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Greg-Z: /* Armoured Cars */

2021-10-06T13:23:47Z

Armoured Cars

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	[[File:Paratrooper-Mauser-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The Humber is armed with a 37-mm gun M6 and a [[Besa machine gun]] (which is absent on this particular vehicle).]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Mauser-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The Humber is armed with a 37-mm gun M6 and a [[Besa machine gun]] (which is absent on this particular vehicle).]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Humber-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The barrel of the 37-mm gun M6, covered with camouflage wrapping, is seen behind the German officer (Guido Lorraine).]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Humber-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The barrel of the 37-mm gun M6, covered with camouflage wrapping, is seen behind the German officer (Guido Lorraine).]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Besa-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A Daimler Armoured Car at the background is armed with a 40-mm Ordnance QF 2 pounder gun and a Besa machine gun. Smoke grenade launchers are seen on the board of the turret.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Besa-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A Daimler Armoured Car at the background is armed with a 40-mm [[Ordnance QF 2 pounder]] gun and a Besa machine gun. Smoke grenade launchers are seen on the board of the turret.]]

	== Smoke Bombs ==		== Smoke Bombs ==

Greg-Z at 14:21, 12 October 2017

2017-10-12T14:21:19Z

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	'''''Paratrooper''''' (original UK title ''The Red Beret'') is a 1953 British war movie directed by Terence Young.		'''''Paratrooper''''' (original UK title ''The Red Beret'') is a 1953 British war movie directed by Terence Young.

	~~'''The following weapons are seen in the movie ''Paratrooper:'''''~~		{{Film Title}}

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	= Submachine Guns =		= Submachine Guns =
	== Sten ==		== Sten Mk I* ==
	[[Sten]] submachine guns are used by ~~most~~ British paratroopers. ~~Several models of Sten are used.~~		[[Sten Mk I*]] submachine guns are used by British paratroopers.
	~~=== Sten Mk I* ===~~
	[[Image:Sten MkI star.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Sten Mk I* - 9x19mm]]		[[Image:Sten MkI star.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Sten Mk I* - 9x19mm]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Major John Snow ([[Leo Genn]]) holds a Sten Mk. I.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Major John Snow ([[Leo Genn]]) holds a Sten Mk. I.]]
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	[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers fire an [[MP40]], a Sten Mk I and a [[Sten Mk II]]. The soldiers hold their Stens turned to the side, perhaps to imitate MP40s.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers fire an [[MP40]], a Sten Mk I and a [[Sten Mk II]]. The soldiers hold their Stens turned to the side, perhaps to imitate MP40s.]]

	=== Sten Mk II ===		== Sten Mk II ==
	The [[Sten Mk II]] is the most widely used model of Sten. They are also seen in hands of German soldiers, due to a shortage of [[MP40]]s.		The [[Sten Mk II]] is the most widely used model of Sten. They are also seen in hands of German soldiers, due to a shortage of [[MP40]]s.
	[[Image:Sten.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Sten Mk II - 9x19mm]]		[[Image:Sten.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Sten Mk II - 9x19mm]]
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	[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers fire an [[MP40]], a [[Sten Mk I*]], and a Sten Mk II. The soldiers hold their Stens turned to the side, maybe to imitate MP40s.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers fire an [[MP40]], a [[Sten Mk I*]], and a Sten Mk II. The soldiers hold their Stens turned to the side, maybe to imitate MP40s.]]

	=== Sten Mk V ===		== Sten Mk V ==
	[[Sten Mk V]]s are also used by paratroopers, although less frequently than Mk Is and Mk IIs.		[[Sten Mk V]]s are also used by paratroopers, although less frequently than Mk Is and Mk IIs.
	[[Image:Sten Mk5.JPG\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Sten Mk V - 9x19mm]]		[[Image:Sten Mk5.JPG\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Sten Mk V - 9x19mm]]
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	== M1921 Thompson ==		== M1921 Thompson ==
	During the action in North Africa, several paratroopers carry [[Thompson ~~Submachine Gun~~]]s.		During the action in North Africa, several paratroopers carry [[M1921 Thompson]]s.
	[[Image:Colt 1921A Thompson.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Colt M1921A Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP]]		[[Image:Colt 1921A Thompson.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Colt M1921A Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Thompson-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper in the middle holds a Thompson. It has a front grip and lacks the Cutts compensator, so it is most likely an [[M1921 Thompson\|M1921]].]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Thompson-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper in the middle holds a Thompson. It has a front grip and lacks the Cutts compensator, so it is most likely an [[M1921 Thompson\|M1921]].]]

	== M1928A1 Thompson ==		== M1928A1 Thompson ==
	During the action in North Africa, several paratroopers carry [[Thompson ~~Submachine Gun~~]]s.		During the action in North Africa, several paratroopers carry [[M1928A1 Thompson]]s.
	[[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP. This specimen has the sling swivel relocated to the top of the stock, a modification often made to Thompsons in British service. ]]		[[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP. This specimen has the sling swivel relocated to the top of the stock, a modification often made to Thompsons in British service. ]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Thompson-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper at the left carries a Thompson that mostly resembles an [[M1928A1 Thompson\|M1928A1]].]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Thompson-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper at the left carries a Thompson that mostly resembles an [[M1928A1 Thompson\|M1928A1]].]]
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	= Rifles =		= Rifles =
	== ~~Short Magazine~~ Lee-Enfield ==		== Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* ==
	Many paratroopers are armed with [[SMLE~~]] rifles, both~~ No.1 Mk.III ~~and No.4 Mk.I. German soldiers also carry Lee-Enfields, which is not inaccurate as a lot of British firearms were captured by the Germans at Dunkirk and used to arm units on the Atlantic Wall~~.		Many paratroopers are armed with [[SMLE\|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] rifles.
	[[Image:SMLE.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]]		[[Image:SMLE.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]]
	~~[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]]~~
	[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sergeant Breton ([[Stanley Baker]]) hands a No.1 Mk.III rifle with bayonet to Taffy Evans ([[Donald Houston]]) during basic training.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sergeant Breton ([[Stanley Baker]]) hands a No.1 Mk.III rifle with bayonet to Taffy Evans ([[Donald Houston]]) during basic training.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Evans holds the rifle in the same scene.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Evans holds the rifle in the same scene.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]]) holds his rifle.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]]) holds his rifle.]]
			[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper with No.1 Mk.III rifle.]]

			== Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I ==
			Paratroopers are also armed with [[SMLE\|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I]] rifles. German soldiers also carry Lee-Enfields, which is not inaccurate as a lot of British firearms were captured by the Germans at Dunkirk and used to arm units on the Atlantic Wall.
			[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers with No.4 Mk.I rifles. These rifle were designated as Gewehr 283(e) in Wehrmacht.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers with No.4 Mk.I rifles. These rifle were designated as Gewehr 283(e) in Wehrmacht.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another view at the same scene.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another view at the same scene.]]
	~~[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper with No.1 Mk.III rifle.]]~~
	[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A barrel of No.4 Mk.I is seen.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A barrel of No.4 Mk.I is seen.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Paratroopers takes their No.4 Mk.I rifles after the landing.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Paratroopers takes their No.4 Mk.I rifles after the landing.]]

Greg-Z: /* Short Magazine Lee-Enfield */ Typo.

2014-03-07T03:08:37Z

Short Magazine Lee-Enfield: Typo.

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	= Rifles =		= Rifles =
	== Short Magazine Lee-Enfield ==		== Short Magazine Lee-Enfield ==
	Many paratroopers are armed with [[SMLE]] rifles, both No.1 Mk.III and No.4 Mk.I . German soldiers also carry Lee-Enfields ,which is not inaccurate, a lot of British firearms were captured at by the Germans at Dunkirk and used to arm units on the Atlantic Wall.		Many paratroopers are armed with [[SMLE]] rifles, both No.1 Mk.III and No.4 Mk.I. German soldiers also carry Lee-Enfields, which is not inaccurate as a lot of British firearms were captured by the Germans at Dunkirk and used to arm units on the Atlantic Wall.
	[[Image:SMLE.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]]		[[Image:SMLE.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]]
	[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]]		[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]]

Greg-Z: /* Trivia */

2013-06-18T20:00:55Z

Trivia

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	[[File:Paratrooper-Humber-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The barrel of the 37-mm gun M6, covered with camouflage wrapping, is seen behind the German officer (Guido Lorraine).]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Humber-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The barrel of the 37-mm gun M6, covered with camouflage wrapping, is seen behind the German officer (Guido Lorraine).]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Besa-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A Daimler Armoured Car at the background is armed with a 40-mm Ordnance QF 2 pounder gun and a Besa machine gun. Smoke grenade launchers are seen on the board of the turret.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Besa-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A Daimler Armoured Car at the background is armed with a 40-mm Ordnance QF 2 pounder gun and a Besa machine gun. Smoke grenade launchers are seen on the board of the turret.]]

			== Smoke Bombs ==
			Smoke bombs are used to imitate German mine field during the action in North Africa.
			[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]
			[[File:Paratrooper-Revolver-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]

	[[Category:Movie]]		[[Category:Movie]]

Greg-Z: /* Other Weapons */ Non firearms removed.

2013-06-12T15:09:58Z

Other Weapons: Non firearms removed.

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	[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Loading the Panzerschreck.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Loading the Panzerschreck.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another view at the weapon.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another view at the weapon.]]

	~~== Smoke Land Mines ==~~
	~~Smoke land mines are used to imitate German mine field during the action in North Africa.~~
	~~[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]~~
	~~[[File:Paratrooper-Revolver-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]~~

	= Trivia =		= Trivia =

Mandolin: /* Short Magazine Lee-Enfield */

2013-06-08T04:37:43Z

Short Magazine Lee-Enfield

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	= Rifles =		= Rifles =
	== Short Magazine Lee-Enfield ==		== Short Magazine Lee-Enfield ==
	Many paratroopers are armed with [[SMLE]] rifles~~. Both~~ No.1 Mk.III and No.4 Mk.I ~~can be seen~~. German soldiers also carry ~~SMLE rifles. This~~ is not ~~completly incorrect:~~ a lot of British firearms were captured at Dunkirk and used ~~by Wehrmacht~~ to arm ~~the~~ units on Atlantic Wall.		Many paratroopers are armed with [[SMLE]] rifles, both No.1 Mk.III and No.4 Mk.I . German soldiers also carry Lee-Enfields ,which is not inaccurate, a lot of British firearms were captured at by the Germans at Dunkirk and used to arm units on the Atlantic Wall.
	[[Image:SMLE.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]]		[[Image:SMLE.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]]
	[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]]		[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sergeant Breton ([[Stanley Baker]]) ~~handles~~ a No.1 Mk.III rifle with bayonet to Taffy Evans ([[Donald Houston]]) during basic training.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sergeant Breton ([[Stanley Baker]]) hands a No.1 Mk.III rifle with bayonet to Taffy Evans ([[Donald Houston]]) during basic training.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Evans holds the rifle in the same scene.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Evans holds the rifle in the same scene.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]]) holds ~~the~~ rifle ~~in the same scene~~.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]]) holds his rifle.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers with No.4 Mk.I rifles. These rifle were designated as Gewehr 283(e) in Wehrmacht.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers with No.4 Mk.I rifles. These rifle were designated as Gewehr 283(e) in Wehrmacht.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another view at the same scene.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another view at the same scene.]]

Mandolin: /* Submachine Guns */

2013-06-04T02:36:05Z

Submachine Guns

Mandolin: /* Colt Police Positive */

2013-06-03T15:28:10Z

Colt Police Positive

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	= Handguns =		= Handguns =
	== Colt Police Positive ==		== Colt Police Positive ==
	A [[Colt Police Positive]] revolver is seen in hands of a British paratrooper during the ~~action~~ in North Africa.		A [[Colt Police Positive]] revolver is seen in hands of a British paratrooper during the fighting in North Africa.
	[[File:Second Colt Police Positive.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Colt Police Positive with 4" Barrel - .38 Sp]]		[[File:Second Colt Police Positive.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Colt Police Positive with 4" Barrel - .38 Sp]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Revolver-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper finds a German land mine.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Revolver-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper finds a German land mine.]]

Greg-Z: /* Bazooka */

2013-06-03T08:37:31Z

Bazooka

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	[[File:Paratrooper-Grenade-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A blurry view at a grenade in hand of a paratrooper.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Grenade-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A blurry view at a grenade in hand of a paratrooper.]]

	== ~~Bazooka~~ ==		== Panzerschreck ==
	In the final scene paratroopers use a [[~~Bazooka~~]]. ~~This~~ weapon ~~is supposed to be~~ a ~~mockup~~. ~~It distantly resembles real Bazooka~~.		In the final scene paratroopers use a [[Panzerschreck]]. They find this weapon in German stores but call it ''a bazooka''.
	[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]]) holds the ~~bazooka~~.]]		[[File:Panzerschreck43.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|RPzB 43 "Panzershreck" - 88mm]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper carries rockets for ~~bazooka. They look like wooden props~~.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]]) holds the Panzerschreck.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A ~~very large~~ muzzle ~~with very thin walls allow to make a guess that the weapon is a mockup~~.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper carries rockets for Panzerschreck.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Loading the ~~bazooka~~.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A view at the muzzle.]]
			[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Loading the Panzerschreck.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another view at the weapon.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another view at the weapon.]]

Greg-Z at 17:47, 2 June 2013

2013-06-02T17:47:46Z

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	\|actor5=[[Donald Houston]]		\|actor5=[[Donald Houston]]
	\|character6=Corporal Dawes		\|character6=Corporal Dawes
	\|actor6=[[Michael Kelly]]		\|actor6=Michael Kelly
	}}		}}

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	= Rifles =		= Rifles =
	== Short Magazine Lee-Enfield ==		== Short Magazine Lee-Enfield ==
	Many paratroopers are armed with [[SMLE]] rifles~~. Both~~ No.1 Mk.III and No.4 Mk.I ~~can be seen~~. German soldiers also carry ~~SMLE rifles. This~~ is not ~~completly incorrect:~~ a lot of British firearms were captured at Dunkirk and used ~~by Wehrmacht~~ to arm ~~the~~ units on Atlantic Wall.		Many paratroopers are armed with [[SMLE]] rifles, both No.1 Mk.III and No.4 Mk.I . German soldiers also carry Lee-Enfields ,which is not inaccurate, a lot of British firearms were captured at by the Germans at Dunkirk and used to arm units on the Atlantic Wall.
	[[Image:SMLE.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]]		[[Image:SMLE.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]]
	[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]]		[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sergeant Breton ([[Stanley Baker]]) ~~handles~~ a No.1 Mk.III rifle with bayonet to Taffy Evans ([[Donald Houston]]) during basic training.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sergeant Breton ([[Stanley Baker]]) hands a No.1 Mk.III rifle with bayonet to Taffy Evans ([[Donald Houston]]) during basic training.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Evans holds the rifle in the same scene.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Evans holds the rifle in the same scene.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]]) holds ~~the~~ rifle ~~in the same scene~~.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]]) holds his rifle.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers with No.4 Mk.I rifles. These rifle were designated as Gewehr 283(e) in Wehrmacht.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers with No.4 Mk.I rifles. These rifle were designated as Gewehr 283(e) in Wehrmacht.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another view at the same scene.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another view at the same scene.]]

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	[[File:Paratrooper-Grenade-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A blurry view at a grenade in hand of a paratrooper.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Grenade-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A blurry view at a grenade in hand of a paratrooper.]]

	== ~~Bazooka~~ ==		== Panzerschreck ==
	In the final scene paratroopers use a [[~~Bazooka~~]]. ~~This~~ weapon ~~is supposed to be~~ a ~~mockup~~. ~~It distantly resembles real Bazooka~~.		In the final scene paratroopers use a [[Panzerschreck]]. They find this weapon in German stores but call it ''a bazooka''.
	[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]]) holds the ~~bazooka~~.]]		[[File:Panzerschreck43.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|RPzB 43 "Panzershreck" - 88mm]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper carries rockets for ~~bazooka. They look like wooden props~~.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]]) holds the Panzerschreck.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A ~~very large~~ muzzle ~~with very thin walls allow to make a guess that the weapon is a mockup~~.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper carries rockets for Panzerschreck.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Loading the ~~bazooka~~.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A view at the muzzle.]]
			[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Loading the Panzerschreck.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another view at the weapon.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another view at the weapon.]]

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	= Submachine Guns =		= Submachine Guns =
	== Sten ==		== Sten ==
	[[Sten]] submachine guns are used by most British paratroopers. Several ~~modifications~~ of Sten ~~can be seen in the movie~~.		[[Sten]] submachine guns are used by most British paratroopers. Several models of Sten are used.
	=== Sten Mk I* ===		=== Sten Mk I* ===
	[[Image:Sten MkI star.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Sten Mk I* - 9x19mm]]		[[Image:Sten MkI star.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Sten Mk I* - 9x19mm]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Major John Snow ([[Leo Genn]]) holds a Sten Mk. I.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Major John Snow ([[Leo Genn]]) holds a Sten Mk. I.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper at the right ~~is armed with~~ a Sten Mk. I.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper at the right carries a Sten Mk. I.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Major Snow and another officer with Sten Mk. I.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Major Snow and another officer with their Sten Mk. Is.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Major Snow fires Sten Mk. I.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Major Snow fires his Sten Mk. I.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Grenade-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper with Sten Mk. I throws a grenade.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Grenade-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper with a Sten Mk. I throws a grenade.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers fire [[MP40]], Sten Mk I and [[Sten Mk II]]. The soldiers ~~holds~~ Stens turned to the side, ~~maybe~~ to imitate MP40s.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers fire an [[MP40]], a Sten Mk I and a [[Sten Mk II]]. The soldiers hold their Stens turned to the side, perhaps to imitate MP40s.]]

	=== Sten Mk II ===		=== Sten Mk II ===
	[[Sten Mk II]] is the most widely used model of Sten. They are also seen in hands of German soldiers ~~which can be explained by the~~ shortage of [[MP40]]s.		The [[Sten Mk II]] is the most widely used model of Sten. They are also seen in hands of German soldiers, due to a shortage of [[MP40]]s.
	[[Image:Sten.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Sten Mk II - 9x19mm]]		[[Image:Sten.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Sten Mk II - 9x19mm]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Major John Snow ([[Leo Genn]]) holds a Sten Mk. II.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Major John Snow ([[Leo Genn]]) holds a Sten Mk. II.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Like in ''[[The Guns of Navarone]]'', the Stens are fitted with gaslight devices to represent the muzzle flashes.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Like in ''[[The Guns of Navarone]]'', the Stens are fitted with gaslight devices to represent the muzzle flashes.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Major Snow with Sten Mk.II.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Major Snow with a Sten Mk.II.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Regimental Sergeant Major ([[Harry Andrews]]) with Sten Mk. II.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Regimental Sergeant Major ([[Harry Andrews]]) with his Sten Mk. II.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Regimental Sergeant Major with Sten Mk. II.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Regimental Sergeant Major with a Sten Mk. II.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]) with Sten Mk. II.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]) with his Sten Mk. II.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers fire [[MP40]], [[Sten Mk I*]] and Sten Mk II. The soldiers ~~holds~~ Stens turned to the side, maybe to imitate MP40s.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers fire an [[MP40]], a [[Sten Mk I*]], and a Sten Mk II. The soldiers hold their Stens turned to the side, maybe to imitate MP40s.]]

	=== Sten Mk V ===		=== Sten Mk V ===
	[[Sten Mk V]]s are also used by paratroopers although less frequently than Mk Is and Mk IIs.		[[Sten Mk V]]s are also used by paratroopers, although less frequently than Mk Is and Mk IIs.
	[[Image:Sten Mk5.JPG\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Sten Mk V - 9x19mm]]		[[Image:Sten Mk5.JPG\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Sten Mk V - 9x19mm]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper with Sten Mk. V. The gun lacks the foregrip, like in ''[[Where Eagles Dare]]''.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper with a Sten Mk. V. The gun lacks the foregrip, like in ''[[Where Eagles Dare]]''.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The barrel of Mk. V is seen at the foreground.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The barrel of Mk. V is seen at the foreground.]]

	== M1921 Thompson ==		== M1921 Thompson ==
	During the action in North Africa several paratroopers carry [[Thompson Submachine Gun]]s.		During the action in North Africa, several paratroopers carry [[Thompson Submachine Gun]]s.
	[[Image:Colt 1921A Thompson.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Colt M1921A Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP]]		[[Image:Colt 1921A Thompson.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Colt M1921A Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Thompson-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper in the middle holds a Thompson. It has a front grip and lacks Cutts ~~compensators~~ so it is most likely an [[M1921 Thompson\|M1921]].]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Thompson-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper in the middle holds a Thompson. It has a front grip and lacks the Cutts compensator, so it is most likely an [[M1921 Thompson\|M1921]].]]

	== M1928A1 Thompson ==		== M1928A1 Thompson ==
	During the action in North Africa several paratroopers carry [[Thompson Submachine Gun]]s.		During the action in North Africa, several paratroopers carry [[Thompson Submachine Gun]]s.
	[[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP. This specimen has the sling swivel relocated to the top of the stock, a modification often made to Thompsons in British service. ]]		[[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP. This specimen has the sling swivel relocated to the top of the stock, a modification often made to Thompsons in British service. ]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-Thompson-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper at the left carries a Thompson that mostly ~~resemble~~ an [[M1928A1 Thompson\|M1928A1]].]]		[[File:Paratrooper-Thompson-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A paratrooper at the left carries a Thompson that mostly resembles an [[M1928A1 Thompson\|M1928A1]].]]

	== MP40 ==		== MP40 ==
	Many German soldiers carry [[MP40]] ~~SMGs~~.		Many German soldiers carry [[MP40]]s.
	[[Image:MP40Side.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]]		[[Image:MP40Side.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A German soldier fires his MP40.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A German soldier fires his MP40.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another German soldier with MP40.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Another German soldier with an MP40.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers fire MP40, [[Sten Mk I*]] and [[Sten Mk II]]. The soldiers ~~holds~~ Stens turned to the side, maybe to imitate MP40s.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers fire an MP40, a [[Sten Mk I*]], and a [[Sten Mk II]]. The soldiers hold their Stens turned to the side, maybe to imitate MP40s.]]
	[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers with MP40. One ~~of them~~ has a holster ~~at his belt~~ but no ~~part of his sidearm is seen~~.]]		[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|German soldiers with MP40. One soldier has a pistol holster but no visible handgun.]]

	= Rifles =		= Rifles =