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{{Infobox TV|{{PAGENAME}} | {{Infobox TV|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name = Die Flucht <br | |name = ''Die Flucht''<br>''March of Millions'' | ||
|picture = FluchtCover.jpg | |picture = FluchtCover.jpg | ||
|caption = ''Movie Poster'' | |caption = ''Movie Poster'' | ||
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|director = Kai Wessel | |director = Kai Wessel | ||
|date= March 4 and 5, 2007 | |date= March 4 and 5, 2007 | ||
|language = French<br | |language = French<br>German<br>Polish<br>Russian | ||
|seasons = 1 | |seasons = 1 | ||
|episodes = 2 | |episodes = 2 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''''March of Millions''''' is a 2007 German two-part film drama directed by Kai Wessel. Summer of 1944, Lena Countess von Mahlenberg | '''''March of Millions''''' is a 2007 German two-part film drama directed by Kai Wessel. Summer of 1944, Lena Countess von Mahlenberg returned from Berlin to her East Prussian homeland. Once there, the self-confident young woman is confronted not only with her family's past but also with the desolate situation of the civilian population. In the chaos of war, Lena revolted against senseless orders from the Wehrmacht and campaigned for the rights of forced laborers. In doing so, she develops a special relationship with the French prisoner François. As the Eastern Front approaches, a huge flow of refugees begins | ||
{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
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==Walther P38== | ==Walther P38== | ||
An SS soldier is briefly seen with a [[Walther P38]] during the removal of forced laborers from the estate of the Mahlenbergs. | An SS soldier is briefly seen with a [[Walther P38]] during the removal of forced laborers from the estate of the Mahlenbergs. | ||
[[ | [[File:Mauser-P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-WaltherP-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SS soldier brandishes his Walther.]] | [[File:Flucht-WaltherP-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SS soldier brandishes his Walther to prevent François ([[Jean-Yves Berteloot]]) from getting Mikolai.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-WaltherP-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Same soldier | [[File:Flucht-WaltherP-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Same soldier holds the pistol before aiming at François.]] | ||
==Walther PPK== | ==Walther PPK== | ||
Ferdinand von Gernstorff ([[Max von Thun]]) owns a [[Walther PPK]]. | Ferdinand von Gernstorff ([[Max von Thun]]) owns a [[Walther PPK]]. | ||
[[ | [[File:PPKNazi1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther PPK - .32 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-PPK1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ferdinand | [[File:Flucht-PPK1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ferdinand removes the PPK from the drawer during the dispute with his brother.]] | ||
==FN Model 1922== | ==FN Model 1922== | ||
When Soviet soldiers have arrived at his villa Berthold von Mahlenberg ([[Jürgen Hentsch]]) takes an [[FN Model 1922]] pistol. | |||
[[File:Browning 1922.jpg|thumb|none|300px|FN Model 1922 - .32 ACP]] | [[File:Browning 1922.jpg|thumb|none|300px|FN Model 1922 - .32 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-FN1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Model 1922 in his left hand while taking the loose rounds with the other hand.]] | [[File:Flucht-FN1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Model 1922 in his left hand while taking the loose rounds with the other hand.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-FN2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After inserting some rounds into the magazine he prepares to load the pistol.]] | [[File:Flucht-FN2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After inserting some rounds into the magazine he prepares to load the pistol watched by his faithful dogs.]] | ||
==Luger P08== | ==Luger P08== | ||
A [[Luger P08]] is briefly used by Heinrich von Gernstorff ([[Tonio Arango]]) to put a wounded horse out of its misery | A [[Luger P08]] is briefly used by Heinrich von Gernstorff ([[Tonio Arango]]) in the second episode to put a wounded horse out of its misery. | ||
[[File:Luger.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 | [[File:Luger.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Luger1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Heinrich | [[File:Flucht-Luger1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Heinrich points the Luger at the wounded horse. Note the position of the toggle action; in the next scene it moves into the firing position without being touched.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
''Wehrmacht'', SS soldiers and ''Feldgendarmerie'' (Military Police) are armed with [[MP40]]s. | ''Wehrmacht'', SS soldiers and ''Feldgendarmerie'' (Military Police) are wiedly armed with [[MP40]]s. At the end of Episode 1, the leader of the Soviet squad ([[Sakalas Uzdavinys]]) is also armed with this submachine gun. | ||
[[File:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | [[File:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MP1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SS soldier escorts forced laborers including Mikolai ([[Michael Ginsburg]]) to their execution.]] | [[File:Flucht-MP1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SS soldier escorts forced laborers including Mikolai ([[Michael Ginsburg]]) to their execution.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MP2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same SS member opens fire at a fleeing laborer.]] | [[File:Flucht-MP2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same SS member opens fire at a fleeing laborer.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MP3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A captured trophy MP40 in the hands of the Soviet leader.]] | [[File:Flucht-MP3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A captured trophy MP40 in the hands of the Soviet leader giving orders to his men.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MP4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German MPs firing their submachine guns.]] | [[File:Flucht-MP4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German MPs firing their submachine guns.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MP5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A single ''Feldjäger'' searches a waggon with his MP40 at the ready.]] | [[File:Flucht-MP5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A single ''Feldjäger'' searches a waggon with his MP40 at the ready.]] | ||
==MP38== | ==MP38== | ||
Some | Some [[MP38]]s are also wielded by German forces. | ||
[[File:Mp38-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinenpistole 38 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | [[File:Mp38-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinenpistole 38 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MP38.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of a firing MP38. Note the larger charging handle.]] | [[File:Flucht-MP38.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of a firing MP38. Note the larger charging handle.]] | ||
==PPSh-41== | ==PPSh-41== | ||
[[PPSh-41]] | [[PPSh-41]] with drum magazines are used by some Soviet soldiers. | ||
[[File:PPSH-01-SMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|PPSh-41 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | [[File:PPSH-01-SMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|PPSh-41 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-PPSh1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two soldiers smash their PPSh against a door.]] | [[File:Flucht-PPSh0.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soviet soldiers securing the entrance of the Mahlenberg property.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-PPSh2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One | [[File:Flucht-PPSh1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two soldiers smash their PPSh against a barricaded door.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-PPSh3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russians storming a small farm hut.]] | [[File:Flucht-PPSh2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the Soviets shoots his SMG at Dietrich, the Butler ([[Winfried Glatzeder]]).]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-PPSh3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russians storming a small farm hut with their guns.]] | |||
==PPS-43== | ==PPS-43== | ||
Some Soviets | Some Soviets also have [[PPS-43]] submachine guns. | ||
[[File:PPSh-43-Submachine-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|PPS-43 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | [[File:PPSh-43-Submachine-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|PPS-43 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-PPS1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Russian threatens Babette ([[Gabriela Maria Schmeide]]).]] | [[File:Flucht-PPS1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Russian threatens Babette ([[Gabriela Maria Schmeide]]).]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-PPS2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|His officer grabs the PPS' barrel and says what to do with | [[File:Flucht-PPS2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|His officer grabs the PPS' barrel and says what to do with her instead.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-PPS3.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:Flucht-PPS3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During the night, the same soldier gets angry and starts spraying his PPS into the air because he didn't get what he wanted. The folded stock is perfectly seen.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==Karabiner 98k== | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
German soldiers, | German Wehrmacht, Waffen SS soldiers, and ''Volkssturm'' can be seen using [[Karabiner 98k]]s. Ferdinand, Fritz, and a few Soviet soldiers are seen with these carbines, too. | ||
[[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:Flucht-karabiner1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers at a railway station in East-Prussia with their carbines slung.]] | [[File:Flucht-karabiner1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers at a railway station in East-Prussia with their carbines slung.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-karabiner2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ferdinand carries his Kar98k in his right hand.]] | [[File:Flucht-karabiner2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ferdinand making his way to Heinrich's car carries his Kar98k in his right hand.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-karabiner3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A detailed view of | [[File:Flucht-karabiner3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A detailed view of one carbine that has the late war welded barrel band.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-karabiner4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Running Soviet soldier with a German carbine.]] | [[File:Flucht-karabiner4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Running Soviet soldier with a German carbine.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-karabiner5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fritz | [[File:Flucht-karabiner5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Karabiner of Fritz hanging over his shoulder.]] | ||
==Mauser | ==Mauser Puška vz. 98/22== | ||
Fritz ([[Josef Mattes]]) can be seen with a full-length Mauser rifle, which | Fritz ([[Josef Mattes]]) can be seen with a full-length Mauser rifle, which appears to be a [[Vz. 98/22 Czech Mauser]]. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Czech98-22Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Puška CZ Brno 98/22 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Mauser1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:Flucht-Mauser0.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The enthusiastic Fritz is getting ready to be driven to the front.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Mauser2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closer view of the front sight | [[File:Flucht-Mauser1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A view of the Mauser slung over his shouldler.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Mauser3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A different view which offers a view of simple tangent-leaf sight.]] | [[File:Flucht-Mauser2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closer view of the front sight and parade hook.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Mauser3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A slightly different view which offers a view of simple tangent-leaf sight.]] | |||
==Mosin Nagant M91/30== | ==Mosin Nagant M91/30== | ||
Soviet soldiers are mainly armed with [[Mosin Nagant M91/30]] rifles. At the German checkpoint, German soldiers and ''Volkssturm'' members can also be seen Mosin-Nagants. | Soviet soldiers are mainly armed with [[Mosin Nagant M91/30]] rifles. At the German checkpoint, German soldiers and ''Volkssturm'' members can also be seen Mosin-Nagants. | ||
[[File:M9130.jpg|thumb|none|450px| | [[File:M9130.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mosin Nagant M91/30 - 7.62x54mmR]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Mosin1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soviet soldier holds his rifle while riding on a tank.]] | [[File:Flucht-Mosin1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soviet soldier holds his rifle while riding on a tank.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Mosin2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shoulder view of another soldier. This Mosin-Nagant has a curved bolt | [[File:Flucht-Mosin2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shoulder view of another soldier. This Mosin-Nagant has a curved bolt handle which was actually common on scoped variants.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Mosin2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the barrel with the hooded front sight.]] | |||
[[File:Flucht-MosinandShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An old ''Volkssturm'' member talking to Heinrich with a Mosin-Nagant over his back.]] | [[File:Flucht-MosinandShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An old ''Volkssturm'' member talking to Heinrich with a Mosin-Nagant over his back.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Mosin3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same rifle | [[File:Flucht-Mosin3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same rifle reveals the cocking knob.]] | ||
==Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine== | ==Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine== | ||
Some [[Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine]]s are also used by Soviet soldiers. | Some [[Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine]]s are also used by Soviet soldiers. | ||
[[File:M44Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine | [[File:M44Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine - 7.62x54mm R]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MosinCarbine1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soviet soldier jumps off a tank with his M44 carbine.]] | [[File:Flucht-MosinCarbine1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soviet soldier jumps off a tank with his M44 carbine.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MosinCarbine2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same soldier | [[File:Flucht-MosinCarbine2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same soldier rushes to the villa.]] | ||
== | ==Mauser Standard Modell== | ||
A single [[Mauser Standard Modell|Standard Modell]] rifle is briefly seen in the hands of a ''Feldgendarmerie''. | A single [[Mauser Standard Modell|Standard Modell]] rifle is briefly seen in the hands of a ''Feldgendarmerie''. | ||
[[ | [[File:Mauser Standard Modell.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Standard Modell - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MauserRifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier on the left holds his Mauser. Note the under-barrel sling swivel.]] | [[File:Flucht-MauserRifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier on the left holds his Mauser. Note the under-barrel sling swivel.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MauserRifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The straight bolt handle is seen.]] | [[File:Flucht-MauserRifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The straight bolt handle is seen.]] | ||
== | ==Enfield P14== | ||
A German soldier can be seen with a British [[Pattern 1914 Enfield]] rifle at the checkpoint. | |||
[[File:Flucht-Rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier walks with | [[File:Pattern1914.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pattern M1914 (P 14) Enfield - .303 UK]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Rifle1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same soldier draws a ZIS gun which offers | [[File:Flucht-Rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier walks with the P14. Note the front sight with large "ears".]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldier in the left background with | [[File:Flucht-Rifle1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same soldier draws a ZIS gun which offers another view of the rifle.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Rifle3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same soldier and rifle.]] | |||
==Mosin Nagant M1891 Dragoon== | |||
What appears to be a [[Mosin Nagant M1891]] Dragoon rifle is carried by a German soldier at the same checkpoint. | |||
[[File:MosinDragoon1891.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mosin Nagant M1891 Dragoon - 7.62x54mm R]] | |||
[[File:Flucht-Rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldier in the left background with the rifle slung.]] | |||
[[File:Flucht-Rifle3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same soldier and rifle on the left.]] | |||
==Zastava M48 Mauser== | |||
An [[M48 Yugoslavian Mauser]] is used by one German soldier of a firing squad. | |||
[[File:M48-Yugo-Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Zastava Puška M.48 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | |||
[[File:Flucht-karabiner6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three members of a firing squad working the bolt handles. The left one is the Yugoslavian Mauser.]] | |||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
== | ==MG 42== | ||
An [[MG42]] is briefly seen in front of the SS headquarters. | An [[MG42]] is briefly seen in front of the SS headquarters. | ||
[[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px| | [[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinengewehr 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MG1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two forced laborers prepare the MG42 on the left side of the entrance.]] | [[File:Flucht-MG1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two forced laborers prepare the MG42 on the left side of the entrance.]] | ||
== | ==MG 34== | ||
Two [[MG34]]s are mounted on a motorcycle and a post-war OT-810 half-track standing for | Two [[MG34]]s are mounted on a motorcycle and a post-war OT-810 half-track standing for an Sd.Kfz. 251. | ||
[[File:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|400px| | [[File:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MMaschinengewehr 34 - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MG34-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MP patrol's first motorcycle armed with the MG34.]] | [[File:Flucht-MG34-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MP patrol's first motorcycle armed with the MG34.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MG34-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the passing motorcycle.]] | [[File:Flucht-MG34-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the passing motorcycle.]] | ||
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=Hand Grenades= | =Hand Grenades= | ||
==F-1 | ==F-1== | ||
A Soviet soldier | A Soviet soldier and officer make use of [[F-1 hand grenade]]s that have different time delays. | ||
[[File:Deactivated f1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|F-1 | [[File:Deactivated f1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|F-1 hand grenade]] | ||
[[File:Flucht- | [[File:Flucht-F1Grenade0.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier pulls the pin of his grenade before placing it in front of the door.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-F1Grenade2.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:Flucht-F1Grenade1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grenade rolled down the uneven stairs.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-F1Grenade3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soviet officer about to throw a grenade into the hut.]] | [[File:Flucht-F1Grenade2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Due to the dramatic effect this grenade has a time-delay fuse of 20 seconds instead of 3.2 to 4.2 s.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-F1Grenade3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another Soviet officer is about to throw a grenade into the hut. This grenade "only" takes 8 seconds to detonate.]] | |||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
==Double Barreled Shotgun== | ==Double Barreled Shotgun== | ||
Several old ''Volkssturm'' members can briefly seen with [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]s. | Several old ''Volkssturm'' members can briefly be seen with [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]s. | ||
[[ | [[File:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The members marching with their | [[File:Flucht-Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The members marching with their slung shotguns.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MosinandShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A shotgun on the right.]] | [[File:Flucht-MosinandShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A full view of one carried shotgun on the right.]] | ||
==T-34/85== | ==T-34/85== | ||
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==Leuchtpistole== | ==Leuchtpistole== | ||
A ''Feldgendarmerie'' | A ''Feldgendarmerie'' officer fires a [[Leuchtpistole]] in Episode 2. | ||
[[ | [[File:Pistol German WW2 flare gun 'Leuchtpistole' Heeresmodell 1934, Code 'S-1938'.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Leuchtpistole - 26.65mm]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Flare1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of his soldiers hands over the flare gun.]] | [[File:Flucht-Flare1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of his soldiers hands over the flare gun.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Flare2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer | [[File:Flucht-Flare2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer with the Leuchtpistole before firing.]] | ||
==M1942 (ZiS-3) | ==76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3)== | ||
M1942 (ZiS-3) | The [[76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3)]] can be seen used by German soldiers. | ||
[[ | [[File:ZiS3 nn.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1942 (ZiS-3) 76mm Divisional Gun - 76mm]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-ZisGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers | [[File:Flucht-ZisGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers move the Divisional Gun in prepare to go over the frozen ''Frisches Haff'' (Vistula Lagoon).]] | ||
[[Category: Television]] | [[Category: Television]] | ||
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March of Millions is a 2007 German two-part film drama directed by Kai Wessel. Summer of 1944, Lena Countess von Mahlenberg returned from Berlin to her East Prussian homeland. Once there, the self-confident young woman is confronted not only with her family's past but also with the desolate situation of the civilian population. In the chaos of war, Lena revolted against senseless orders from the Wehrmacht and campaigned for the rights of forced laborers. In doing so, she develops a special relationship with the French prisoner François. As the Eastern Front approaches, a huge flow of refugees begins
The following weapons were used in the film March of Millions:
Pistols
Walther P38
An SS soldier is briefly seen with a Walther P38 during the removal of forced laborers from the estate of the Mahlenbergs.
Walther PPK
Ferdinand von Gernstorff (Max von Thun) owns a Walther PPK.
FN Model 1922
When Soviet soldiers have arrived at his villa Berthold von Mahlenberg (Jürgen Hentsch) takes an FN Model 1922 pistol.
Luger P08
A Luger P08 is briefly used by Heinrich von Gernstorff (Tonio Arango) in the second episode to put a wounded horse out of its misery.
Submachine Guns
MP40
Wehrmacht, SS soldiers and Feldgendarmerie (Military Police) are wiedly armed with MP40s. At the end of Episode 1, the leader of the Soviet squad (Sakalas Uzdavinys) is also armed with this submachine gun.
MP38
Some MP38s are also wielded by German forces.
PPSh-41
PPSh-41 with drum magazines are used by some Soviet soldiers.
PPS-43
Some Soviets also have PPS-43 submachine guns.
Rifles
Karabiner 98k
German Wehrmacht, Waffen SS soldiers, and Volkssturm can be seen using Karabiner 98ks. Ferdinand, Fritz, and a few Soviet soldiers are seen with these carbines, too.
Mauser Puška vz. 98/22
Fritz (Josef Mattes) can be seen with a full-length Mauser rifle, which appears to be a Vz. 98/22 Czech Mauser.
Mosin Nagant M91/30
Soviet soldiers are mainly armed with Mosin Nagant M91/30 rifles. At the German checkpoint, German soldiers and Volkssturm members can also be seen Mosin-Nagants.
Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine
Some Mosin Nagant M44 Carbines are also used by Soviet soldiers.
Mauser Standard Modell
A single Standard Modell rifle is briefly seen in the hands of a Feldgendarmerie.
Enfield P14
A German soldier can be seen with a British Pattern 1914 Enfield rifle at the checkpoint.
Mosin Nagant M1891 Dragoon
What appears to be a Mosin Nagant M1891 Dragoon rifle is carried by a German soldier at the same checkpoint.
Zastava M48 Mauser
An M48 Yugoslavian Mauser is used by one German soldier of a firing squad.
Machine Guns
MG 42
An MG42 is briefly seen in front of the SS headquarters.
MG 34
Two MG34s are mounted on a motorcycle and a post-war OT-810 half-track standing for an Sd.Kfz. 251.
Hand Grenades
F-1
A Soviet soldier and officer make use of F-1 hand grenades that have different time delays.
Other
Double Barreled Shotgun
Several old Volkssturm members can briefly be seen with 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotguns.
T-34/85
Leuchtpistole
A Feldgendarmerie officer fires a Leuchtpistole in Episode 2.
76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3)
The 76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3) can be seen used by German soldiers.
