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'''''April 9th''''' is a 2015 Danish war movie about the German occupation in 1940. The movie | '''''April 9th''''' is a 2015 Danish war movie about the German occupation in 1940. The movie focuses on a small Danish bicycle unit under the command of Second Lieutenant Sand ([[Pilou Asbæk]]). On the 8th of April, his unit is sent to the Danish-German border. This very night, the German Army begins its invasion. Despite the low prospects for success, Sand is given the order to stop the German troops until further reinforcements can arrive. The 2016 movie ''[[King's Choice, The|The King's Choice]]'' describes the events of the Norwegian occupation. | ||
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[[File:4.9 Holster.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Danish officer on the left with a Bermann-Bayard holster on his belt.]] | [[File:4.9 Holster.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Danish officer on the left with a Bermann-Bayard holster on his belt.]] | ||
[[File:april9_berg1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sand takes his pistol and loads it.]] | [[File:april9_berg1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sand takes his pistol and loads it.]] | ||
[[File:april9_berg2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During the final battle Sand draws his pistol.]] | [[File:april9_berg2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During the final battle, Sand draws his pistol.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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Danish soldiers are armed with [[Krag-Jørgensen|Krag-Jørgensen Model 1889/24 Artillery Carbine]]s. Recognizable by the curved bolt handle. | Danish soldiers are armed with [[Krag-Jørgensen|Krag-Jørgensen Model 1889/24 Artillery Carbine]]s. Recognizable by the curved bolt handle. | ||
[[File:Danish Krag Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Krag-Jørgensen Model 1889 Artillery Carbine - 8x58R]] | [[File:Danish Krag Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Krag-Jørgensen Model 1889 Artillery Carbine - 8x58R]] | ||
[[File:april9_kragar1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Private Lassen ([[Elliott Crosset Hove]]) | [[File:april9_kragar1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Private Lassen ([[Elliott Crosset Hove]]) shoots his Krag during training.]] | ||
[[File:april9_kragar2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Danish soldier reloads his rifle.]] | [[File:april9_kragar2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Danish soldier reloads his rifle.]] | ||
[[File:april9_kragar3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Private Gram ([[Jannik Lorenzen]]) loads a new round.]] | [[File:april9_kragar3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Private Gram ([[Jannik Lorenzen]]) loads a new round.]] | ||
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==Krag-Jørgensen Model 1889/24 Infantry Carbine== | ==Krag-Jørgensen Model 1889/24 Infantry Carbine== | ||
Some Danish soldiers are also armed with the infantry model of the [[Krag-Jørgensen]] with straight bolt handle. Second Lieutenant Sand ([[Pilou Asbæk]]) takes one and | Some Danish soldiers are also armed with the infantry model of the [[Krag-Jørgensen]] with straight bolt handle. Second Lieutenant Sand ([[Pilou Asbæk]]) takes one and gives it to one of his soldiers. | ||
[[File:Krag 1889 Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Krag-Jørgensen Model 1889/24 Infantry Carbine - 8x58R]] | [[File:Krag 1889 Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Krag-Jørgensen Model 1889/24 Infantry Carbine - 8x58R]] | ||
[[File:april9_kragin1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Danish soldier takes aim.]] | [[File:april9_kragin1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Danish soldier takes aim.]] | ||
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[[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:april9_k981.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers escort Danish PoWs.]] | [[File:april9_k981.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers escort Danish PoWs.]] | ||
[[File:april9_k982.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two German soldiers with the | [[File:april9_k982.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two German soldiers with the carbines.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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German soldiers can also seen with [[MP40]]s. | German soldiers can also seen with [[MP40]]s. | ||
[[File:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | [[File:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
[[File:april9_mp40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldier with [[MP40]].]] | [[File:april9_mp40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldier with an [[MP40]].]] | ||
[[File:april9_k982.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The solder on the left holds the | [[File:april9_k982.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The solder on the left holds the MP40.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
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==Madsen M24== | ==Madsen M24== | ||
The bicycle squad is armed with one [[Madsen machine gun|Madsen M24]] machine gun. They use it against the Sd.Kfz. 221 and Sd.Kfz. 222. | The bicycle squad is armed with one [[Madsen machine gun|Madsen M24]] machine gun. They use it against the Sd.Kfz. 221 and Sd.Kfz. 222. | ||
[[File: | [[File:MadsenGun1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|For comparison: Portuguese Madsen machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:april9_madsen1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Private Andersen ([[Gustav Dyekjær Giese]]) fires at a Sd.Kfz. 221.]] | [[File:april9_madsen1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Private Andersen ([[Gustav Dyekjær Giese]]) fires at a Sd.Kfz. 221.]] | ||
[[File:april9_madsen2_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Danish soldiers with the Madsen.]] | [[File:april9_madsen2_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Danish soldiers with the Madsen.]] | ||
[[File:april9_madsen3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same soldiers fire on a Sd.Kfz. 222.]] | [[File:april9_madsen3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same soldiers fire on a Sd.Kfz. 222.]] | ||
== | ==MG34== | ||
Sd.Kfz. 221 are armed with [[MG34]]s. | Sd.Kfz. 221 armored cars are armed with [[MG34]]s. | ||
[[File:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG34 with front and rear sights folded down - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG34 with front and rear sights folded down - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:april9_mg341.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Gunner fires at the Madsen | [[File:april9_mg341.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Gunner fires at the Madsen MG team.]] | ||
==MG42== | ==MG42== | ||
Anachronistic [[MG42]] are also used by German soldiers. | Anachronistic [[MG42]]s are also used by German soldiers. | ||
[[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:april9_mg421.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldier fires his MG.]] | [[File:april9_mg421.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldier fires his MG.]] | ||
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==20mm Madsen machine cannon== | ==20mm Madsen machine cannon== | ||
The motorcycle unit is armed with a | The motorcycle unit is armed with a [[20 mm AA Machine Cannon M/38]]. | ||
[[File:20mm Madsen.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen M/38 automatic cannon - 20x120mm]] | [[File:20mm Madsen.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen M/38 automatic cannon - 20x120mm]] | ||
[[File:april9_at1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Gunner fires the cannon.]] | [[File:april9_at1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Gunner fires the cannon.]] | ||
[[File:april9_at2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Danish soldier manning the | [[File:april9_at2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Danish soldier manning the cannon.]] | ||
==Sd.Kfz. 221== | ==Sd.Kfz. 221== | ||
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April 9th is a 2015 Danish war movie about the German occupation in 1940. The movie focuses on a small Danish bicycle unit under the command of Second Lieutenant Sand (Pilou Asbæk). On the 8th of April, his unit is sent to the Danish-German border. This very night, the German Army begins its invasion. Despite the low prospects for success, Sand is given the order to stop the German troops until further reinforcements can arrive. The 2016 movie The King's Choice describes the events of the Norwegian occupation.
The following weapons were used in the film April 9th:
Handguns
Bergmann-Bayard M1910/21
The personal firearm of Second Lieutenant Sand (Pilou Asbæk) is a Bergmann-Bayard M1910/21 pistol.
Rifles
Krag-Jørgensen Model 1889/24 Artillery Carbine
Danish soldiers are armed with Krag-Jørgensen Model 1889/24 Artillery Carbines. Recognizable by the curved bolt handle.
Krag-Jørgensen Model 1889/24 Infantry Carbine
Some Danish soldiers are also armed with the infantry model of the Krag-Jørgensen with straight bolt handle. Second Lieutenant Sand (Pilou Asbæk) takes one and gives it to one of his soldiers.
Karabiner 98k
German soldiers can be seen with Karabiner 98ks.
Submachine Guns
MP40
German soldiers can also seen with MP40s.
Machine Guns
Madsen M24
The bicycle squad is armed with one Madsen M24 machine gun. They use it against the Sd.Kfz. 221 and Sd.Kfz. 222.
MG34
Sd.Kfz. 221 armored cars are armed with MG34s.
MG42
Anachronistic MG42s are also used by German soldiers.
Other
20mm Madsen machine cannon
The motorcycle unit is armed with a 20 mm AA Machine Cannon M/38.
