] |
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Bornholmer Straße (Bornholm Street) is a 2014 German TV movie directed by Christian Schwochow for the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The film shows the last hours before the opening of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, at the border crossing of Bornholmer Straße from the perspective of the commander Harald Schäfer. The script is based on the events of the night when Commander Harald Jäger gave the order to open the border.
The following weapons were used in the film Bornholmer Straße:
MPi-KMS-72
The Grenztruppen' arsenal's main weapon is the MPi-KMS-72. It is distributed by Burkhard Schönhammer (Max Hopp) to Michael Krüger (Robert Gallinowski) and Ulrich Rotermund (Milan Peschel). Burkhard refers to it an MP (Maschinenpistole) which is correct for East Germany since the term Sturmgewehr / "Assault Rifle" had negative political connotations to the Nazi era.
PSL Sniper Rifle
Burkhard gets a PSL Sniper Rifle nicknamed "Sharp Lilly" to shoot into the crowd to make a statement.
Makarov PM
The standard sidearm is the Makarov PM pistol.