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[[Image:TBROPoster.jpg|300px|right|thumb|''The Big Red One'' (1980)]] | [[Image:TBROPoster.jpg|300px|right|thumb|''The Big Red One'' (1980)]] | ||
'''''The Big Red One''''' is a 1980 World War II film that follows a rifle squad of the US 1st Infantry Division during their tour in the European theater of the war. The squad consists of the "Four Horsemen": Griff ([[Mark Hamill]]), Zab ([[Robert Carradine]]), Vinci ([[Bobby Di Cicco]]), and Johnson ([[Kelly Ward]]), who are led by | '''''The Big Red One''''' is a 1980 World War II film that follows members of a rifle squad of the US 1st Infantry Division during their tour in the European theater of the war. The squad consists of four soldiers who come to be known as the "Four Horsemen": Griff ([[Mark Hamill]]), Zab ([[Robert Carradine]]), Vinci ([[Bobby Di Cicco]]), and Johnson ([[Kelly Ward]]), who are led by an NCO known only as the Sergeant ([[Lee Marvin]]). They struggle to survive throughout the war, including the North African campaign, the invasion of Sicily, Omaha Beach on D-Day, and onto the invasion of Germany and the discovery of the concentration camps. The film was directed by [[Samuel Fuller]], who was known for his war films such as ''[[The Steel Helmet]]'' and ''[[Merrill's Marauders]]'' in addition to having served in the US 1st Infantry Division during the war. Fuller's daughter has stated in past interviews that the movie is in many ways an account of her father's war experiences. An extended version of the film was released on DVD in 2004 as ''The Big Red One: The Reconstruction''. | ||
{{Film Title|The Big Red One}} | |||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
== | ==M1903 Springfield Rifle== | ||
During the World War I prologue, the Private ([[Lee Marvin]]) carries a [[M1903 Springfield | During the World War I prologue, the Private ([[Lee Marvin]]) carries a [[M1903 Springfield]] Rifle fitted with a bayonet as he surveys the battlefield just prior to the war being over. | ||
[[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|1903 Springfield Rifle - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|1903 Springfield Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:TBR1 100.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Private ([[Lee Marvin]]) uses the bayonet fixed on his [[M1903 Springfield|1903 Springfield Rifle]] to check a dead German soldier.]] | ||
==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
The [[M1 Garand]] is the chief weapon of the 1st Squad and is the weapon most frequently seen used by American forces in the film. | The [[M1 Garand]] is the chief weapon of the 1st Squad and is the weapon most frequently seen used by American forces in the film. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:BigRed1 004.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BigRed1 004.jpg|thumb|none|602px|In a scene from "The Reconstruction", Griff ([[Mark Hamill]]) places a condom on the muzzle of his Garand to keep out the moisture.]] | ||
[[Image:BigRed1 009.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BigRed1 009.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Griff fires his [[M1 Garand]] after landing on the North Africa beachhead.]] | ||
[[Image:BR1 224.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BR1 224.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Zab ([[Robert Carradine]]) fires the Garand after landing on the North Africa beachhead.]] | ||
[[Image:BR1 205.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vinci ([[Bobby Di Cicco]]) fires the Garand.]] | [[Image:BR1 205.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a scene from "The Reconstruction", Vinci ([[Bobby Di Cicco]]) fires the Garand.]] | ||
[[Image:BR1 226.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Johnson ([[Kelly Ward]]) with the Garand.]] | [[Image:BR1 226.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Johnson ([[Kelly Ward]]) with the Garand.]] | ||
[[Image:TBRO | [[Image:TBRO 15.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Sergeant ([[Lee Marvin]]) and Griff ([[Mark Hamill]]) with their [[M1 Garand]] rifles while fighting in Italy.]] | ||
[[ | [[File:TBR1 117.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Sergeant ([[Lee Marvin]]) takes with his [[M1 Garand]] while on the beach during D-Day.]] | ||
[[File:BigRedOne 024.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:TBR1 118.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Griff ([[Mark Hamill]]) has the Garand slung while struggling with a bangalore torpedo during D-Day.]] | ||
[[Image:BR1 213.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:BigRedOne 024.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Pvt. "Babyface" Kaiser ([[Perry Lang]]) holds the M1 Garand.]] | ||
[[Image:TBRO 18.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Sergeant ([[Lee Marvin]]) holding his [[M1 Garand]] while fighting in Belgium.]] | |||
[[Image:BR1 213.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Griff with the M1 Garand at the concentration camp.]] | |||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
An [[M1 Carbine]] is seen briefly held by an American soldier on patrol with the Sergeant during the Battle of the Bulge. | An [[M1 Carbine]] is seen briefly held by an American soldier on patrol with the Sergeant during the Battle of the Bulge. In a deleted scene, the Sergeant is seen arguing with paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne, who are armed with the M1 Carbine. | ||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock - .30 Carbine]] | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock - .30 Carbine]] | ||
[[File:BigRedOne 042.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:BigRedOne 042.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a scene from the ''Reconstruction'', an [[M1 Carbine]] is seen briefly held by an American soldier on patrol with the Sergeant during the Battle of the Bulge.]] | ||
[[File:TBRORC 507.jpg|thumb|none|600px| In a deleted scene, paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne are armed with the M1 Carbine.]] | |||
== | ==Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk 1*== | ||
A [[Mauser Rifle Series|Gew 98 Mauser rifle]] is seen being smashed by a mad horse that spooks the Private during the WWI prologue. | The [[Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1*]] is the rifle seen carried by British troops who liberate a makeshift hospital in Tunis. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1 - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:BigRed1 003.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TBRO 617.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The [[Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1*]] is the rifle seen carried by British troops who liberate a makeshift hospital in Tunis.]] | ||
==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | |||
A [[Mauser Rifle Series|Gew 98 Mauser rifle]] is seen being smashed by a mad horse that spooks the Private during the WWI prologue. This was supposed to be the Private's Springfield, as he states later that his rifle was smashed by the animal. | |||
[[Image:MauserGewehr1898EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | |||
[[Image:BigRed1 003.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Mauser Gew 98 Rifle (as noted by the straight bolt action) laying on the ground. This was supposed to be the Private's Springfield, as he states later that his rifle was smashed by the animal.]] | |||
==1886 Lebel Rifle== | ==1886 Lebel Rifle== | ||
As the Big Red One hits the beach in North Africa, Vichy French soldiers are seen | As the Big Red One hits the beach in North Africa, Vichy French soldiers are seen armed with the [[Lebel 1886|Lebel Model 1886 Rifle]] as their main weapon. | ||
[[Image:Modele1886Lebel.jpg|thumb|none|500px|French Lebel M1886 Rifle - 8 x 50mm Lebel]][[Image:TBRO 3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Modele1886Lebel.jpg|thumb|none|500px|French Lebel M1886 Rifle - 8 x 50mm Lebel]] | ||
[[Image:TBRO 8.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TBRO 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vichy French soldier holding a [[Lebel 1886|Lebel Model 1886 Rifle]] in a defensive position.]] | ||
[[Image:TBRO 8.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Vichy French soldiers firing the [[Lebel 1886|Lebel Model 1886 Rifle]].]] | |||
==Karabiner 98K Rifle== | ==Karabiner 98K Rifle== | ||
The main rifle used by German forces in the film is the [[Karabiner 98k]] Mauser Rifle. | The main rifle used by German forces in the film is the [[Karabiner 98k]] Mauser Rifle. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|K98K Mauser Rifle - 7.92 x 57mm]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|K98K Mauser Rifle - 7.92 x 57mm]] | ||
[[Image:TBRO 16.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TBRO 16.jpg|thumb|none|601px|German soldier setting down a [[Karabiner 98k|K98K Mauser Rifle]].]] | ||
[[Image:TBRO 20.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TBRO 20.jpg|thumb|none|601px|German soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge, carrying [[Karabiner 98k|K98K Mauser Rifles]].]] | ||
== Jezail Musket == | == Jezail Musket == | ||
In a restored scene, Arab soldiers are seen armed with the [[Jezail musket]] when assisting the 1st Squad in taking out a German tank. | In a restored scene, Arab soldiers are seen armed with the [[Jezail musket]] when assisting the 1st Squad in taking out a German tank. | ||
[[Image:jezail1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Jezail musket]] | [[Image:jezail1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Jezail musket]] | ||
[[File:BigRedOne 049.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:BigRedOne 049.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a restored scene, Arab soldiers are seen armed with the [[Jezail musket]] when assisting the 1st Squad in taking out a German tank.]] | ||
=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Colt M1911== | ==Colt M1911== | ||
During the World War I prologue, the Private ([[Lee Marvin]]) carries | During the World War I prologue, the Private ([[Lee Marvin]]) carries an [[M1911]] as his sidearm. An M1911 is also used by a Belgian woman who produces the pistol from a pack to threaten a German infiltrator (this was seen in the ''Reconstruction''). | ||
[[ | [[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Original Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:BR1 201.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BR1 201.jpg|thumb|none|601px|During the World War I prologue, the Private ([[Lee Marvin]]) carries the [[M1911]] as his sidearm.]] | ||
[[Image:BigRedOne 034.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a scene from the ''Reconstruction'', the Belgian woman produces the pistol from a pack to threaten a German infiltrator.]] | [[Image:BigRedOne 034.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a scene from the ''Reconstruction'', the Belgian woman produces the pistol from a pack to threaten a German infiltrator.]] | ||
==Mle 1892 Revolver== | ==Mle 1892 Revolver== | ||
A Vichy French officer draws his [[Mle 1892 Revolver]] when his men refuse to fire on the Americans who have hit the beach. | A Vichy French officer draws his [[Mle 1892 Revolver]] when his men refuse to fire on the Americans who have hit the beach. | ||
[[Image:Mle 1892.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Mle 1892.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mle 1892 Revolver - 8 x 27mm]] | ||
[[Image:BigRed1 007.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BigRed1 007.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Vichy French officer with his [[Mle 1892 Revolver]].]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
== | |||
The [[Thompson Submachine Gun| | ==M1928A1 Thompson== | ||
The [[Thompson Submachine Gun|M1928A1 Thompson Submachine Gun]] is seen being carried mainly by Pvt. Switolsky ([[Doug Werner]]). While it lacks the Cutts Compensator, the Thompson is an M1928A1 identified by its square receiver shape and not the upside down T shape of the M1A1. Most of Switolsky's role was cut from the theatrical version of the film, but was restored for the Reconstruction. | |||
[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:TBRO 10.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Pvt. Switolsky ([[Doug Werner]]) cleans his [[Thompson Submachine Gun|1928A1 Thompson]] right before the Battle of the Kasserine Pass. Note the square receiver shape. Most of Switolsky's role was cut from the theatrical version of the film, but was restored for the Reconstruction.]] | |||
[[Image:TBRO 10.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TBR1 125.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the near left, Switolsky carries his Thompson]] | ||
[[Image:BigRedOne 0305.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Switolsky wades through a river carrying this Thompson.]] | [[File:TBRORC 514.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a scene from "The Reconstruction", Switolsky is warned about letting the woman get too close to his Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:BigRedOne 0305.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Switolsky wades through a river carrying this Thompson in a scene from "The Reconstruction". Note that he doesn't appear to carry any extra magazines for his Thompson, but instead his pouches appear to be for M1 Garand ammunition. ]] | |||
==Sten Mk III== | |||
The [[Sten]] is seen carried by British troops who liberate a makeshift hospital in Tunis. | |||
[[Image:Sten MkIII.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Sten Mk III - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:TBRO 617.jpg|thumb|none|601px|On the left, the [[Sten]] is seen carried by a British soldier who participates in the liberation a makeshift hospital in Tunis.]] | |||
==MP40 Submachine Gun== | ==MP40 Submachine Gun== | ||
The [[MP40]] is seen | The [[MP40]] is seen carried by German soldiers, namely Sergeant Schroeder ([[Siegfried Rauch]]) throughout the film. During the shootout in the asylum, Rensonnet ([[Serge Marquand]]) declares "I am sane!" while firing an [[MP40]]. | ||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 Sub Machine Gun - 9mm]] | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 Sub Machine Gun - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:BR1 219.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BR1 219.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sergeant Schroeder ([[Siegfried Rauch]]) stands holding the MP40.]] | ||
[[Image:TBRO 11.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TBRO 11.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The German Sergeant Schroeder ([[Siegfried Rauch]]) firing an [[MP40|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]].]] | ||
[[Image:BR1 228.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BR1 228.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of the MP40 fired by Schroeder in a scene from "The Reconstruction".]] | ||
[[Image:TBRO 19.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TBRO 19.jpg|thumb|none|601px|"I am sane!" Rensonnet ([[Serge Marquand]]) firing an [[MP40|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]] in the asylum.]] | ||
==Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II== | ==Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II== | ||
Italian forces are seen with the [[Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II]] when the Big Red One invades Italy. | Italian forces are seen with the [[Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II]] when the Big Red One invades Italy. | ||
[[Image:mp28.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II - 9mm]] | [[Image:mp28.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:TBR1 137.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Italian soldier on the left fires a [[Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II|Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II Sub Machine Gun]] as the US forces invade Sicily.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun== | ==1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun== | ||
Vichy French soldiers are seen manning a [[M1914 Hotchkiss Machinegun|1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun]] before the American invasion.[[Image:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|500px|1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun - 8 x 50mmR]] | Vichy French soldiers are seen manning a [[M1914 Hotchkiss Machinegun|1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun]] before the American invasion.[[Image:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|500px|1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun - 8 x 50mmR]] | ||
[[Image:TBRO 4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TBRO 4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Vichy French soldiers manning a [[M1914 Hotchkiss Machinegun|1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun]] in defensive position]] | ||
[[Image:TBRO 5.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TBRO 5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Vichy French soldier manning a [[M1914 Hotchkiss Machinegun|1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun]]]] | ||
==MG34 Machine Gun== | ==MG34 Machine Gun== | ||
The [[MG34]] is used by both German and Italian forces in the film. | The [[MG34]] is used by both German and Italian forces in the film. | ||
[[Image:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG34 Machine Gun - 7.92 x 57mm]] | ||
[[Image:TBRO 12.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TBRO 12.jpg|thumb|none|602px|An Italian soldier firing a [[MG34|MG34 Machine Gun]] on the invading American forces.]] | ||
[[Image:BigRed1 005.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:TBRO 14.jpg|thumb|none|602px|The MG34 on the right.]] | ||
[[Image:BigRed1 005.jpg|thumb|none|601px|In a scene from "The Reconstruction", a German machine team is seen firing the MG34 on US Forces.]] | |||
==Browning 1919A4== | ==Browning 1919A4== | ||
The [[Browning M1919A4|Browning 1919A4 Machine Gun]] is seen firing from the modified M51 Sherman | The [[Browning M1919A4|Browning 1919A4 Machine Gun]] is seen firing from the modified M51 Sherman mocked up to resemble a German Tiger. The Sergeant is seen firing the machine gun from the tank in the battle near the Christ on the Cross. The Browning M1919A4 is also briefly seen held by a US soldier during the Battle of the Bulge. | ||
[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning 1919A4 Machine Gun - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning 1919A4 Machine Gun - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:TBRO 17.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:TBRO 17.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A [[Browning M1919|Browning 1919A4 Machine Gun]] firing from bow mount on Israeli M51 Sherman]] | ||
[[Image:BigRedOne 045.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a | [[Image:BigRedOne 045.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a scene from "The Reconstruction", a Browning M1919A4 is also briefly seen held by a US soldier during the Battle of the Bulge.]] | ||
[[Image:TBRO 609.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Browning M1919 is seen on the left.]] | |||
==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ||
In a | In a scene from "The Reconstruction"., a [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is very briefly seen in the lap of a relaxing American soldier that is filmed by a documentary cameraman (played by the film's director [[Samuel Fuller]]). | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:BigRedOne 027.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a | [[File:BigRedOne 027.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a scene from "The Reconstruction", a [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is very briefly seen in the lap of a relaxing American soldier that is filmed by a documentary cameraman (played by the film's director Samuel Fuller).]] | ||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
== | ==M20B1 "Super Bazooka"== | ||
The [[ | In a scene from "The Reconstruction", an [[M20B1 "Super Bazooka"]] is fired by Pvt Kaiser ([[Perry Lang]]) in order to take out an enemy artillery bunker. This weapon was anachronistic for WWII. | ||
[[ | [[File:M20B1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M20B1 "Super Bazooka" - 3.5"]] | ||
[[File:BigRedOne 032.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[ | [[File:BigRedOne 032.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a scene from "The Reconstruction", an [[M20B1 "Super Bazooka"]] is fired by Pvt Kaiser ([[Perry Lang]]) in order to take out an enemy artillery bunker. This weapon was anachronistic for WWII.]] | ||
== M9A1 Bazooka == | == M9A1 Bazooka == | ||
The [[M1 Bazooka#M9A1 Bazooka|M9A1 Bazooka]] is seen briefly in the hands of US soldiers, notably in scenes set during the Battle of the Bulge. | The [[M1 Bazooka#M9A1 Bazooka|M9A1 Bazooka]] is seen briefly in the hands of US soldiers, notably in scenes set during the Battle of the Bulge. | ||
[[Image:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|550px|M9A1 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch]] | [[Image:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|550px|M9A1 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch]] | ||
[[File:BigRedOne 040.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:TBRO 609.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[M1 Bazooka#M9A1 Bazooka|M9A1 Bazooka]] is seen in the center.]] | ||
[[File:BigRedOne 040.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[M1 Bazooka#M9A1 Bazooka|M9A1 Bazooka]] is seen briefly in the hands of US soldiers, notably in scenes set during the Battle of the Bulge.]] | |||
==Mk II Hand Grenade== | |||
The [[Mk II Hand Grenade]] is used by several American soldiers. | |||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk II hand grenade.]] | |||
[[File:TBR1_135.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zab ([[Robert Carradine]]) prepares to take out a machine gun nest with a Mk II Hand Grenade as the Big Red One liberates a concentration camp.]] | |||
==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | |||
The [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] "Potato Masher" is used by German soldiers. | |||
[[Image:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|250px|A Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] | |||
[[File:BR1 405.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] "Potato Masher" is carried in the boot of Sergeant Schroeder ([[Siegfried Rauch]]).]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:01, 29 July 2023
The Big Red One is a 1980 World War II film that follows members of a rifle squad of the US 1st Infantry Division during their tour in the European theater of the war. The squad consists of four soldiers who come to be known as the "Four Horsemen": Griff (Mark Hamill), Zab (Robert Carradine), Vinci (Bobby Di Cicco), and Johnson (Kelly Ward), who are led by an NCO known only as the Sergeant (Lee Marvin). They struggle to survive throughout the war, including the North African campaign, the invasion of Sicily, Omaha Beach on D-Day, and onto the invasion of Germany and the discovery of the concentration camps. The film was directed by Samuel Fuller, who was known for his war films such as The Steel Helmet and Merrill's Marauders in addition to having served in the US 1st Infantry Division during the war. Fuller's daughter has stated in past interviews that the movie is in many ways an account of her father's war experiences. An extended version of the film was released on DVD in 2004 as The Big Red One: The Reconstruction.
The following weapons were used in the film The Big Red One:
Rifles
M1903 Springfield Rifle
During the World War I prologue, the Private (Lee Marvin) carries a M1903 Springfield Rifle fitted with a bayonet as he surveys the battlefield just prior to the war being over.
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is the chief weapon of the 1st Squad and is the weapon most frequently seen used by American forces in the film.
M1 Carbine
An M1 Carbine is seen briefly held by an American soldier on patrol with the Sergeant during the Battle of the Bulge. In a deleted scene, the Sergeant is seen arguing with paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne, who are armed with the M1 Carbine.
Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk 1*
The Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1* is the rifle seen carried by British troops who liberate a makeshift hospital in Tunis.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
A Gew 98 Mauser rifle is seen being smashed by a mad horse that spooks the Private during the WWI prologue. This was supposed to be the Private's Springfield, as he states later that his rifle was smashed by the animal.
1886 Lebel Rifle
As the Big Red One hits the beach in North Africa, Vichy French soldiers are seen armed with the Lebel Model 1886 Rifle as their main weapon.
Karabiner 98K Rifle
The main rifle used by German forces in the film is the Karabiner 98k Mauser Rifle.
Jezail Musket
In a restored scene, Arab soldiers are seen armed with the Jezail musket when assisting the 1st Squad in taking out a German tank.
Handguns
Colt M1911
During the World War I prologue, the Private (Lee Marvin) carries an M1911 as his sidearm. An M1911 is also used by a Belgian woman who produces the pistol from a pack to threaten a German infiltrator (this was seen in the Reconstruction).
Mle 1892 Revolver
A Vichy French officer draws his Mle 1892 Revolver when his men refuse to fire on the Americans who have hit the beach.
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson Submachine Gun is seen being carried mainly by Pvt. Switolsky (Doug Werner). While it lacks the Cutts Compensator, the Thompson is an M1928A1 identified by its square receiver shape and not the upside down T shape of the M1A1. Most of Switolsky's role was cut from the theatrical version of the film, but was restored for the Reconstruction.
Sten Mk III
The Sten is seen carried by British troops who liberate a makeshift hospital in Tunis.
MP40 Submachine Gun
The MP40 is seen carried by German soldiers, namely Sergeant Schroeder (Siegfried Rauch) throughout the film. During the shootout in the asylum, Rensonnet (Serge Marquand) declares "I am sane!" while firing an MP40.
Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II
Italian forces are seen with the Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II when the Big Red One invades Italy.
Machine Guns
1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun
Vichy French soldiers are seen manning a 1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun before the American invasion.
MG34 Machine Gun
The MG34 is used by both German and Italian forces in the film.
Browning 1919A4
The Browning 1919A4 Machine Gun is seen firing from the modified M51 Sherman mocked up to resemble a German Tiger. The Sergeant is seen firing the machine gun from the tank in the battle near the Christ on the Cross. The Browning M1919A4 is also briefly seen held by a US soldier during the Battle of the Bulge.
Browning Automatic Rifle
In a scene from "The Reconstruction"., a Browning Automatic Rifle is very briefly seen in the lap of a relaxing American soldier that is filmed by a documentary cameraman (played by the film's director Samuel Fuller).
Other
M20B1 "Super Bazooka"
In a scene from "The Reconstruction", an M20B1 "Super Bazooka" is fired by Pvt Kaiser (Perry Lang) in order to take out an enemy artillery bunker. This weapon was anachronistic for WWII.
M9A1 Bazooka
The M9A1 Bazooka is seen briefly in the hands of US soldiers, notably in scenes set during the Battle of the Bulge.
Mk II Hand Grenade
The Mk II Hand Grenade is used by several American soldiers.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
The Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" is used by German soldiers.
