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[[Image:RatPatrol S1.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''The Rat Patrol'' (1966-1968)]] | |||
The Rat Patrol | |||
'''''The Rat Patrol''''' was a World War II action series that aired on ABC from 1966 to 1968. The series mostly revolved around a four man team of Allied troops (three Americans and one British) who traveled in two armed jeeps while harassing the German army in the deserts of North Africa during the conflict. The first season of the series was filmed in Spain and utilized the resources of the Spanish Army (much of which would later be seen in the film ''[[Patton]]''). The second season was filmed in California. | |||
=== Browning M2 Aircraft | |||
The [[Browning M2]] Aircraft can be seen mounted on the Rat Patrol's jeeps in most episodes. | {{TV Title}} | ||
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=Heavy Weapons= | |||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg]] | == Browning M2 Aircraft == | ||
[[Image:Browning-M2-Heavy-Barrel-w -Tripod.jpg]] | The [[Browning M2]] Aircraft is the main armament of the Rat Patrol. It can be seen mounted on the Rat Patrol's jeeps in most episodes. The Browning M2 also is seen mounted on German half-tracks as well as other German armor. | ||
=== [[Star Model Z45 | [[File:M2 aircraft flexible.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2 Aircraft, Flexible - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:TRP 008.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The Browning M2 seen in the Jeep as the Rat Patrol have captured General von Helmreich ([[Wolfgang Preiss]]).]] | |||
== Browning M2HB == | |||
In some episodes, the [[Browning M2HB]] model is the weapon mounted on the Rat Patrol's jeeps. One is seen used on a tripod in an episode. The ones mounted on German armor usually were fitted with custom muzzle brakes. | |||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An M2 Browning.]] | |||
[[Image:Browning-M2-Heavy-Barrel-w-Tripod.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A M2 Browning mounted on a tripod.]] | |||
[[Image:Troy 50 cal.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Sam Troy ([[Christopher George]]) fires a [[Browning M2HB#Browning M2HB|Browning M2HB]] from the jeep in the first episode "The Chase of Fire Raid".]] | |||
==MG34== | |||
While the Browning M2 was the main armament seen on German armor in the series, the more accurate [[MG34]] is seen in some episodes on German vehicles. | |||
[[Image:mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MG34 7.92x57mm Mauser with 75-round ammo drum]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 001.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
== MG42 == | |||
While the Browning M2 was the main armament seen on German armor in the series, the more accurate [[MG42]] is seen in some episodes on German vehicles. | |||
[[File:MG42 Left.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 with sling and bipod collapsed - 7.92mm Mauser]] | |||
[[Image:German tank mockup.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A MG-42 can be seen mounted on the M7 Priest mocked up to resemble a German tank destroyer.]] | |||
== Browning M1919A4 == | |||
The [[Browning M1919A4]] is mainly seen mounted on German half-tracks. | |||
[[Image:BrowningM37MG.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 017.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The [[Browning M1919A4]] is seen mounted on a German half-track.]] | |||
== Maxim MG08 == | |||
The [[Maxim#Maxim MG08|Maxim MG08]] is briefly seen used by one of the gun-runner's men to aim at the Rat Patrol. | |||
[[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|right|250px|Maxim MG08 7.92x57mm Mauser on sled mount]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 020.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The [[Maxim#Maxim MG08|Maxim MG08]] is briefly seen used by one of the gun-runner's men to aim at the Rat Patrol.]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
== Star Model Z45== | |||
The [[Star Model Z45]] is used by the Rat Patrol in early episodes filmed in Spain. These SMG's were fitted with wooden stocks and furniture. Some Germans also use the folding-stock version in early episodes. | |||
[[Image:STAR Z45.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Star Model Z-45s in both fixed and folding stock models.]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 006.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Sam Troy ([[Christopher George]]) holds Z-45 fitted with a wooden stock.]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 011.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Troy holds the Z-45 in Season 1's "The Wildest Raid of All".]] | |||
== M1928A1 Thompson == | |||
In later episodes, the [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is used by the Rat Patrol as well as US and Allied troops as well as a French Resistance officer. | |||
[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg||thumb|none|450px]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 030.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Troy holds the M1928A1 Thompson.]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 028.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pvt. Tully Pettigrew ([[Justin Tarr]]) with the Thompson.]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 033.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pvt. Mark T. Hitchcock ([[Lawrence Casey]]) fires the Thompson.]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 034.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Jack Moffitt ([[Gary Raymond]]) holds the Thompson.]] | |||
==M1 Carbine== | |||
An [[M1 Carbine]] is seen used by a young French Resistance fighter in a later episode. | |||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 220.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
== MP40 == | |||
German forces as well as the Rat Patrol are seen using the [[MP40]]. | |||
[[Image:MP40.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 026.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Capt. Dietrich fires the MP40.]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 027.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Troy in disguise holds the MP40.]] | |||
==SIG M1920== | |||
The [[SIG M1920]] is used by German soldiers in early episodes, most notably Capt. Dietrich ([[Eric Braeden]]) in Season 1's "The Moment of Truce Raid". | |||
[[File:SIG M1920.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG M1920 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 200.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Captain Dietrich ([[Eric Braeden]]) holds a [[SIG M1920]] in Season 1's "The Moment of Truce Raid". Note the round bolt handle, indicative of the SIG model.]] | |||
=Rifles= | |||
== Karabiner 98k == | |||
The [[Karabiner 98k]] is used by members of the Rat Patrol as well as German forces, Arabs, and Resistance fighters. A Karabiner fitted with a scope is seen used by a German sniper in an episode. | |||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 014.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 032.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
== 1893 Spanish Mauser == | |||
The [[1893 Spanish Mauser]] is seen used by Partisan, Arabs, and the Gun Runner's men in various episodes. | |||
[[Image:Spanish1893Mauser.jpg|500px|thumb|none|1893 Spanish Mauser - 7x57mm Mauser]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 019.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
==M1 Garand == | |||
While not commonly seen in the series, the [[M1 Garand]] is seen used by American troops, notably Pvt. Tully Pettigrew ([[Justin Tarr]]) in the first episode "The Circle of Fire Raid". | |||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 216.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
==Karabiner 98AZ== | |||
Some [[Mauser 98AZ]] carbines are used. | |||
[[Image:Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 221.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 222.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
=Handguns= | |||
== Luger P08 == | |||
The [[Luger P08]] is used by German troops in 1st season. Most notably used by German Capt. Detrich ([[Hans Gudegast]], who would be later known as [[Eric Braeden]]). | |||
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|none|thumb|300px]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 221.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 231.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
== Walther P38 == | |||
The [[Walther P38]] is also carried by German forces in the series as is seen in hands of nearly all of the main characters including Capt. Deitrich and Sgt. Troy. | |||
[[Image:P38.jpg|none|thumb|300px]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 016.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Capt. Deitrich ([[Hans Gudegast]]) holds the Walther P38.]] | |||
[[Image:manfred_lating.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mueller ([[Manfred Lating]]) fires a P38 in episode ''The One That Got Away Raid''.]] | |||
[[Image:michael_vandever.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lt. Dorf ([[Michael Vandever]]) with a Walther P38 in episode ''The Double or Nothing Raid''.]] | |||
== Colt M1911A1 == | |||
The [[Colt M1911A1]] is the standard sidearm used by members of the Rat Patrol, notably by Sgt. Sam Troy ([[Christopher George]]). | |||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|300px|thumb|none]] | |||
[[Image:Troy 45.jpg|thumb|none|450px|While disguised as a German medic, Sgt. Troy holds the [[M1911A1]] in Season 1's "The Life Against Death Raid".]] | |||
==Mauser 1934 Pocket Pistol== | |||
A [[Mauser_Pocket_Pistol#1934_Mauser_Pocket_Pistol|Mauser 1934 Pocket Pistol]] is seen being handed over by a surrendering Italian Officer and is used by Sgt. Moffit in an episode. | |||
[[Image:Mauser1934.jpg|thumb|300px|none|1934 Mauser Pocket Pistol. - 7.65x17mmSR]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 211.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
== Webley Mk VI == | |||
Sgt. Jack Moffitt ([[Gary Raymond]]) carries a [[Webley Mk VI]] revolver as his sidearm. | |||
[[Image:Webley.JPG|thumb|none|300px|.455 Webley Mk. VI.]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 018.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Jack Moffitt ([[Gary Raymond]]) carries a [[Webley Mk VI]] revolver as his sidearm.]] | |||
=Other= | |||
== Mk 2 hand grenade == | |||
The [[Mk 2 hand grenade]] is the standard grenade carried by the Rat Patrol. | |||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|250px]] | |||
[[Image:TULLY & MK.II GRENADE.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
[[Image:TROYS GRENADE TIME BOMB.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A Mk. 2 hand grenade turned into a time bomb.]] | |||
== Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | |||
The [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] is used by German forces as well as members of the Rat Patrol. | |||
[[Image:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | |||
[[Image:W grenade.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The Sheik threatens to blow up a German weapons cache with a M24 Stielhandgranate in Season 1's "The Fire and Brimstone Raid".]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 036.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Troy prepares to throw the grenade into the German tank.]] | |||
[[Image:Dud grenade.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lucky for this dog the grenade is a dud.]] | |||
==Winchester Model 70== | |||
An Allied sniper uses a [[Winchester Model 70]] as his weapon of choice in the final episode "The Kill at Koorlea Raid". | |||
[[Image:Pre64WinModel70.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 212.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | |||
== M9 Bazooka == | |||
Pvt. Tully uses a [[M1 Bazooka#M9 Bazooka|M9 Bazooka]] in the final episode "The Kill at Koorlea Raid". | |||
[[Image:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|right|500px|M9 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 213.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pvt. Tully fires the M9 Bazooka into a German halftrack.]] | |||
== Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) == | |||
Rarely used by British soldiers in the series. | |||
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk III* - .303 British]] | |||
== Unknown Pocket Pistol == | |||
Used by a French Resistance member. | |||
== Winter's Bomb== | |||
Seen used by the Rat Patrol, it is a bomb that can be detonated very easily. | |||
[[Image:winters bomb.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
== Boys Anti-Tank rifle == | |||
A [[Boys anti-tank rifle]] is seen mounted in the gunner's position on half tracks in early episodes. | |||
[[Image:BoysRifle.55.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Boys Anti-Tank Rifle 3rd Variant - .55 Boys (13.9x99B).]] | |||
[[Image:TRP 206.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A Boys .55 inch Anti-Tank rifle can be strangely seen mounted on a German Halftrack.]] | |||
= Trivia = | |||
Most of the German armor and other vehicles seen in the series are actual mocked-up American vehicles such as M3 Half-Tracks, Patton Tanks, M7 Priest,and M35 2-1/2 ''Deuce and a Half'' cargo trucks painted desert sand colors with German Iron Cross and on half-tracks Swastikas, making them look more German. | |||
=== Fake German Tanks === | |||
[[Image:Mv tank.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A M4 Sherman Tank painted to look like a German Tank.]] | |||
=== Fake Marder Tank Destroyer === | |||
[[Image:German tank mockup.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A M7 Priest painted to look like a German Vehicle (possibly a German Marder tank destroyer]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:46, 29 July 2023
The Rat Patrol was a World War II action series that aired on ABC from 1966 to 1968. The series mostly revolved around a four man team of Allied troops (three Americans and one British) who traveled in two armed jeeps while harassing the German army in the deserts of North Africa during the conflict. The first season of the series was filmed in Spain and utilized the resources of the Spanish Army (much of which would later be seen in the film Patton). The second season was filmed in California.
The following weapons were used in the television series The Rat Patrol:
Heavy Weapons
Browning M2 Aircraft
The Browning M2 Aircraft is the main armament of the Rat Patrol. It can be seen mounted on the Rat Patrol's jeeps in most episodes. The Browning M2 also is seen mounted on German half-tracks as well as other German armor.
Browning M2HB
In some episodes, the Browning M2HB model is the weapon mounted on the Rat Patrol's jeeps. One is seen used on a tripod in an episode. The ones mounted on German armor usually were fitted with custom muzzle brakes.
MG34
While the Browning M2 was the main armament seen on German armor in the series, the more accurate MG34 is seen in some episodes on German vehicles.
MG42
While the Browning M2 was the main armament seen on German armor in the series, the more accurate MG42 is seen in some episodes on German vehicles.
Browning M1919A4
The Browning M1919A4 is mainly seen mounted on German half-tracks.
Maxim MG08
The Maxim MG08 is briefly seen used by one of the gun-runner's men to aim at the Rat Patrol.
Submachine Guns
Star Model Z45
The Star Model Z45 is used by the Rat Patrol in early episodes filmed in Spain. These SMG's were fitted with wooden stocks and furniture. Some Germans also use the folding-stock version in early episodes.
M1928A1 Thompson
In later episodes, the M1928A1 Thompson is used by the Rat Patrol as well as US and Allied troops as well as a French Resistance officer.
M1 Carbine
An M1 Carbine is seen used by a young French Resistance fighter in a later episode.
MP40
German forces as well as the Rat Patrol are seen using the MP40.
SIG M1920
The SIG M1920 is used by German soldiers in early episodes, most notably Capt. Dietrich (Eric Braeden) in Season 1's "The Moment of Truce Raid".
Rifles
Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k is used by members of the Rat Patrol as well as German forces, Arabs, and Resistance fighters. A Karabiner fitted with a scope is seen used by a German sniper in an episode.
1893 Spanish Mauser
The 1893 Spanish Mauser is seen used by Partisan, Arabs, and the Gun Runner's men in various episodes.
M1 Garand
While not commonly seen in the series, the M1 Garand is seen used by American troops, notably Pvt. Tully Pettigrew (Justin Tarr) in the first episode "The Circle of Fire Raid".
Karabiner 98AZ
Some Mauser 98AZ carbines are used.
Handguns
Luger P08
The Luger P08 is used by German troops in 1st season. Most notably used by German Capt. Detrich (Hans Gudegast, who would be later known as Eric Braeden).
Walther P38
The Walther P38 is also carried by German forces in the series as is seen in hands of nearly all of the main characters including Capt. Deitrich and Sgt. Troy.
Colt M1911A1
The Colt M1911A1 is the standard sidearm used by members of the Rat Patrol, notably by Sgt. Sam Troy (Christopher George).
Mauser 1934 Pocket Pistol
A Mauser 1934 Pocket Pistol is seen being handed over by a surrendering Italian Officer and is used by Sgt. Moffit in an episode.
Webley Mk VI
Sgt. Jack Moffitt (Gary Raymond) carries a Webley Mk VI revolver as his sidearm.
Other
Mk 2 hand grenade
The Mk 2 hand grenade is the standard grenade carried by the Rat Patrol.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
The Model 24 Stielhandgranate is used by German forces as well as members of the Rat Patrol.
Winchester Model 70
An Allied sniper uses a Winchester Model 70 as his weapon of choice in the final episode "The Kill at Koorlea Raid".
M9 Bazooka
Pvt. Tully uses a M9 Bazooka in the final episode "The Kill at Koorlea Raid".
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)
Rarely used by British soldiers in the series.
Unknown Pocket Pistol
Used by a French Resistance member.
Winter's Bomb
Seen used by the Rat Patrol, it is a bomb that can be detonated very easily.
Boys Anti-Tank rifle
A Boys anti-tank rifle is seen mounted in the gunner's position on half tracks in early episodes.
Trivia
Most of the German armor and other vehicles seen in the series are actual mocked-up American vehicles such as M3 Half-Tracks, Patton Tanks, M7 Priest,and M35 2-1/2 Deuce and a Half cargo trucks painted desert sand colors with German Iron Cross and on half-tracks Swastikas, making them look more German.
