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An [[MP40]] is briefly seen next to a German machine-gunner. | An [[MP40]] is briefly seen next to a German machine-gunner. | ||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm]] | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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[[Image:darby31_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Ranger sharpshooters take out an Italian sniper.]] | [[Image:darby31_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Ranger sharpshooters take out an Italian sniper.]] | ||
[[Image:darby45_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Facing the Germans in Italy.]] | [[Image:darby45_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Facing the Germans in Italy.]] | ||
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==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
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[[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.]] | ||
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==Karabiner 98k== | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
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A live [[Browning M1917A1]] is used to train Army Rangers. | A live [[Browning M1917A1]] is used to train Army Rangers. | ||
[[Image: M1917A1 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1917 machine gun with tripod and ammo box - .30-06]] | [[Image: M1917A1 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1917 machine gun with tripod and ammo box - .30-06]] | ||
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==Browning M1919A4== | |||
Throughout the film, Ranger jeeps carry a pedestal mounted [[Browning M1919]] machine gun. | |||
[[Image: M1919A4 pintle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield]] | |||
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==MG34== | ==MG34== | ||
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Throughout the film, German soldiers fire a Mauser [[MG42]] machine gun. | Throughout the film, German soldiers fire a Mauser [[MG42]] machine gun. | ||
[[Image:MG42Bipod.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 with bipod extended - 7.92mm Mauser]] | [[Image:MG42Bipod.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 with bipod extended - 7.92mm Mauser]] | ||
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=Hand Grenades= | =Hand Grenades= | ||
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A damaged M101 Howitzer is seen in battle footage. | A damaged M101 Howitzer is seen in battle footage. | ||
[[File:M101 Howitzer.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M101 Howitzer - 105x372mm]] | [[File:M101 Howitzer.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M101 Howitzer - 105x372mm]] | ||
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Darby’s Rangers is the 1958 World War II film that was the next-to-last feature directed by William A. Wellman. The film also marked the first starring role for actor James Garner, who portrays Colonel William Orlando Darby. The movie chronicles Col. Darby's formation of an elite Army commando group as the “tip of the Army’s spear,” thus creating the Rangers. The cast also included Etchika Choureau, Edd Byrnes (as Edward Byrnes), and William Wellman Jr.
The following weapons were used in the film Darby’s Rangers:
Pistols
M1911A1
Throughout the film, Rangers carry a Colt M1911A1 pistol.
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
Throughout the film, US Army Rangers carry the M1928 Thompson submachine gun.
MP40
An MP40 is briefly seen next to a German machine-gunner.
Rifles
M1 Garand
Throughout the film, Rangers carry the M1 Garand.
M1 Carbine
Throughout the film, Army Rangers carry the M1 Carbine.
Karabiner 98k
An Italian sniper uses a Karabiner 98k to pin down Army Rangers.
Machine Guns
Bren Mk. 2
Sgt. McTavish (Torin Thatcher) uses a Bren gun for Ranger training.
Browning M1917A1
A live Browning M1917A1 is used to train Army Rangers.
Browning M1919A4
Throughout the film, Ranger jeeps carry a pedestal mounted Browning M1919 machine gun.
MG34
An MG34 is used by German paratroopers.
MG42
Throughout the film, German soldiers fire a Mauser MG42 machine gun.
Hand Grenades
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
Throughout the film, Army Rangers carry the Mk 2 hand grenade.
Type 67 stick grenade
German soldiers have Type 67 stick grenades.
Other
M101 Howitzer
A damaged M101 Howitzer is seen in battle footage.
