Paths of Glory: Difference between revisions
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The majority of French troops are equipped with Austrian [[Wänzel Rifle|Wänzel M1854/67]]s during the charge on Hill 19. since the film was shot in Bavaria, the filmmakers had access to arsenals full of old breech-loading rifles of the late 19th century many Wänzel rifles supplied by Austria-Hungary to Bavaria.
The majority of French troops are equipped with Austrian [[Wänzel Rifle|Wänzel M1854/67]]s during the charge on Hill 19. since the film was shot in Bavaria, the filmmakers had access to arsenals full of old breech-loading rifles of the late 19th century including many Wänzel rifles supplied by Austria-Hungary to Bavaria.
[[Image:Wänzl rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Infanteriegewehr M1854/67, System Wänzel - 14×33R.]]
[[Image:Wänzl rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Infanteriegewehr M1854/67, System Wänzel - 14×33R.]]
[[Image:Paths_rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tense French soldiers armed with the Austrian rifles with fixed bayonets make room for approaching Col. Dax.]]
[[Image:Paths_rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tense French soldiers armed with the Austrian rifles with fixed bayonets make room for approaching Col. Dax.]]
French soldiers are seen carrying Lebel 1886 rifles and firing them during the battle scenes. The three main defendants soldiers Corporal Philippe Paris (Ralph Meeker), Private Maurice Ferol (Timothy Carey) and Private Pierre Arnaud (Joe Turkel) can be seen with Lebel rifles during the inspection of Général Mireau (George Macready).
The majority of French troops are equipped with Austrian Wänzel M1854/67s during the charge on Hill 19. since the film was shot in Bavaria, the filmmakers had access to arsenals full of old breech-loading rifles of the late 19th century including many Wänzel rifles supplied by Austria-Hungary to Bavaria.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingInfanteriegewehr M1854/67, System Wänzel - 14×33R.Error creating thumbnail: File missingTense French soldiers armed with the Austrian rifles with fixed bayonets make room for approaching Col. Dax.Error creating thumbnail: File missingThe French soldier in the middle stands with his rifle which offers a view of the breech-loading.Error creating thumbnail: File missingMore French soldiers on the left cling to their as Col Dax walks by.Error creating thumbnail: File missingEven more soldiers take cover from bombardment with their Wänzels. It is worth mentioning that these French soldiers are played by 600 off-duty German police officers that Colonel Dax passes by several times to give the impression of a whole regiment; e.g. the smoking soldiers on the left are also seen on the first picture.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
French soldiers are also frequently seen using German Gewehr 98 rifles, probably due to the lack of available Lebel 1886 rifles.
