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Biopic of the wartime exploits of Audie Murphy (played by himself), the most decorated US soldier in World War II filmed in 1955. Starting with his boyhood in Texas, where he became the head of his family at a young age, then follows his enrollment in Army where he was assigned to the 3rd Division. He fought in North Africa, Sicily and Italy before landing in southern France and eventually fighting in Germany. A Medal of Honor recipient, he also received battle honors from the French and Belgian government.
[[Image:THABPoster.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ''To Hell and Back'' (1955)]]


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'''''To Hell and Back''''' is the 1955 biopic focusing on the early life and wartime exploits of [[Audie Murphy]], the most decorated US soldier of World War II.  The film begins with his childhood in Texas, where he became the head of his family at a young age, then follows his enrollment in the Army where he was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division. He fought in North Africa, Sicily and Italy before landing in southern France and eventually fighting in Germany. In addition to being a Medal of Honor recipient, he also received battle honors from the French and Belgian government.  For the scenes set in World War II, [[Audie Murphy]] portrays himself. The battle scenes were reused in the 1967 film ''The Young Warriors''.
 
* Actors: [[Audie Murphy]], [[Marshall Thompson]], Charles Drake, Jack Kelly, Gregg Palmer, Paul Picerni, Richard Castle, [[David Janssen]], Gordon Gebert
 
* Director: Jesse Hibbs<BR>
 
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=Rifles & Carbines=
=Rifles & Carbines=
==Stevens Crackshot 22 Rifle==
A young Audie Murphy (Gordon Gebert) uses a [[Stevens Crackshot]] .22 rifle while hunting in Texas.
[[Image:crackshot.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Stevens Crackshot Rifle - .22LR]]
[[Image:THAB1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A young Audie Murphy (Gordon Gebert) with a Stevens Crackshot 22 Rifle.]]
[[Image:THAB2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A young Audie Murphy with a Stevens Crackshot 22 Rifle.]]


==M1 Garand==
==M1 Garand==
The M1 Garand is seen used by most of the US Soldiers in the film, including Audie Murphy.
The [[M1 Garand]] is seen used by most of the US Soldiers in the film, including Audie Murphy.
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1 Garand Rifle - .30-06.]]
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1 Garand Rifle - .30-06.]]
[[Image:InspectingGarand.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Audie Murphy inspects an M1 Garand.]]
[[Image:THAB3.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Audie Murphy inspects Pvt.Brandon's ([[Charles Drake]]) M1 Garand.]]
[[Image:M1 Garand - 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A US soldier jokingly holds an unloaded M1 Garand on another.]]
[[Image:THAB4.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Pvt. Johnson ([[Marshall Thompson]]) holds Murphy's M1 Garand on Pvt. Kerrigan ([[Jack Kelly]]) as an excuse to drink.]]
[[Image:M1 Garand - 3.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Audie Murphy fires his M1 Garand during an enemy ambush.]]
[[Image:THAB5.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Pvt.Brandon ([[Charles Drake]]) and Pvt. Johnson ([[Marshall Thompson]]) fire their M1 Garands.]]
[[Image:M1 Garand - 4.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers with their M1 Garands.]]
[[Image:THAB6.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Sgt. [[Audie Murphy]] firing a M1 Garand.]]
[[Image:M1 Garand - 5.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers fire their M1 Garands.]]
[[Image:M1 Garand - 6.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Audie Murphy fires his M1 Garand.]]


==M1 Carbine==
==M1 Carbine==
The M1 Carbine is seen in the hands of officers, and later Audie Murphy. Note how Murphy has two magazines taped together for faster reload.
The [[M1 Carbine]] is seen in the hands of officers, and later Audie Murphy. Note how Murphy has two magazines taped together for faster reload.
[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine.]]
[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine.]]
[[Image:Carbine.jpg|600px|thumb|none|M1 Carbine carried by Lieutenant.]]
[[Image:THAB7.jpg|600px|thumb|none|M1 Carbine carried by Lieutenant.]]
[[Image:M1 Carbine - 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers fire their M1 Carbines.]]
[[Image:THAB8.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers fire their M1 Carbines at enemy troops.]]
[[Image:M1 Carbine - 3.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Audie Murphy aims his M1 Carbine.]]
[[Image:THAB9.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lt. [[Audie Murphy]] fires his M1 Carbine.]]
[[Image:M1 Carbine - 4.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Audie Murphy fires his M1 Carbine.]]
[[Image:THAB10.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lt. [[Audie Murphy]] fires his M1 Carbine at advancing enemy troops.]]


==Karabiner 98k ==
==Mauser Gewehr 1898==
German soldiers can be seen using the Karabiner 98k in the film.
German soldiers can be seen using the [[Gewehr 98]] in the film.
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Mauser 98k Rifle - 7.92x57mm.]]
[[Image:MauserGewehr1898EarlyModel.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[Image:Gmemnrbn.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German troops advance with 98k rifles.]]
[[Image:THAB11.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German troops advance with G98 rifles.]]
[[Image:Chargingk98.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German troops fire their 98k's.]]
[[Image:THAB12.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German troops advance with G98 rifles.]]
[[Image:K98 - 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Advancing German troops are cut down with their 98k's.]]
[[Image:THAB13.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Advancing German troops are cut down with their G98's.]]


=Submachine Guns=
=Submachine Guns=


==M1928A1 Thompson==
==M1928A1 Thompson==
Audie Murphy can be seen using the M1928A1 Thompson. Note how, like with his M1 Carbine, he has two magazines taped together.
[[Audie Murphy]] can be seen using the [[M1928A1 Thompson]]. Note how, like with his M1 Carbine, he has two magazines taped together.
[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP.]]
[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP.]]
[[Image:M1928 Thompson.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Audie Murphy with his M1928A1 Thompson.]]
[[Image:THAB14.jpg|600px|thumb|none|[[Audie Murphy]] with his M1928A1 Thompson.]]
[[Image:M1928 Thompson - 3.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Murphy fires his M1928A1 Thompson.]]
[[Image:THAB15.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Murphy fires his M1928A1 Thompson. Note how he holds the sling near the sling swivel using it as a grip.]]
[[Image:M1928 Thompson - 4.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Murphy firing his Thompson.]]
[[Image:THAB16.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Firing his M1928A1 Thompson at panzer troops.]]
[[Image:M1928 Thompson - 5.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Murphy kills a German soldier hiding behind the door with his Thompson.]]
[[Image:THAB17.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Murphy in a foxhole with his M1928A1 Thompson.]]
[[Image:M1928 Thompson - 6.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Murphy with his Thompson.]]


==MP40==
==MP40==
The MP40 is seen in the hands of German soldiers.
The [[MP40]] is seen in the hands of German soldiers.
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German MP40 SMG - 9mm.]]
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German MP40 SMG - 9mm.]]
[[Image:MP40 - 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A German soldier with his MP40.]]
[[Image:THAB18.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A German soldier with his MP40.]]
[[Image:Maschinepistol.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The German fires his MP40.]]
[[Image:THAB19.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The German fires his MP40.]]


=Machine Guns and Automatic Rifles=
=Machine Guns and Automatic Rifles=


==Browning Automatic Rifle==
==Browning Automatic Rifle==
One of the US soldiers uses a Browning Automatic Rifle.
One of the US soldiers uses a [[Browning Automatic Rifle]].
[[Image:BAR.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06.]]
[[Image:BAR.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06.]]
[[Image:Browning Automatic Rifle.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Audie Murphy inspects a Browning Automatic Rifle.]]
[[Image:THAB20.jpg|600px|thumb|none|"How'd you get your Purple Hearts, your rifle blow up?" Audie Murphy inspects Pvt. Kerrigan's ([[Jack Kelly]]) Browning Automatic Rifle, finding a large amount of dirt in the action.]]
[[Image:Browning Automatic Rifle - 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A US soldier fires a mounted Browning Automatic Rifle.]]
[[Image:THAB21.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A US soldier fires a mounted Browning Automatic Rifle.]]
[[Image:Browning Automatic Rifle - 3.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A US soldier with his Browning Automatic Rifle.]]
[[Image:THAB22.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A US soldier with his Browning Automatic Rifle.]]


==Browning M1919A4==
==Browning M1919A4==
US soldiers can be seen using the Browning M1919A4
US soldiers can be seen using the [[Browning M1919A4]]
[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun - .30-06.]]
[[File:M1919a4 pre 1943.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun, fitted with bolt latch - .30-06.]]
[[Image:.30 Caliber.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers with a mounted Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun.]]
[[Image:THAB23.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers with a mounted Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun.]]
[[Image:.30 Caliber - 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The same soldiers firing their M1919A4.]]
[[Image:THAB24.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The same soldiers firing their M1919A4.]]
[[Image:.30 Caliber - 3.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers firing an M1919A4.]]
[[Image:THAB25.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers firing an M1919A4.]]


==Browning M2HB==
==Browning M2HB==
The Browning M2HB is seen mounted on Sherman tanks. Audie Murphy uses one to defeat an enemy infantry attack, earning him the Medal of Honor.]]
The [[Browning M2HB]] is seen mounted on Sherman tanks. Audie Murphy uses one to defeat an enemy infantry attack, earning him the Medal of Honor. '''In the actual battle Audie Murphy fired the Browning M2 from an M10 Tank Destroyer.''' Also, while the film depicts this action as having taken place in balmy weather and good visibility in rolling terrain, it actually took place in the bitter winter of 1945, at the edge of a forest and in conditions of poor visibility.
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning M2 Heavy Barrel - .50 cal.]]
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning M2 Heavy Barrel - .50 cal.]]
[[Image:.50 Caliber.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A Browning M2HB mounted on a tank.]]
[[Image:THAB26.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A Browning M2HB mounted on a tank.]]
[[Image:.50 Caliber - 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Audie Murphy fires the Browning M2HB.]]
[[Image:THAB27.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Audie Murphy fires the Browning M2HB.]]
[[Image:.50 Caliber - 4.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A side shot of Murphy firing the M2HB.]]
[[Image:THAB29.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A side angle of Murphy firing the M2HB.]]
 


==MG42==
==MG42==
The MG42 is used heavily by the German soldiers in the film. Audie Murphy also uses one in a scene.
The [[MG42]] is used heavily by the German soldiers in the film. Audie Murphy also uses one in a scene.
[[Image:MG42.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm.]]
[[Image:MG42.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm.]]
[[Image:MG42 - 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German soldiers fire an MG42 from a window.]]
[[Image:THAB30.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German soldiers firing an MG42 from a window.]]
[[Image:MG42 - 5.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German soldiers firing from a bunker.]]
[[Image:THAB31.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German soldiers firing from a bunker.]]
[[Image:MG42 - 6.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Audie Murphy picks up an MG42 from the dead German soldiers.]]
[[Image:THAB32.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German soldiers firing from a bunker.  Their helmets seen here are WWI vintage M16 helmets instead of M38 helmets.]]
[[Image:MG42 - 7.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Murphy with the MG42.]]
[[Image:THAB33.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Audie Murphy picks up an MG42 from the dead German soldiers.]]
 
[[Image:THAB34.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Murphy with the MG42.]]
=Shotguns=
 
==Winchester 1894==
A young Audie Murphy uses the Winchester 1894 whilst hunting in Texas.
[[Image:PheonixentWinchester1894.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Winchester 1894 - .30-30.]]
[[Image:Winchester 1894.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A young Audie Murphy fires his Winchester 1894.]]
[[Image:Winchester 1894 - 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Murphy with his Winchester 1894.]]


=Anti-Tank Weapons=
=Anti-Tank Weapons=


==M20 Rocket Launcher "Super Bazooka"==
==M20B1 "Super Bazooka"==
The M20 Rocket Launcher, better known as the "Super Bazooka", is used by US soldiers to take out a house in Italy.]]
An anachronistically deployed [[M20B1 "Super Bazooka"]] is used by US soldiers to take out a German tank (actually a dressed-up US M41 Walker Bulldog) in Italy, presumably standing in for its temporally accurate predecessor.
[[Image:M20A1SuperBazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M20 Super Bazooka - 3.5 Inch.]]
[[Image:M20B1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M20B1 "Super Bazooka" - 3.5 Inch.]]
[[Image:M20 Bazooka.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A US soldiers carries the M20 Rocket Launcher.]]
[[Image:THAB35.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A US soldiers carries the M20B1 Rocket Launcher.]]
[[Image:M20 Bazooka - 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A soldier loads the M20 Rocket Launcher.]]
[[Image:THAB36.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A soldier loads the M20B1 Rocket Launcher.]]
[[Image:M20 Bazooka - 3.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers fire the M20.]]
[[Image:THAB37.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers fire the M20B1 at a German Panzer.]]


=Grenades=  
=Grenades=  
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==Mk 2 Hand Grenade==
==Mk 2 Hand Grenade==
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk 2 Hand Grenade.]]
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk 2 Hand Grenade.]]
[[Image:Mk II Grenade.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers prepare to throw Mk 2 Hand Grenades at a German Machine Gun nest.]]
[[Image:THAB38.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers prepare to throw [[Mk 2 Hand Grenade]]s at a German Machine Gun nest.  The smoke is the burning delay fuze.]]
[[Image:Mk II Grenade - 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Two Mk 2 Hand Grenades.]]
[[Image:THAB39.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Two Mk 2 Hand Grenades.]]
 
==Notes==
The battle scenes were reused in Universal's ''[[The Young Warriors]]'' based on a novel by Richard Matheson, who served as an infantryman in World War II.


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To Hell and Back (1955)

To Hell and Back is the 1955 biopic focusing on the early life and wartime exploits of Audie Murphy, the most decorated US soldier of World War II. The film begins with his childhood in Texas, where he became the head of his family at a young age, then follows his enrollment in the Army where he was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division. He fought in North Africa, Sicily and Italy before landing in southern France and eventually fighting in Germany. In addition to being a Medal of Honor recipient, he also received battle honors from the French and Belgian government. For the scenes set in World War II, Audie Murphy portrays himself. The battle scenes were reused in the 1967 film The Young Warriors.

  • Director: Jesse Hibbs


The following weapons were used in the film To Hell and Back:


Rifles & Carbines

Stevens Crackshot 22 Rifle

A young Audie Murphy (Gordon Gebert) uses a Stevens Crackshot .22 rifle while hunting in Texas.

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Stevens Crackshot Rifle - .22LR
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A young Audie Murphy (Gordon Gebert) with a Stevens Crackshot 22 Rifle.
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A young Audie Murphy with a Stevens Crackshot 22 Rifle.

M1 Garand

The M1 Garand is seen used by most of the US Soldiers in the film, including Audie Murphy.

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M1 Garand Rifle - .30-06.
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Audie Murphy inspects Pvt.Brandon's (Charles Drake) M1 Garand.
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Pvt. Johnson (Marshall Thompson) holds Murphy's M1 Garand on Pvt. Kerrigan (Jack Kelly) as an excuse to drink.
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Pvt.Brandon (Charles Drake) and Pvt. Johnson (Marshall Thompson) fire their M1 Garands.
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Sgt. Audie Murphy firing a M1 Garand.

M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine is seen in the hands of officers, and later Audie Murphy. Note how Murphy has two magazines taped together for faster reload.

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M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine.
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M1 Carbine carried by Lieutenant.
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US soldiers fire their M1 Carbines at enemy troops.
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Lt. Audie Murphy fires his M1 Carbine.
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Lt. Audie Murphy fires his M1 Carbine at advancing enemy troops.

Mauser Gewehr 1898

German soldiers can be seen using the Gewehr 98 in the film.

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Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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German troops advance with G98 rifles.
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German troops advance with G98 rifles.
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Advancing German troops are cut down with their G98's.

Submachine Guns

M1928A1 Thompson

Audie Murphy can be seen using the M1928A1 Thompson. Note how, like with his M1 Carbine, he has two magazines taped together.

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M1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP.
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Audie Murphy with his M1928A1 Thompson.
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Murphy fires his M1928A1 Thompson. Note how he holds the sling near the sling swivel using it as a grip.
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Firing his M1928A1 Thompson at panzer troops.
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Murphy in a foxhole with his M1928A1 Thompson.

MP40

The MP40 is seen in the hands of German soldiers.

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German MP40 SMG - 9mm.
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A German soldier with his MP40.
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The German fires his MP40.

Machine Guns and Automatic Rifles

Browning Automatic Rifle

One of the US soldiers uses a Browning Automatic Rifle.

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Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06.
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"How'd you get your Purple Hearts, your rifle blow up?" Audie Murphy inspects Pvt. Kerrigan's (Jack Kelly) Browning Automatic Rifle, finding a large amount of dirt in the action.
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A US soldier fires a mounted Browning Automatic Rifle.
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A US soldier with his Browning Automatic Rifle.

Browning M1919A4

US soldiers can be seen using the Browning M1919A4

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Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun, fitted with bolt latch - .30-06.
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US soldiers with a mounted Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun.
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The same soldiers firing their M1919A4.
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US soldiers firing an M1919A4.

Browning M2HB

The Browning M2HB is seen mounted on Sherman tanks. Audie Murphy uses one to defeat an enemy infantry attack, earning him the Medal of Honor. In the actual battle Audie Murphy fired the Browning M2 from an M10 Tank Destroyer. Also, while the film depicts this action as having taken place in balmy weather and good visibility in rolling terrain, it actually took place in the bitter winter of 1945, at the edge of a forest and in conditions of poor visibility.

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Browning M2 Heavy Barrel - .50 cal.
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A Browning M2HB mounted on a tank.
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Audie Murphy fires the Browning M2HB.
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A side angle of Murphy firing the M2HB.

MG42

The MG42 is used heavily by the German soldiers in the film. Audie Murphy also uses one in a scene.

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German MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm.
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German soldiers firing an MG42 from a window.
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German soldiers firing from a bunker.
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German soldiers firing from a bunker. Their helmets seen here are WWI vintage M16 helmets instead of M38 helmets.
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Audie Murphy picks up an MG42 from the dead German soldiers.
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Murphy with the MG42.

Anti-Tank Weapons

M20B1 "Super Bazooka"

An anachronistically deployed M20B1 "Super Bazooka" is used by US soldiers to take out a German tank (actually a dressed-up US M41 Walker Bulldog) in Italy, presumably standing in for its temporally accurate predecessor.

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M20B1 "Super Bazooka" - 3.5 Inch.
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A US soldiers carries the M20B1 Rocket Launcher.
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A soldier loads the M20B1 Rocket Launcher.
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US soldiers fire the M20B1 at a German Panzer.

Grenades

Mk 2 Hand Grenade

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Mk 2 Hand Grenade.
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US soldiers prepare to throw Mk 2 Hand Grenades at a German Machine Gun nest. The smoke is the burning delay fuze.
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Two Mk 2 Hand Grenades.

Notes

The battle scenes were reused in Universal's The Young Warriors based on a novel by Richard Matheson, who served as an infantryman in World War II.