Battleground (1949) - Revision history

Ominae: /* M1 Garand */

2018-01-29T13:19:20Z

M1 Garand

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	[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]]		[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]]
	[[Image:Battleground 001.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Holley ([[Van Johnson]]) readies his M1 Garand.]]		[[Image:Battleground 001.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Holley ([[Van Johnson]]) readies his M1 Garand.]]

			[[File:M1 Garand bayonet second.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|M1 Garand with M1 bayonet - .30-06]]
	[[Image:Battleground 012.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Holley ([[Van Johnson]]) fixes a bayonet on his M1 Garand as the Airborne prepares for a German onslaught.]]		[[Image:Battleground 012.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Holley ([[Van Johnson]]) fixes a bayonet on his M1 Garand as the Airborne prepares for a German onslaught.]]

Ben41: /* Karabiner 98k */

2015-04-01T12:51:45Z

Karabiner 98k

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	The surrendering German soldier has a white flag attached to a [[Karabiner 98k\|K98 rifle]]. Also seen carried by German troops as they are ambushed by the Airborne.		The surrendering German soldier has a white flag attached to a [[Karabiner 98k\|K98 rifle]]. Also seen carried by German troops as they are ambushed by the Airborne.
	[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]]		[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]]
	[[Image:Battleground 007.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]		[[Image:Battleground 007.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers with their rifles.]]

	= Submachine Guns =		= Submachine Guns =

Ben41: /* Luger P08 */

2015-04-01T12:51:09Z

Luger P08

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	== Luger P08 ==		== Luger P08 ==
	~~One~~ of the paratroopers is seen polishing a captured [[Luger P08]]. He throws it away after he remembers the rumor that US soldiers were shot if they are captured with German weapons on them.		Wolowicz (Bruce Cowling), one of the paratroopers, is seen polishing a captured [[Luger P08]]. He throws it away after he remembers the rumor that US soldiers were shot if they are captured with German weapons on them.
	[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Luger P08 9x19mm. This is a 1917 dated handgun, thus it is a World War ~~One~~ firearm.]]		[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Luger P08 9x19mm. This is a 1917 dated handgun, thus it is a World War I firearm.]]
	[[Image:Battleground 023.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]		[[Image:Battleground 023.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Wolowicz (Bruce Cowling), one of the paratroopers, is seen polishing a captured [[Luger P08]]. ]]

	= Rifles & Carbines =		= Rifles & Carbines =

Ben41: /* M1 Carbine */

2015-04-01T12:47:27Z

M1 Carbine

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	The [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by some of the officers of the 101st Airborne Division.		The [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by some of the officers of the 101st Airborne Division.
	[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Korean War Era [[M1 Carbine\|M1 Carbine]], with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch. Most of the World War II variations of the M1 Carbine were sent back to the Military Arsenals and retrofitted with the Bayonet Lug and adjustable rear sight. This is the version seen after late 1945 and all the way until the 1960s. This version is seen most often in World War II movies, despite being anachronistic for most World War II battles]]		[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Korean War Era [[M1 Carbine\|M1 Carbine]], with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch. Most of the World War II variations of the M1 Carbine were sent back to the Military Arsenals and retrofitted with the Bayonet Lug and adjustable rear sight. This is the version seen after late 1945 and all the way until the 1960s. This version is seen most often in World War II movies, despite being anachronistic for most World War II battles]]
			[[File:Battleground 108.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The captain carries the M1 Carbine.]]
	[[Image:Battleground 020.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The paratrooper on the right carries the M1 Carbine. Although the film was made pretty close to the actual battle, the anachronistic bayonet lug is seen.]]		[[Image:Battleground 020.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The paratrooper on the right carries the M1 Carbine. Although the film was made pretty close to the actual battle, the anachronistic bayonet lug is seen.]]

Ben41 at 12:44, 1 April 2015

2015-04-01T12:44:01Z

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	[[Image:Battleground ver2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\| ''Battleground'' (1949)]]		[[Image:Battleground ver2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\| ''Battleground'' (1949)]]

	'''''Battleground''''' is a 1949 WWII film about members of the 101st Airborne defending the city of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge in the fall of 1944. Made only five years after the actual battle, it was directed by legendary filmmaker [[William A. Wellman]] (''[[The Story of G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[Heroes for Sale]]'') and was the recipient of ~~two~~ Academy Awards ~~including~~ Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography.		'''''Battleground''''' is a 1949 WWII film about members of the 101st Airborne defending the city of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge in the fall of 1944. Made only five years after the actual battle, ''Battleground'' was directed by legendary filmmaker [[William A. Wellman]] (''[[The Story of G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[Heroes for Sale]]'') and was the recipient of Academy Awards for Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography.

Ben41: /* M1903 Springfield */

2015-04-01T12:43:16Z

M1903 Springfield

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	[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]]		[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]]
	[[Image:Battleground 007.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]		[[Image:Battleground 007.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]

	~~== M1903 Springfield ==~~
	~~The [[M1903 Springfield]] is mentioned as a weapon used by a walking wounded soldier.[[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]]~~


	= Submachine Guns =		= Submachine Guns =

Ben41: /* M3 Grease Gun */

2015-04-01T12:43:03Z

M3 Grease Gun

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	== M3 Grease Gun ==		== M3 Grease Gun ==
	The [[M3 Grease Gun]] is seen being ~~held~~ by a ~~man~~ in ~~the~~ jeep.		The [[M3 Grease Gun]] is seen being carried by paratroopers, notably a soldier in an officer's jeep that is confronted at a checkpoint.
	[[Image:M3_Grease.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP]]		[[Image:M3_Grease.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP]]
			[[File:Battleground_111.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The sergeant guarding an officer raises his Grease Gun.]]

	= Automatic Rifle & Machine Guns =		= Automatic Rifle & Machine Guns =

Ben41: /* Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun */

2015-04-01T12:39:41Z

Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun

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	== Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun ==		== Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun ==
	The [[Browning M2\|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun can be seen mounted on an M4 Sherman tank. An M51 Quad Mount is seen as the men go into town.		The [[Browning M2\|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun can be seen mounted on an M4 Sherman tank. An M51 Quad Mount is seen as the men go into town.
	[[Image:Battleground 014.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~\|The [[Browning M2\|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun can be seen mounted on an M4 Sherman tank]]		[[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|[[Browning M2\|Browning M2HB]] ]]
			[[Image:Battleground 014.jpg\|thumb\|none\|501px\|The [[Browning M2\|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun can be seen mounted on an M4 Sherman tank]]
	[[Image:Battleground 008.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|An M51 Quad Mount is seen as the men go into town.]]		[[Image:Battleground 008.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|An M51 Quad Mount is seen as the men go into town.]]

Ben41 at 15:34, 6 March 2014

2014-03-06T15:34:33Z

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	[[Image:Battleground ver2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\| ''Battleground'' (1949)]]		[[Image:Battleground ver2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\| ''Battleground'' (1949)]]

	'''''Battleground''''' is a 1949 WWII film about members of the 101st Airborne defending the city of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge in the fall of 1944. Made only five years after the actual battle, it was directed by legendary filmmaker [[William A.Wellman]] (''[[The Story of G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[Heroes for Sale]]'') and was the recipient of two Academy Awards including Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography.		'''''Battleground''''' is a 1949 WWII film about members of the 101st Airborne defending the city of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge in the fall of 1944. Made only five years after the actual battle, it was directed by legendary filmmaker [[William A. Wellman]] (''[[The Story of G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[Heroes for Sale]]'') and was the recipient of two Academy Awards including Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography.


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	== Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun ==		== Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun ==
	The [[Browning M2\|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun can be seen mounted on an M4 Sherman tank. An M51 Quad Mount is seen as the men go into town.		The [[Browning M2\|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun can be seen mounted on an M4 Sherman tank. An M51 Quad Mount is seen as the men go into town.
	[[Image:Battleground ~~008~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]		[[Image:Battleground 014.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The [[Browning M2\|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun can be seen mounted on an M4 Sherman tank]]
	[[Image:Battleground ~~014~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]		[[Image:Battleground 008.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|An M51 Quad Mount is seen as the men go into town.]]

Ben41 at 15:31, 6 March 2014

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	~~'''The following firearms were used in the film ''Battleground'' (1949):'''~~		{{Film Title}}
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	[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]]		[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]]
	[[Image:Battleground 001.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Holley ([[Van Johnson]]) readies his M1 Garand.]]		[[Image:Battleground 001.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Holley ([[Van Johnson]]) readies his M1 Garand.]]

			[[File:M1 Garand bayonet second.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|M1 Garand with M1 bayonet - .30-06]]
	[[Image:Battleground 012.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Holley ([[Van Johnson]]) fixes a bayonet on his M1 Garand as the Airborne prepares for a German onslaught.]]		[[Image:Battleground 012.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Holley ([[Van Johnson]]) fixes a bayonet on his M1 Garand as the Airborne prepares for a German onslaught.]]

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	== Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun ==		== Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun ==
	The [[Browning M2\|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun can be seen mounted on an M4 Sherman tank. An M51 Quad Mount is seen as the men go into town.		The [[Browning M2\|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun can be seen mounted on an M4 Sherman tank. An M51 Quad Mount is seen as the men go into town.
	[[Image:Battleground 014.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~\|The [[Browning M2\|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun can be seen mounted on an M4 Sherman tank]]		[[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|[[Browning M2\|Browning M2HB]] ]]
			[[Image:Battleground 014.jpg\|thumb\|none\|501px\|The [[Browning M2\|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun can be seen mounted on an M4 Sherman tank]]
	[[Image:Battleground 008.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|An M51 Quad Mount is seen as the men go into town.]]		[[Image:Battleground 008.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|An M51 Quad Mount is seen as the men go into town.]]