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| − | |name= The War of the Worlds | + | |name=''The War of the Worlds'' |
| − | |picture = TheWaroftheWorlds2019.jpg | + | |picture=TheWaroftheWorlds2019.jpg |
| − | |caption = | + | |caption= |
| − | |country = [[File:UKD.jpg|25px]] United Kingdom | + | |country=[[File:UKD.jpg|25px]] United Kingdom |
| − | | | + | |director=[[Steven Spielberg]] |
| − | | | + | |date=17 November –<br>1 December 2019 |
| − | + | |language=English | |
| − | |language = English | + | |studio=Mammoth Screen<br>British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)<br>Creasun Media American |
| − | | | + | |distributor=British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) |
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|character1=Amy | |character1=Amy | ||
|actor1=[[Eleanor Tomlinson]] | |actor1=[[Eleanor Tomlinson]] | ||
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|character4=Ogilv | |character4=Ogilv | ||
|actor4=[[Robert Carlyle]] | |actor4=[[Robert Carlyle]] | ||
| + | |character5=Chamberlain | ||
| + | |actor5=Nicholas Le Prevost | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''''The War of the Worlds''''' is a 2019 British miniseries directed by Craig Viveiros and is based on the homonymous novel by H.G. Wells. Before premiering on BBC One in November 2019, it was already available on Canadian pay-TV channel T+E from October 6, 2019. For a long time, an alien civilization has been preparing in secret for this very moment - the invasion of Earth. From Mars, the aliens send sophisticated fighting machines to wipe out humanity. At first, it was thought that the crashed objects were meteorites. But it soon becomes clear: there is an alien force at work here that will change the Blue Planet forever. As the world comes closer than ever to its demise, journalist George and his girlfriend Amy fight for bare survival in early 20th century London. | + | '''''The War of the Worlds''''' is a 2019 British three-part miniseries directed by Craig Viveiros and is based on the homonymous novel by H.G. Wells. Before premiering on BBC One in November 2019, it was already available on Canadian pay-TV channel T+E from October 6, 2019. For a long time, an alien civilization has been preparing in secret for this very moment - the invasion of Earth. From Mars, the aliens send sophisticated fighting machines to wipe out humanity. At first, it was thought that the crashed objects were meteorites. But it soon becomes clear: there is an alien force at work here that will change the Blue Planet forever. As the world comes closer than ever to its demise, journalist George and his girlfriend Amy fight for bare survival in early 20th century London. |
{{TV Title|The War of the Worlds}} | {{TV Title|The War of the Worlds}} | ||
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==Lee-Enfield Mk. I== | ==Lee-Enfield Mk. I== | ||
| − | British soldiers including the Artilleryman ( | + | British soldiers including the Artilleryman (Harry Melling) and Sergeant Major (Milo Twomey) are armed with [[Lee-Enfield Mk. I]] rifles which were the standard weapon for British forces in Edwardian England. The year can also be precisely determined: 1904. More precisely, at the end of October, shortly after the infamous [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogger_Bank_incident Dogger Bank incident]. |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Leemk1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield Mark I - .303 British]] |
[[File:TWotW2019-Enfield1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Artilleryman with his slung Lee-Enfield while placing barbed wire around the crash site.]] | [[File:TWotW2019-Enfield1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Artilleryman with his slung Lee-Enfield while placing barbed wire around the crash site.]] | ||
[[File:TWotW2019-Enfield2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two soldiers receiving an order from his officer. The upper rifle part is perfectly seen.]] | [[File:TWotW2019-Enfield2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two soldiers receiving an order from his officer. The upper rifle part is perfectly seen.]] | ||
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==Martini-Henry Mk. III Artillery Carbine== | ==Martini-Henry Mk. III Artillery Carbine== | ||
| − | At the army assembly point, the Sergeant Major uses a [[Martini-Henry Rifle Series|Martini-Henry Artillery Carbine Mk. III]] to prevent George from looking for his wife. The exact reason is not explained why he has this outdated carbine. Perhaps from a local citizen who had been equipped with it in a previous war and who made it available to him. Only a few scenes later, he is also seen carrying an Enfield rifle. The Artilleryman is also seen with this carbine but only | + | At the army assembly point, the Sergeant Major uses a [[Martini-Henry Rifle Series|Martini-Henry Artillery Carbine Mk. III]] to prevent George from looking for his wife. The exact reason is not explained why he has this outdated carbine. Perhaps from a local citizen who had been equipped with it in a previous war and who made it available to him. Only a few scenes later, he is also seen carrying an Enfield rifle. The Artilleryman is also seen with this carbine but only in a promotional picture. |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Martini-enfield carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Martini-Henry Artillery Carbine Mark III - .577-.450 caliber]] |
[[File:TWotW2019-Martini1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Sergeant Major holds George at gunpoint.]] | [[File:TWotW2019-Martini1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Sergeant Major holds George at gunpoint.]] | ||
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==Webley Mk. VI== | ==Webley Mk. VI== | ||
A Royal Navy Lieutenant (Christopher Hatherall) is briefly seen brandishing an anachronistic [[Webley Mk VI]] during the Naval evacuation towards Dunkirk. Two other officers (Cokey Falkow and Kieron Bimpson) have the Mk. VI holster attached to their belts. A [[Webley .455 Mk IV]] would be more accurate for that time period. | A Royal Navy Lieutenant (Christopher Hatherall) is briefly seen brandishing an anachronistic [[Webley Mk VI]] during the Naval evacuation towards Dunkirk. Two other officers (Cokey Falkow and Kieron Bimpson) have the Mk. VI holster attached to their belts. A [[Webley .455 Mk IV]] would be more accurate for that time period. | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Webley Mk VI.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Webley Mark IV - .455 Webley]] |
[[File:TWotW2019-Webley1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lieutenant quickly raises his Webley]] | [[File:TWotW2019-Webley1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lieutenant quickly raises his Webley]] | ||
[[File:TWotW2019-Webley2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He fires a few shots into the air to get the crowd in order.]] | [[File:TWotW2019-Webley2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He fires a few shots into the air to get the crowd in order.]] | ||
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==BL 12-pounder 6 cwt gun== | ==BL 12-pounder 6 cwt gun== | ||
| − | + | The Artilleryman and George operate a BL 12-pounder gun. It is called a "12-pounder" by some characters. | |
[[File:TWotW-cannon2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|With the help of George the Artilleryman prepares the gun.]] | [[File:TWotW-cannon2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|With the help of George the Artilleryman prepares the gun.]] | ||
[[File:TWotW2019-Cannon1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He is about to load in a shell.]] | [[File:TWotW2019-Cannon1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He is about to load in a shell.]] | ||
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==Model 1874 Gatling Gun== | ==Model 1874 Gatling Gun== | ||
A Model 1874 [[Gatling Gun]] fitted with a Broadwell drum is used by a soldier. This appears to be a deviation from the original novel, which instead specifically names and describes the use of "[[Maxim]] guns". | A Model 1874 [[Gatling Gun]] fitted with a Broadwell drum is used by a soldier. This appears to be a deviation from the original novel, which instead specifically names and describes the use of "[[Maxim]] guns". | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Gatling.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Gatling Gun with Bruce Feed Guide - .45-70]] |
[[File:TWotW-Gatling1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier cranks the Gatling.]] | [[File:TWotW-Gatling1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier cranks the Gatling.]] | ||
[[File:TWotW2019-Gatling1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A shoulder view of him firing at the spinning ball.]] | [[File:TWotW2019-Gatling1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A shoulder view of him firing at the spinning ball.]] | ||
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[[File:TWotW2019-Ship3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:TWotW2019-Ship3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:TWotW2019-Ship4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An HMS ''Good Hope''-class armored cruiser open fire at the Alien Fighting-Machine on the beach.]] | [[File:TWotW2019-Ship4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An HMS ''Good Hope''-class armored cruiser open fire at the Alien Fighting-Machine on the beach.]] | ||
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The War of the Worlds is a 2019 British three-part miniseries directed by Craig Viveiros and is based on the homonymous novel by H.G. Wells. Before premiering on BBC One in November 2019, it was already available on Canadian pay-TV channel T+E from October 6, 2019. For a long time, an alien civilization has been preparing in secret for this very moment - the invasion of Earth. From Mars, the aliens send sophisticated fighting machines to wipe out humanity. At first, it was thought that the crashed objects were meteorites. But it soon becomes clear: there is an alien force at work here that will change the Blue Planet forever. As the world comes closer than ever to its demise, journalist George and his girlfriend Amy fight for bare survival in early 20th century London.
The following weapons were used in the television series The War of the Worlds:
Rifles
Lee-Enfield Mk. I
British soldiers including the Artilleryman (Harry Melling) and Sergeant Major (Milo Twomey) are armed with Lee-Enfield Mk. I rifles which were the standard weapon for British forces in Edwardian England. The year can also be precisely determined: 1904. More precisely, at the end of October, shortly after the infamous Dogger Bank incident.
Martini-Henry Mk. III Artillery Carbine
At the army assembly point, the Sergeant Major uses a Martini-Henry Artillery Carbine Mk. III to prevent George from looking for his wife. The exact reason is not explained why he has this outdated carbine. Perhaps from a local citizen who had been equipped with it in a previous war and who made it available to him. Only a few scenes later, he is also seen carrying an Enfield rifle. The Artilleryman is also seen with this carbine but only in a promotional picture.
Revolvers
Webley Mk. VI
A Royal Navy Lieutenant (Christopher Hatherall) is briefly seen brandishing an anachronistic Webley Mk VI during the Naval evacuation towards Dunkirk. Two other officers (Cokey Falkow and Kieron Bimpson) have the Mk. VI holster attached to their belts. A Webley .455 Mk IV would be more accurate for that time period.
Other
BL 12-pounder 6 cwt gun
The Artilleryman and George operate a BL 12-pounder gun. It is called a "12-pounder" by some characters.
Model 1874 Gatling Gun
A Model 1874 Gatling Gun fitted with a Broadwell drum is used by a soldier. This appears to be a deviation from the original novel, which instead specifically names and describes the use of "Maxim guns".
Warships
Various types of warships are seen at the beach evacuation of the Royal Navy which are CGI models.
