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A Mark IV tank makes a brief appearance in the film, to symbolize the changing face of warfare, making war horses like Joey obsolete. This Mark IV is actually a replica of a Mark IV found at The Tank Museum (formerly the Bovington Tank Museum) built from a modern commercial excavator. The replica was later purchased by The Tank Museum to allow the museum to show a working Mark IV without risking damage to the actual Mark IV, which are almost a hundred years old. | A Mark IV tank makes a brief appearance in the film, to symbolize the changing face of warfare, making war horses like Joey obsolete. This Mark IV is actually a replica of a Mark IV found at The Tank Museum (formerly the Bovington Tank Museum) built from a modern commercial excavator. The replica was later purchased by The Tank Museum to allow the museum to show a working Mark IV without risking damage to the actual Mark IV, which are almost a hundred years old. | ||
[[File:WarHorse_MarkIV_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:WarHorse_MarkIV_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
− | [[File:WarHorse_MarkIV_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | + | [[File:WarHorse_MarkIV_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the two QF 6 pounder guns in the forward sponsons, and the three Lewis guns, one in each of the rear sponsons, and one towards the front of the hull.]] |
==German Helmets and Body Armor== | ==German Helmets and Body Armor== |
Revision as of 02:26, 22 April 2013
War Horse is a 2011 war film directed by Steven Spielberg based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo's novel of the same name. The title character was played by fourteen horses, with no CGI and little animatronics, all under the watchful eye of the American Humane Society. It was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, but ultimately did not win any.
The following weapons were used in the film War Horse:
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Handguns
Luger Artillery Model
An Artillery Luger is used by a German officer (Sebastian Hülk) to put down a dying artillery horse.
Webley Mk. VI
The Webley Mk VI is used by Sergeant Fry (Eddie Marsan) when he attempts to put down Joey at the end of the film. David Lyons (Robert Emms) is armed with one as well.
Shotguns
Double Barreled Shotgun
Ted Narracott (Peter Mullan) attempts to kill Joey with a Double Barreled Shotgun.
Rifles
Mauser Gewehr 1898
The Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifle is used by German troops during The Great War.
Mauser 98AZ Carbine
Some German troops are armed with Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbines
Lee-Enfield No. I Mk III*
British troops during The Great War are armed with the Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) rifle, including Albert Narracott (Jeremy Irvine).
Machine Guns
Maxim MG08
German troops use Maxim MG08s to defend their camp during a British Calvary attack.
Lewis Gun
A Lewis Gun is seen when the British prepare to go over the top at the Somme in late 1918.
Explosives
Mills Bomb
Albert Narracott uses a Mills Bomb to take out a German machine-gun nest in the battle of the Somme.
Model 17 Stielhandgranate
A German soldier searching Emilie's grandfather's farm has a Model 17 Stielhandgranate on his belt.
Trivia
21 cm Mörser 16
Joey and Topthorn are assigned to drag a battery of 21 cm Mörser 16 howitzers to a position on top of a hill.
Mark IV tank
A Mark IV tank makes a brief appearance in the film, to symbolize the changing face of warfare, making war horses like Joey obsolete. This Mark IV is actually a replica of a Mark IV found at The Tank Museum (formerly the Bovington Tank Museum) built from a modern commercial excavator. The replica was later purchased by The Tank Museum to allow the museum to show a working Mark IV without risking damage to the actual Mark IV, which are almost a hundred years old.
German Helmets and Body Armor
The costume designers went above and beyond when it came to marking the passage of time by showing the evolution of German helmets.
Pattern 1908/1912 Cavalry Sword
British Cavalry troopers and officer are armed with Pattern 1908 and 1912 Cavalry Swords, respectively. Like sidearms, NCOs and enlisted men were issued their sabres, while officers were expected to purchase their own. These were the last service swords issued by the British Army, and thus, remain in service today in a ceremonial role.