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Steiner ([[James Coburn]]), as well as many of men he is commanding, loots a [[PPSh-41 / PPS-43|PPSh-41]] in the attack on a mortar position early in the movie. Steiner then uses it throughout the film. Originally chambered for 7.62x25. The PPSh-41 was later adopted by the German army & renamed the MP717(r) and re-chambered for 9mm parabellum. It should be noted that the drum magazine could not be used with the 9mm conversion, so Steiner's has to be in the original caliber. | Steiner ([[James Coburn]]), as well as many of men he is commanding, loots a [[PPSh-41 / PPS-43|PPSh-41]] in the attack on a mortar position early in the movie. Steiner then uses it throughout the film. Originally chambered for 7.62x25. The PPSh-41 was later adopted by the German army & renamed the MP717(r) and re-chambered for 9mm parabellum. It should be noted that the drum magazine could not be used with the 9mm conversion, so Steiner's has to be in the original caliber. | ||
[[Image:PPSH-01-SMG.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Soviet PPSh-41 Submachine Gun - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | [[Image:PPSH-01-SMG.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Soviet PPSh-41 Submachine Gun - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | ||
− | [[Image:Cross_of_Iron_(36).jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Cross_of_Iron_(36).jpg|thumb|500px|none|Steiner with his PSSh-41]] |
− | [[Image:Cross_of_Iron_(40).jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Cross_of_Iron_(40).jpg|thumb|500px|none|Steiner getting sweet revenge with his PPSh-41]] |
− | [[File:CrossOfIron - PPSH41.jpg|thumb| | + | [[File:CrossOfIron - PPSH41.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Reisenauer ([[Fred Stillkrauth]]) holds a [[PPSh-41]] as the squad storm the farmhouse.]] |
== MP40 == | == MP40 == | ||
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[[MP40 | MP40's]] are carried by most of Steiner's platoon before the attack on the mortar position, after it only Private's Kern and Anselm continue to use it. It is also used by many of the German soldiers seen throughout the film including Colonel Brandt ([[James Mason]]) and Captain Stransky ([[Maximilian Schell]]), Stransky tries to use one in the finale but demonstrates his incompetence to Steiner when he cannot reload it. | [[MP40 | MP40's]] are carried by most of Steiner's platoon before the attack on the mortar position, after it only Private's Kern and Anselm continue to use it. It is also used by many of the German soldiers seen throughout the film including Colonel Brandt ([[James Mason]]) and Captain Stransky ([[Maximilian Schell]]), Stransky tries to use one in the finale but demonstrates his incompetence to Steiner when he cannot reload it. | ||
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MP40 - 9mm.]] | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MP40 - 9mm.]] | ||
− | [[Image:Cross_of_Iron_(30).jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Cross_of_Iron_(30).jpg|thumb|500px|none|German soldier with the MP40]] |
− | [[Image:Cross_of_Iron_(9).jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Cross_of_Iron_(9).jpg|thumb|500px|none|Steiner with the MP40 at the beginning of the film]] |
− | [[File:CrossOfIron - MP40 2.jpg|thumb| | + | [[File:CrossOfIron - MP40 2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A member of Steiner's squad, in disguise as a Soviet soldier, fires a [[PPSh-41]], a MP40 slung over his left shoulder.]] |
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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The [[Karabiner 98k]] is carried by several German soldiers in the film including a Private in Steiner's platoon. | The [[Karabiner 98k]] is carried by several German soldiers in the film including a Private in Steiner's platoon. | ||
− | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Karabiner 98k, 7.92x57mm]] |
− | [[File:CrossOfIron - Kar98.jpg|thumb| | + | [[File:CrossOfIron - Kar98.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Dietz ([[Michael Nowka]]) holds a [[Karabiner 98k]].]] |
== Mosin Nagant M91/30 == | == Mosin Nagant M91/30 == | ||
Some Red Army soldiers are armed with [[Mosin Nagant Rifle|Mosin Nagant M91/30]] rifles. | Some Red Army soldiers are armed with [[Mosin Nagant Rifle|Mosin Nagant M91/30]] rifles. | ||
− | [[Image:M9130.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:M9130.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Mosin Nagant M91/30, 7.63x54R]] |
− | [[Image:Cross_of_Iron_(42).jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Cross_of_Iron_(42).jpg|thumb|500px|none|Russian soldier with Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine. Note the folding "spike" type bayonet.]] |
== Mosin Nagant M91/30 sniper rifle == | == Mosin Nagant M91/30 sniper rifle == | ||
In the beginning sequence a [[Mosin Nagant Rifle|Mosin Nagant M91/30 sniper rifle]] is picked up by Private Maag (Burkhard Driest) from a dead Russian soldier, Maag continues to use it for the rest of the film until he pretends to be a Soviet prisoner. | In the beginning sequence a [[Mosin Nagant Rifle|Mosin Nagant M91/30 sniper rifle]] is picked up by Private Maag (Burkhard Driest) from a dead Russian soldier, Maag continues to use it for the rest of the film until he pretends to be a Soviet prisoner. | ||
− | [[Image:MosinNagantM9130Sniper.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:MosinNagantM9130Sniper.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Mosin Nagant M91/30 sniper rifle, 7.63x54R]] |
− | [[Image:Cross_of_Iron_(5).jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Cross_of_Iron_(5).jpg|thumb|500px|none|Private Maag inspecting the Mosin Nagant M91/30 that he uses for the rest of the movie]] |
=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
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Stransky's sidearm is a [[Beretta M1934|Beretta Model 1934]], seen when he draws it in preparation to shoot the young Russian boy. | Stransky's sidearm is a [[Beretta M1934|Beretta Model 1934]], seen when he draws it in preparation to shoot the young Russian boy. | ||
[[Image:BerettaModel1935.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta M1935, .32 ACP version of the M1934]] | [[Image:BerettaModel1935.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta M1935, .32 ACP version of the M1934]] | ||
− | [[Image:Cross_of_Iron_(15).jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Cross_of_Iron_(15).jpg|thumb|500px|none|Stransky and his Beretta M1934]] |
− | [[File:Max34.jpg|thumb| | + | [[File:Max34.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Stransky cleans his Beretta M1934]] |
== Walther P38 == | == Walther P38 == | ||
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[[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38]] | [[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38]] | ||
− | [[Image:Cross_of_Iron_(34).jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Cross_of_Iron_(34).jpg|thumb|500px|none|Corporal Kruger with his Walther P38]] |
== Luger P08 == | == Luger P08 == | ||
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Sergeant(Feldwebel) Steiner carries a [[Luger P08]] pistol as his sidearm throughout the movie, it is most notably seen when he drops his webbing and the Russian child soldier takes it out of its holster as nobody watches but decides to not use it | Sergeant(Feldwebel) Steiner carries a [[Luger P08]] pistol as his sidearm throughout the movie, it is most notably seen when he drops his webbing and the Russian child soldier takes it out of its holster as nobody watches but decides to not use it | ||
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[File:CrossOfIron - Luger08.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:CrossOfIron - Luger08.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Russian boy picks up Steiner's [[Luger P08]].]] |
=Other= | =Other= | ||
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Soviet forces are also seen using the [[Degtyarov DP Series Machine Gun|Degtyarov DP-28]] light machine gun. | Soviet forces are also seen using the [[Degtyarov DP Series Machine Gun|Degtyarov DP-28]] light machine gun. | ||
[[Image:DP-28.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Degtyarev DP-28 machine gun - 7.62x54mm Russian]] | [[Image:DP-28.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Degtyarev DP-28 machine gun - 7.62x54mm Russian]] | ||
− | [[File:CrossOfIron - Degtar.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:CrossOfIron - Degtar.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Degtyarev DP-28 machine gun on a table inside the farmhouse.]] |
− | [[File:CrossOfIron - Degtar 2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:CrossOfIron - Degtar 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Soviet soldier fires a Degtyarev DP-28 during the film's climax.]] |
==PTRS-41== | ==PTRS-41== | ||
The [[PTRS-41]] anti-tank rifle is seen used by Soviet ground forces during the climax. | The [[PTRS-41]] anti-tank rifle is seen used by Soviet ground forces during the climax. | ||
[[Image:PTRS 41.jpg|thumb|none|400px|PTRS-41 anti-tank rifle 14.5x114mm]] | [[Image:PTRS 41.jpg|thumb|none|400px|PTRS-41 anti-tank rifle 14.5x114mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:COI 23.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:COI 23.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The [[PTRS-41]] anti-tank rifle fired by a Soviet soldier.]] |
Revision as of 18:00, 13 January 2012
Cross of Iron is a 1977 WWII film directed by Sam Peckinpah and stars James Coburn, Maximilian Schell, and James Mason. The film tells the story of a disgruntled yet highly decorated Sergeant and his reconnaissance platoon of the German Army that is fighting on the Kuban Bridgehead, Soviet Union. All is going as well as can be expected during a retreat until a zealous Captain turns up, so jealous of Steiner's awards that he sets about a vendetta to rid himself of Steiner and in the same time win the coveted Iron Cross.
The following weapons were used in the film Cross of Iron:
Submachine Guns
PPSh-41
Steiner (James Coburn), as well as many of men he is commanding, loots a PPSh-41 in the attack on a mortar position early in the movie. Steiner then uses it throughout the film. Originally chambered for 7.62x25. The PPSh-41 was later adopted by the German army & renamed the MP717(r) and re-chambered for 9mm parabellum. It should be noted that the drum magazine could not be used with the 9mm conversion, so Steiner's has to be in the original caliber.
MP40
MP40's are carried by most of Steiner's platoon before the attack on the mortar position, after it only Private's Kern and Anselm continue to use it. It is also used by many of the German soldiers seen throughout the film including Colonel Brandt (James Mason) and Captain Stransky (Maximilian Schell), Stransky tries to use one in the finale but demonstrates his incompetence to Steiner when he cannot reload it.
Rifles
Mauser Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k is carried by several German soldiers in the film including a Private in Steiner's platoon.
Mosin Nagant M91/30
Some Red Army soldiers are armed with Mosin Nagant M91/30 rifles.
Mosin Nagant M91/30 sniper rifle
In the beginning sequence a Mosin Nagant M91/30 sniper rifle is picked up by Private Maag (Burkhard Driest) from a dead Russian soldier, Maag continues to use it for the rest of the film until he pretends to be a Soviet prisoner.
Handguns
Beretta Model 1934
Stransky's sidearm is a Beretta Model 1934, seen when he draws it in preparation to shoot the young Russian boy.
Walther P38
The Walther P38 is used by Corporal (Unteroffizier) Kruger (Klaus Lowitsch) in close combat situations when he loses his submachine gun.
Luger P08
Sergeant(Feldwebel) Steiner carries a Luger P08 pistol as his sidearm throughout the movie, it is most notably seen when he drops his webbing and the Russian child soldier takes it out of its holster as nobody watches but decides to not use it
Other
MG42
German forces are seen using the MG42.
Degtyaryov DP-28
Soviet forces are also seen using the Degtyarov DP-28 light machine gun.
PTRS-41
The PTRS-41 anti-tank rifle is seen used by Soviet ground forces during the climax.