The Unknown Soldier (1955)

The Unknown Soldier Tuntematon sotilas Movie Poster Country Finland Directed by Edvin Laine Release Date December 23, 1955 Language Finnish Russian Main Cast Character Actor Lt. Koskela Kosti Klemelä Sgt. Hietanen Heikki Savolainen Cpl. Rokka Reino Tolvanen Cpl. Lahtinen Veikko Sinisalo Cpl. Lehto Åke Lindman

The Unknown Soldier (Tuntematon sotilas) is a 1955 Finnish war drama movie directed by Edvin Laine based on the novel of the same name by Väinö Linna. The movie tells the story about a Finnish machine gun company which is full of young recruits during the Continuation War during 1941-1944. This is the first filming of the novel which were remaked in 1985 and in 2017.

Pistols

Luger P08

Finnish officers use Luger P08s. A Soviet officer is also briefly seen with a Luger at the end.

Luger P08 - 9x19mm

Finnish Captain holds the pistol.

Promotional Picture.

Lahti L-35

A Finnish officer uses a Lahti L-35 pistol.

Lahti L-35 - 9x19mm

An officer with a holstered Lathi pistol.

The officer holds the pistol.

FN Browning 1903

A FN Browning 1903 is seen in a holster of a Finnish officer.

FN Browning Model 1903 Pocket - 9 x 20mm Browning Long

The pistol in his holster.

Rifles

Mosin-Nagant M/28

Some Finnish soldiers use Finnish Civil Guard M/28 rifles. Soviet soldiers also use this rifle standing for correct Mosin Nagant M91/30s.

Finnish Mosin-NagantM/28 (nicknamed "Suojeluskuntain Pystykorva") - 7.62x53R.

Cpl. Lehto's rifle on the ground.

He recheas the trigger.

Finnish soldier aims his M/28.

Mosin-Nagant M/39

Most Finnish soldiers use Finnish M39 rifles.

Finnish Mosin-Nagant M/39 "Ukko-Pekka" - 7.62x54mm R

Finnish soldier with his rifle over his back.

A soldier fires his rifle.

The left side of the M/39.

Another Finn aims the rifle.

The rifle on the right.

Submachine Guns

Suomi KP/-31

Finnish soldiers are armed with Suomi KP/-31s.

Suomi KP/-31 - 9x19mm Parabellum

Cpl. Rokka (Reino Tolvanen) with his KP/-31.

Finnish soldier with the SMG over his back.

Finns awaiting a Soviet attack.

Another view.

PPSh-41

PPSh-41s are briefly used by Soviet soldiers during a trench raid.

PPSh-41 Submachine Gun - 7.62x25mm Tokarev.

A Soviet soldier holds the PPSh-41.

Machine Guns

Maxim M/09-21

Finnish and Soviet MG-teams use Maxim M/09-21s.

Finnish soldier transporting the MG.

FPS view.

The MG-team in action.

Soviet soldiers fire the Maxim.

DP-28

A Soviet soldier is briefly seen with a DP-28.

Degtyaryov DP-28 machine gun - 7.62x54mm R

The DP on the right after the gunner is killed.

MG34

The MG34 is mounted on a Panzer IV standing for a Soviet tank.

MG34 Panzerlauf with stock fitted - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Grenades

Varsikranaatti M/32

Finnish soldiers use Varsikranaatti M/32 stick grenades.

A Finn with two grenades on his belt.

The grenades in a trench.

Kasapanos Satchel Charge

4kg Kasapanos Satchel Charge are used by Finnish soldiers.

The Karapanos in front of the soldiers.

Other

OSP-30 Flare Pistol

A Finn fires a OSP-30 Flare Pistol

Russian OSP-30 Flare Pistol 26.5mm

The Finn fires the Flare gun.

Tellermine 42

Tellerminen 42 are used by Finnish soldiers to destroy the Panzer IV.

Tellermine 42 Anti-tank mine

A Tellermine lies on the ground.

Panzer IV Ausf. J

A German Panzer IV Ausf. J is used by Soviet forces standing for correct T-34s.

The "Soviet" tank advancing.