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=Allied Weapons= | =Allied Weapons= | ||
| − | ==Webley Mk.VI== | + | ==Handguns== |
| + | ===Webley Mk.VI=== | ||
The [[Webley Mk VI]] is carried by Canadian officers throughout the movie, although the Canadian Corps was actually issued the Smith & Wesson Mk.II Hand Ejector, and the first troops to arrive in France (which included the 10th Battalion) were issued Colt 1911s. | The [[Webley Mk VI]] is carried by Canadian officers throughout the movie, although the Canadian Corps was actually issued the Smith & Wesson Mk.II Hand Ejector, and the first troops to arrive in France (which included the 10th Battalion) were issued Colt 1911s. | ||
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[[Image:Passchendaelewebley2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A 10th Battalion company commander shouts orders while carrying his Webley.]] | [[Image:Passchendaelewebley2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A 10th Battalion company commander shouts orders while carrying his Webley.]] | ||
| − | ==Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)== | + | ==Rifles= |
| + | ===Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)=== | ||
Most Canadian soldiers carry [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|Lee-Enfield]] rifles, including Sgt. Dunne ([[Paul Gross]]), Pte. Highway ([[Michael Greyeyes]]) and Pte. Mann ([[Joe Dinicol]]). | Most Canadian soldiers carry [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|Lee-Enfield]] rifles, including Sgt. Dunne ([[Paul Gross]]), Pte. Highway ([[Michael Greyeyes]]) and Pte. Mann ([[Joe Dinicol]]). | ||
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[[Image:Passchendaele303.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Special - the 10th Battalion's deputy commander indicates a position with a .303 Mk.VII cartridge. This is an error, as at Passchendaele the Canadian Corps was still using the round-nosed Mk.VI round.]] | [[Image:Passchendaele303.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Special - the 10th Battalion's deputy commander indicates a position with a .303 Mk.VII cartridge. This is an error, as at Passchendaele the Canadian Corps was still using the round-nosed Mk.VI round.]] | ||
| − | ==Lewis Gun== | + | =Machine Guns== |
| + | ===Lewis Gun=== | ||
The [[Lewis Gun#Infantry|Lewis Gun]] is used by Canadian soldiers through the Passchendaele scenes, most noticeably Pte. Godin ([[Justin Michael Carriere]]). | The [[Lewis Gun#Infantry|Lewis Gun]] is used by Canadian soldiers through the Passchendaele scenes, most noticeably Pte. Godin ([[Justin Michael Carriere]]). | ||
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[[Image:Passchendaelelewis4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pte. Godin mans his Lewis gun while cursing in French. The movie never explains why a Quebecois is serving in an Albertan battalion.]] | [[Image:Passchendaelelewis4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pte. Godin mans his Lewis gun while cursing in French. The movie never explains why a Quebecois is serving in an Albertan battalion.]] | ||
| − | ==Vickers MK1 Machine Gun== | + | ===Vickers MK1 Machine Gun=== |
A [[Vickers#Vickers MK1 Machine Gun|Vickers MK1 Machine Gun]] is mounted on display at a recruiting tent in Calgary.. | A [[Vickers#Vickers MK1 Machine Gun|Vickers MK1 Machine Gun]] is mounted on display at a recruiting tent in Calgary.. | ||
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[[Image:Passchendaelevickers.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Vickers gun on display outside of a recruiting tent in Calgary.]] | [[Image:Passchendaelevickers.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Vickers gun on display outside of a recruiting tent in Calgary.]] | ||
| − | ==Ordnance QF 18 Pdr== | + | ==Other== |
| + | ===Ordnance QF 18 Pdr=== | ||
Fired at German lines at the opening of the Passchendaele attack. | Fired at German lines at the opening of the Passchendaele attack. | ||
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[[Image:Passchendaele18pdr.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ordnance QF 18 Pdrs prepare to open fire on the German positions.]] | [[Image:Passchendaele18pdr.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ordnance QF 18 Pdrs prepare to open fire on the German positions.]] | ||
| − | ==No.36 Mills Bomb== | + | ===No.36 Mills Bomb=== |
Sgt. Dunne uses a [[Mills Bomb]] to kill the German machine gun crew. | Sgt. Dunne uses a [[Mills Bomb]] to kill the German machine gun crew. | ||
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=German Weapons= | =German Weapons= | ||
| − | ==Mauser C/96 "Bolo Model"== | + | ==Handguns== |
| + | ===Mauser C/96 "Bolo Model"=== | ||
A German Sergeant is seen with what appears to be a postwar [[Mauser C96#Mauser C96 "Bolo" model|Mauser C96 "Bolo" model]]. | A German Sergeant is seen with what appears to be a postwar [[Mauser C96#Mauser C96 "Bolo" model|Mauser C96 "Bolo" model]]. | ||
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[[Image:Passchendaelebolo3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The German Sergeant fires his Mauser]] | [[Image:Passchendaelebolo3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The German Sergeant fires his Mauser]] | ||
| − | ==Turkish Mauser 1903== | + | ==Rifles== |
| + | ===Turkish Mauser 1903=== | ||
German soldiers throughout the Passchendaele battle carry [[Mauser Rifle Series#1903 Turkish Mauser|Turkish Mauser 1903]]. According the movies' armorer, a supply of correct German [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] rifles was located for this film, but could not be imported in time and the Turkish model was substituted. | German soldiers throughout the Passchendaele battle carry [[Mauser Rifle Series#1903 Turkish Mauser|Turkish Mauser 1903]]. According the movies' armorer, a supply of correct German [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] rifles was located for this film, but could not be imported in time and the Turkish model was substituted. | ||
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[[Image:Passchendaelemauser2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier aims his Mauser]] | [[Image:Passchendaelemauser2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier aims his Mauser]] | ||
| − | ==Maxim MG08== | + | ==Machine Guns== |
| + | ===Maxim MG08=== | ||
A German [[Maxim MG08]] is seen placed in a shelled-out church at the beginning of the film. | A German [[Maxim MG08]] is seen placed in a shelled-out church at the beginning of the film. | ||
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[[Image:Passchendaelemaxim2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The German crew commander spots for targets.]] | [[Image:Passchendaelemaxim2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The German crew commander spots for targets.]] | ||
| − | ==17 cm mittlerer Minenwerfer== | + | ==Other== |
| + | ===17 cm mittlerer Minenwerfer=== | ||
Seen being fired at Canadian troops during the Passchendaele attack. | Seen being fired at Canadian troops during the Passchendaele attack. | ||
[[File:17cmminen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|17 cm mittlerer Minenwerfer]] | [[File:17cmminen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|17 cm mittlerer Minenwerfer]] | ||
Revision as of 00:30, 13 November 2016
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Passchendaele is a 2008 World War I film that is the brainchild of director/writer/star Paul Gross. Canada's first big budget war movie effort, the film follows Canadian Sergeant Michael Dunne (Paul Gross) of the 10th Battalion CEF during the Battle Of Passchendaele and while recruiting on the home front.
The following weapons were used in the film Passchendaele:
Allied Weapons
Handguns
Webley Mk.VI
The Webley Mk VI is carried by Canadian officers throughout the movie, although the Canadian Corps was actually issued the Smith & Wesson Mk.II Hand Ejector, and the first troops to arrive in France (which included the 10th Battalion) were issued Colt 1911s.
=Rifles
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)
Most Canadian soldiers carry Lee-Enfield rifles, including Sgt. Dunne (Paul Gross), Pte. Highway (Michael Greyeyes) and Pte. Mann (Joe Dinicol).
Machine Guns=
Lewis Gun
The Lewis Gun is used by Canadian soldiers through the Passchendaele scenes, most noticeably Pte. Godin (Justin Michael Carriere).
Vickers MK1 Machine Gun
A Vickers MK1 Machine Gun is mounted on display at a recruiting tent in Calgary..
Other
Ordnance QF 18 Pdr
Fired at German lines at the opening of the Passchendaele attack.
No.36 Mills Bomb
Sgt. Dunne uses a Mills Bomb to kill the German machine gun crew.
German Weapons
Handguns
Mauser C/96 "Bolo Model"
A German Sergeant is seen with what appears to be a postwar Mauser C96 "Bolo" model.
Rifles
Turkish Mauser 1903
German soldiers throughout the Passchendaele battle carry Turkish Mauser 1903. According the movies' armorer, a supply of correct German Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifles was located for this film, but could not be imported in time and the Turkish model was substituted.
Machine Guns
Maxim MG08
A German Maxim MG08 is seen placed in a shelled-out church at the beginning of the film.
Other
17 cm mittlerer Minenwerfer
Seen being fired at Canadian troops during the Passchendaele attack.
