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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = ''Narvik'' <br> ''Kampen om Narvik'' | |name = ''Narvik: Hitler's First Defeat''<br>''Kampen om Narvik'' | ||
|picture = | |picture = Narvik PCA.jpg | ||
|caption = | |caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
|country = [[Image:NOR.jpg|25px]] Norway | |country = [[Image:NOR.jpg|25px]] Norway | ||
|director = Erik Skjoldbjaerg | |director = Erik Skjoldbjaerg | ||
|date= 25 December 2022 (Norway) | |date= 25 December 2022 (Norway)<br>23 January 2023 (Netflix) | ||
23 January 2023 (Netflix) | |language = French<br>German<br>Norwegian | ||
|language = | |studio=Nordisk Film Production AS | ||
|distributor=Netflix | |||
|character1= Gunnar Tofte | |character1= Gunnar Tofte | ||
|actor1= Carl Martin Eggsbø | |actor1= Carl Martin Eggsbø | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''''Narvik''''' (Norwegian: Kampen om Narvik) is a 2022 Norwegian war drama film, based on the real-life battle of Narvik between Norwegian soldiers and later British, French, and Polish forces against Nazi Germany in April-June 1940. | '''''Narvik: Hitler's First Defeat''''' (Norwegian: Kampen om Narvik) is a 2022 Norwegian war drama film, based on the real-life battle of Narvik between Norwegian soldiers and later British, French, and Polish forces against Nazi Germany in April-June 1940. | ||
Inflicting the first major defeat against Hitler's war machine, the small, idyllic town located in the country's north held 85% of the iron ore used by Germany, who sought to take over the town for its sole monopoly. | Inflicting the first major defeat against Hitler's war machine, the small, idyllic town located in the country's north held 85% of the iron ore used by Germany, who sought to take over the town for its sole monopoly. | ||
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=Pistols= | =Pistols= | ||
==Kongsberg M/1914== | ==Kongsberg M/1914== | ||
A license-produced Colt M1911, the Kongsberg is the service sidearm of Norwegian officers. | A license-produced [[M1911 pistol series#M1911|Colt M1911]], the Kongsberg is the service sidearm of Norwegian officers. | ||
[[File:Kongsberg M1914.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Kongsberg M/1914 - .45 ACP]] | [[File:Kongsberg M1914.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Kongsberg M/1914 - .45 ACP]] | ||
==Luger P08== | |||
A German ''Hauptmann'' (Captain) wields a [[Luger P08]] in the "Royal Hotell". | |||
[[File:Luger.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | |||
=Rifles and Carbines= | =Rifles and Carbines= | ||
== | ==Berthier Mle. 1907/15== | ||
French chasseurs are armed with WWI-vintage Berthiers in conjunction with | French chasseurs are armed with WWI-vintage [[Berthier Mle 1907-15|Berthiers]] in conjunction with MAS-36s. With the lack of the distinctive protrusions that the five-round 1907/16 variant has, the Berthier depicted in the film is the earlier, three-shot 1907/15. | ||
[[File:Fusil Mle 1907-15.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Berthier | [[File:Fusil Mle 1907-15.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Berthier Fusil Modèle 1907/15 - 8x50mmR Lebel]] | ||
[[File:Narvik-Berthier01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French soldier introduces himself to Gunnar, Berthier in hand. The newer MAS-36s are with some soldiers.]] | [[File:Narvik-Berthier01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French soldier introduces himself to Gunnar, Berthier in hand. The newer MAS-36s are with some soldiers.]] | ||
==Karabiner 98k== | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
The Karabiner 98k is the standard-issue rifle of German soldiers in the film. | The [[Karabiner 98k]] is the standard-issue rifle of German soldiers in the film. | ||
[[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
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[[File:NorwegianKrag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Krag-Jørgensen m/1894 - 6.5x55mm Swedish]] | [[File:NorwegianKrag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Krag-Jørgensen m/1894 - 6.5x55mm Swedish]] | ||
[[File:Narvik-Krag01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunnar fires his rifle at an unsuspecting German machine gun crew.]] | [[File:Narvik-Krag01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunnar fires his rifle at an unsuspecting German machine gun crew.]] | ||
==Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III*== | |||
Some Norwegian soldiers are also armed with British [[Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III*]] rifles. | |||
[[File:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mark III* - .303 British]] | |||
==MAS-36== | ==MAS-36== | ||
The newer MAS-36 are featured with French chasseurs who arrive to liberate Gunnar from a brief stint in German captivity. | The newer [[MAS-36]] are featured with French chasseurs who arrive to liberate Gunnar from a brief stint in German captivity. | ||
[[File:MAS36.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MAS-36 - 7.5x54mm French]] | [[File:MAS36.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MAS-36 - 7.5x54mm French]] | ||
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==Maschinenpistole 40== | ==Maschinenpistole 40== | ||
The MP 40 is the standard-issue submachine gun of German soldiers. Gunnar briefly uses one to kill two German soldiers following his liberation from captivity. | The [[MP40|MP 40]] is the standard-issue submachine gun of German soldiers. Gunnar briefly uses one to kill two German soldiers following his liberation from captivity. | ||
While technically accurate for the time period, the earlier MP 38 would be more appropriate. | While technically accurate for the time period, the earlier MP 38 would be more appropriate as the MP 40 would have only entered production, too late to be shipped to Norway. | ||
[[File:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Machinenpistole - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | [[File:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Machinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Kongsberg M/29== | |||
A [[Browning_M1917#Kongsberg_M.2F29|Kongsberg M/29]] is briefly seen carried by one Norwegian soldier at the film's opening. | |||
[[File:KongsbergM29.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Kongsberg M/29 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | |||
==Madsen M1914== | ==Madsen M1914== | ||
The Madsen M1914 is the standard-issue light machine gun for Norwegian forces. Some German soldiers | The [[Madsen machine gun|Madsen M1914]] is the standard-issue light machine gun for Norwegian forces. Some German soldiers utilize a captured Madsen. | ||
[[File:MadsenM1902.jpg|thumb|none|450px| | [[File:MadsenM1902.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Madsen Model 1902 - 8x58mmR Danish Krag]] | ||
[[File:Narvik-Madsen01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|With its German operator recently deceased, the Madsen nevertheless still rings with his finger on the trigger.]] | [[File:Narvik-Madsen01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|With its German operator recently deceased, the Madsen nevertheless still rings with his finger on the trigger.]] | ||
==MG 34== | ==MG 34== | ||
MG | [[MG34|MG 34]]s are used by German soldiers in both fixed ''Lafette 34'' mounts and individually. Allied soldiers use a captured MG 34 in some scenes. | ||
[[File:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Maschinengewehr 34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Maschinengewehr 34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Narvik-MG3401.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Norwegian gunner and his French assistant gunner suppresses a German position.]] | [[File:Narvik-MG3401.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Norwegian gunner and his French assistant gunner suppresses a German position.]] | ||
=Other= | |||
==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | |||
Various German soldiers are seen with [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]]s. | |||
[[File:M24handgrenade.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] | |||
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[[Category:Action]] | |||
[[Category:Drama]] | |||
[[Category:War]] | |||
[[Category:Netflix]] | |||
[[Category:Norwegian Produced/Filmed]] | |||
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Narvik: Hitler's First Defeat (Norwegian: Kampen om Narvik) is a 2022 Norwegian war drama film, based on the real-life battle of Narvik between Norwegian soldiers and later British, French, and Polish forces against Nazi Germany in April-June 1940. Inflicting the first major defeat against Hitler's war machine, the small, idyllic town located in the country's north held 85% of the iron ore used by Germany, who sought to take over the town for its sole monopoly.
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The following weapons were used in the film Narvik: Hitler's First Defeat:
Pistols
Kongsberg M/1914
A license-produced Colt M1911, the Kongsberg is the service sidearm of Norwegian officers.
Luger P08
A German Hauptmann (Captain) wields a Luger P08 in the "Royal Hotell".
Rifles and Carbines
Berthier Mle. 1907/15
French chasseurs are armed with WWI-vintage Berthiers in conjunction with MAS-36s. With the lack of the distinctive protrusions that the five-round 1907/16 variant has, the Berthier depicted in the film is the earlier, three-shot 1907/15.
Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k is the standard-issue rifle of German soldiers in the film.
Krag-Jørgensen m/1894
A dated bolt-action rifle with a horizontal side-loading magazine, the Krag-Jørgensen is the primary service rifle used by Norwegian soldiers.
Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III*
Some Norwegian soldiers are also armed with British Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III* rifles.
MAS-36
The newer MAS-36 are featured with French chasseurs who arrive to liberate Gunnar from a brief stint in German captivity.
Submachine Guns
Maschinenpistole 40
The MP 40 is the standard-issue submachine gun of German soldiers. Gunnar briefly uses one to kill two German soldiers following his liberation from captivity. While technically accurate for the time period, the earlier MP 38 would be more appropriate as the MP 40 would have only entered production, too late to be shipped to Norway.
Machine Guns
Kongsberg M/29
A Kongsberg M/29 is briefly seen carried by one Norwegian soldier at the film's opening.
Madsen M1914
The Madsen M1914 is the standard-issue light machine gun for Norwegian forces. Some German soldiers utilize a captured Madsen.
MG 34
MG 34s are used by German soldiers in both fixed Lafette 34 mounts and individually. Allied soldiers use a captured MG 34 in some scenes.
Other
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
Various German soldiers are seen with Model 24 Stielhandgranates.
