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The [[M1 Carbine]] is seen briefly held by a German infiltrator disguised as a US soldier. M1 Carbines are also carried by US troops as well. The majority of these carbines are of the anachronistic Korean War era. | The [[M1 Carbine]] is seen briefly held by a German infiltrator disguised as a US soldier. M1 Carbines are also carried by US troops as well. The majority of these carbines are of the anachronistic Korean War era. | ||
[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch - .30 Carbine. 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, with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch - .30 Carbine. 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: Bulge000.jpg|thumb|701px|none|German infiltrators disguised as US troops surprise Col. Hessler ([[Robert Shaw]]). The M1 Carbine is carried by the infiltrator on the left.]] | [[Image: Bulge000.jpg|thumb|701px|none|German infiltrators disguised as US troops surprise Gen. Kohler ([[Werner Peters]]) and Col. Hessler ([[Robert Shaw]]). The M1 Carbine is carried by the infiltrator on the left.]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge 245.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Kiley ([[Henry Fonda]]) carries the M1 Carbine (fitted with the anachronistic bayonet lug).]] | [[Image:Bulge 245.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Kiley ([[Henry Fonda]]) carries the M1 Carbine (fitted with the anachronistic bayonet lug).]] | ||
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[[Image:Bulge 07.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Col. Pritchard ([[Dana Andrews]]) examines the [[Sturmgewehr 44]].]] | [[Image:Bulge 07.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Col. Pritchard ([[Dana Andrews]]) examines the [[Sturmgewehr 44]].]] | ||
== | ==M43 Spanish Mauser== | ||
German infantry | German infantry and also some U.S. soldiers are seen armed with [[M43 Spanish Mauser]] rifles throughout the film. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Mauser m43.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Spanish Mauser M43 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge | [[Image:Bulge 12.jpg|thumb|700px|none|German infantry is seen armed with Mauser rifles throughout the film.]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge | [[Image:Bulge 239.jpg|thumb|700px|none|German troops carry the Spanish rifle.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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=Other= | =Other= | ||
== | ==Instalaza M65 Rocket Launcher== | ||
Wolenski ([[Charles Bronson]]) uses an [[ | Wolenski ([[Charles Bronson]]) uses an [[Instalaza M65 Rocket Launcher]] with a blast shield to damage a German Tiger Tank. The upgraded bazookas were provided by the Spanish Army, which supported several war films and television series made in Spain in the late 1960s. | ||
[[Image:M-65 Rocket Launcher.jpg|none|thumb|500px| | [[Image:M-65 Rocket Launcher.jpg|none|thumb|500px|Instalaza M65 Rocket Launcher - 88.9mm]] | ||
[[Image: Bulge001.jpg|thumb|701px|none|Wolenski ([[Charles Bronson]]) fires the Bazooka using the shoulder of Lt. Col. Kiley ([[Henry Fonda]]).]] | [[Image: Bulge001.jpg|thumb|701px|none|Wolenski ([[Charles Bronson]]) fires the Bazooka using the shoulder of Lt. Col. Kiley ([[Henry Fonda]]).]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge 304.jpg|thumb|701px|none|The Bazooka fired.]] | [[Image:Bulge 304.jpg|thumb|701px|none|The Bazooka fired.]] | ||
== | ==M7A3 rifle grenade launcher== | ||
The [[M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher]] is seen fitted to several [[M1 Garand]] rifles. | The [[M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher|M7A3 Rifle Grenade Launcher]] is seen fitted to several [[M1 Garand]] rifles. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:M7a3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M7A3 rifle grenade adapter - 22mm]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge 09.jpg|thumb|701px|none|Rifle grenades preparing to be used by Sgt. Duquesne ([[George Montgomery]]) and several other soldiers. The mounted grenade is not a WW2-era device, instead being a Spanish Instalaza M61 HEAT grenade from the 1960s.]] | [[Image:Bulge 09.jpg|thumb|701px|none|Rifle grenades preparing to be used by Sgt. Duquesne ([[George Montgomery]]) and several other soldiers. The mounted grenade is not a WW2-era device, instead being a Spanish Instalaza M61 HEAT grenade from the 1960s.]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge 203.jpg|thumb|701px|none|Wolenski shows a soldier how to properly plant and fire the launcher. At full size it can be seen the | [[Image:Bulge 203.jpg|thumb|701px|none|Wolenski shows a soldier how to properly plant and fire the launcher. At full size it can be seen the adapter has a ridged look rather than having shallow grooves: this is a 1950s M7A3 rather than a period M7.]] | ||
==Mk II hand grenade== | ==Mk II hand grenade== | ||
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==M47 Patton== | ==M47 Patton== | ||
The tanks used in the film to represent the German Tigers are in reality anachronistic US made M47 Pattons. | The tanks used in the film to represent the German Tigers are in reality anachronistic US made M47 Pattons. | ||
[[Image:Bulge 200.jpg|none|thumb|700px|German " | [[Image:Bulge 200.jpg|none|thumb|700px|German "Tiger" tanks advance through the forest.]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge 201.jpg|none|thumb|700px|Col. Hessler looks out of the cupola as the | [[Image:Bulge 201.jpg|none|thumb|700px|Col. Hessler looks out of the cupola as the "Tigers" advance.]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge 220.jpg|none|thumb|700px|The | [[Image:Bulge 220.jpg|none|thumb|700px|The "Tiger" tanks move into US territory along with a US M3 halftrack which is most likely standing in for a Sd.Kfz. 251.]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge 310.jpg|none|thumb|700px|The | [[Image:Bulge 310.jpg|none|thumb|700px|The "Tiger" tanks clash with the US M24 Chaffee tanks during the climatic battle. This battle is a highly "Hollywooded" version of the Battle of Celles where in reality, the German tanks were already stranded and out of fuel.]] | ||
==M24 Chaffee== | ==M24 Chaffee== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:14, 26 January 2023
Battle of the Bulge is the 1965 World War II film that focuses on the events of the famous battle that occurred during the German winter offensive of 1944. As was customary for World War II films of the time, this film features an all-star cast including Henry Fonda, Telly Savalas, Charles Bronson, and Robert Shaw.
The production was filmed in Spain, which provided a large amount of armor and weaponry (sometimes anachronistic). Despite the several impressive tank battle sequences, the film has an end title that states many of the events and characters in the film were heavily "synthesized" to capture the "essence" of the battle.
The following weapons were used in the film Battle of the Bulge:
Rifles and Carbines
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is carried by numerous US soldiers throughout the film.
M1C Garand
An M1C Garand fitted with a scope is in the hands of Sgt. Duquesne (George Montgomery).
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is seen briefly held by a German infiltrator disguised as a US soldier. M1 Carbines are also carried by US troops as well. The majority of these carbines are of the anachronistic Korean War era.
Sturmgewehr 44
A Sturmgewehr 44 is seen in the hands of Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur) taken from a captured German soldier and this is the rifle examined by Lt. Col. Kiley (Henry Fonda) and Col. Pritchard (Dana Andrews).
M43 Spanish Mauser
German infantry and also some U.S. soldiers are seen armed with M43 Spanish Mauser rifles throughout the film.
Submachine Guns
M3 Grease Gun
The M3 Grease Gun is the most common submachine gun carried by US troops in the film and is seen in the hands of Sgt. Duquesne (George Montgomery), Wolenski (Charles Bronson), and Lt. Col. Dan Kiley (Henry Fonda).
Sten Mk II
A Sten Mk II can briefly be seen being carried by an American soldier.
MAT-49
What appear to be MAT-49 submachine guns are carried by US troops guarding artillery at the rail yard. These particular SMG's weren't introduced until after the war.
MP40
The MP40 is used by German forces as well as by Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur).
Machine Guns
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB can be seen mounted atop American M24 Chafee tanks and American half-tracks. These half-tracks are also depicted as German vehicles.
Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun
Browning M1919A4 are seen mounted on the American M24 Chaffee tanks and is fired handheld by Sgt. Guffy (Telly Savalas). US troops fighting against German armor also use M1919A4's.
MG42
An MG42 is used by German troops at the Malmedy Massacre.
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
What appear to be the Colt M1911A1 is seen in the holster of US officers and used by Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur). It is also possible that some of these are really Star Model B pistols, as the 1911 had troubles firing blanks in vintage films, and the movie was filmed in Spain, so it would be available.
Walther P38
A Walther P38 is seen carried by German tankers including Colonel Hessler (Robert Shaw).
Other
Instalaza M65 Rocket Launcher
Wolenski (Charles Bronson) uses an Instalaza M65 Rocket Launcher with a blast shield to damage a German Tiger Tank. The upgraded bazookas were provided by the Spanish Army, which supported several war films and television series made in Spain in the late 1960s.
M7A3 rifle grenade launcher
The M7A3 Rifle Grenade Launcher is seen fitted to several M1 Garand rifles.
Mk II hand grenade
Mk II Hand Grenades are carried by US troops. Kiley tosses one into the turret of a German tank.
Trivia
M47 Patton
The tanks used in the film to represent the German Tigers are in reality anachronistic US made M47 Pattons.
M24 Chaffee
The M24 Chaffee is the tank widely seen in the film as the primary tank of American forces. While the M24 was introduced into the war at around this time, the more prevalent tank used by the US during this battle was the M4 Sherman.