Company of Heroes (2013)

Company of Heroes (2013)

Company of Heroes is the 2013 World War II film inspired by the videogame of the same name. The film focuses on a platoon of US Army soldiers who find themselves behind enemy lines in the Ardennes forest in 1944. After engaging enemy forces, the men find that Germany is devising a secret superweapon and resolve to retrieve the bomb for the Allies. The film stars Chad Michael Collins, Neal McDonough, Vinnie Jones, and Tom Sizemore.

The following weapons were used in the film Company of Heroes (2013):

Allied Weapons

Gewehr 43

The Gewehr 43 is used by Nate (Chad Michael Collins) as a sniper rifle. While the rifle was used in World War II, this was a German weapon and it's not explained in the film why US forces were using it. It is missing the front sight and during one battle, Nate works the charging handle like a bolt action rifle.

Gewehr 43 - 7.92x57mm Mauser

The scoped Gewehr 43 is used by Nate (Chad Michael Collins). This rifle was in reality used by the German army during the war.

Note that the front sight has been removed.

During one battle, Nate works the charging handle like a bolt action rifle.

The Gehewr 43 is seen at the bottom.

Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk 1*

Despite the fact that Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1* was the standard rifle for the Commonwealth troops and M1 Garand was the main rifle carried by US troops during World War II, the Lee-Enfield is seen carried by the majority of the US troops in the film.

Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1 - .303 British

A US soldier fires the Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1*. This rifle was instead the standard rifle carried by Commonwealth troops during the war.

The Lee-Enfield is seen on the right.

M1A1 Thompson

The M1A1 Thompson is seen carried by some US troops including Nate (Chad Michael Collins) and Dean Ranson (Tom Sizemore).

M1A1 Thompson - .45 ACP

Nate carries the M1A1 Thompson.

Dean Ranson (Tom Sizemore) carries the Thompson.

carries the Thompson on the left.

M1928A1 Thompson

A M1928A1 Thompson is seen used in the film.

M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP.

A M1928A1 Thompson is seen used in the film.

Browning M2 Aircraft Heavy Machine Gun

The Browning M2 Aircraft heavy machine gun appears in the film as the primary armament of U.S. aircraft, specifically the P-51 Mustangs and the B-17 Flying Fortresses.

Browning M2 aircraft heavy machine gun .50 BMG

A P-51 Mustang opens fire with its machine guns.

The Browning M2 Aircraft heavy machine gun appears in the film as the primary armament of U.S. aircraft, specifically the B-17 Flying Fortress.

M9 "Bazooka"

Nate is using an M9 bazooka as well. Because the film takes place in late 1944, the weapon would not be anachronistic.

M9 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch

Axis Weapons

Walther P38

The Walther P38 is carried by German officers in the film. The pistol also is used by Nate and Kestrel (Melia Kreiling).

Walther P38 - 9x19mm

Closeup of the Walther P38.

Kestrel (Melia Kreiling) fires the Walther P38.

VZ-24 Czech Mauser

The VZ-24 Czech Mauser is the rifle carried by German troops in the film.

Czech vz. 24 - 7.92x57mm Mauser

German soldiers fire their rifles.

German soldier fire his rifle.

Karabiner 98 Sniper

The Kar98's scoped sniper variant is used by a German sniper at the film's beginning.

Karabiner 98k Sniper - 7.92x57mm Mauser

The Kar98's scoped sniper variant is used by a German sniper at the film's beginning.

MP40

The MP40 is used by German troops as well as the men in the film.

MP40 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm

German soldier fires his MP40.

Dean Ransome (Tom Sizemore) fires the MP40.

Brent Willoughby (Vinnie Jones) holds the MP40.

MG42

The MG42 is seen mounted on a German truck during the film's final chase.

Example of a MG42 used in film - 7.92x57mm Mauser

The MG42 is fired. Note the "starburst" muzzle flash added with CGI (as the machine gun is not fitted with a flash hider).

Schwarzlose Model M1907/24

The Schwarzlose Model M1907/24 is used by a German machine gun team at the film's beginning.

7.92x57 Mauser - Czechoslovak VZ 24 Machine Gun