The Story of G.I Joe tells the story about famed war correspondent Ernie Pyle's experiences with Company C of the 18th Infantry Regiment as they fight up through North Africa and up the length of Italy during World War II. Filmed in 1944 Ernie Pyle visited the set three months prior to being killed at Ie Shima, an island off Okinawa Honto.
- Directors: William A. Wellman
- Actors: Burgess Meredith, Robert Mitchum, Freddie Steele, Wally Cassell, Jimmy Lloyd
The following guns were used in the movie The Story of G.I. Joe:
M1 Rifle
Example of the M1 Rifle used in the film
Browning M2 Heavy Barrel
Example of the Browning M2 Heavy Barrel used in the film
Browning M2 Heavy Barrel mounted in the weapon ring mount
Browning M2 Aircraft
Example of the Browning M2 Aircraft used in the film
Browning M2 Aircraft Version being fired by Robert Mitchum as Lt. Bill Walker
M1A1 Bazooka
Example of the M1A1 Bazooka used in the film
US Soldier firing a M1A1 Bazooka
Browning Automatic Rifle
Example of the Browning Automatic Rifle used in the film
US Soldier firing early Browning Automatic Rifle
1921 Thompson
Example of the Colt 1921 Thompson used in the film
Freddie Steel as Sgt.Steve Warnicki using a 1921 Thompson
1928A1 Thompson
Example of the 1928A1 Thompson used in the film
Robert Mitchum as Capt.Bill Walker using a 1928A1 Thompson
Gew98 Rifle
Example of the Mauser Gew98 Rifle used in the film
German Soldier firing a Gew98 Rifle
German Soldier droping a Gew98 Rifle
1903 Springfield Rifle
Example of the 1903 Springfield Rifle used in the film
US Soldier firing a 1903 Springfield Rifle
Browning 1919 LMG
Example of the Browning 1919A4 used in the film
US Soldier carrying a Browning 1919A4 LMG
M1 Carbine
Example of the M1 Carbine used in the film
US Soldier sitting with a M1 Carbine
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