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{{Infobox Movie | |||
|name = The Battle of Neretva | |||
|picture = The Battle of Neretva-DVD.jpg | |||
|caption = Note that the submachine gun seen is a Soviet [[PPS-43]], a gun not seen in the film. | |||
|country = [[Image:YUG.jpg|25px]] Yugoslavia<BR>[[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] Germany<BR>[[Image:ITA.jpg|25px]] Italy | |||
|director = Veljko Bulajic | |||
|date= 1969 | |||
|language = English<BR>German<BR>Italian<BR>Croatian | |||
|studio=United Yugoslavia Producers<BR>Eichberg-Film<BR>International Film Company | |||
|distributor=American International Pictures (AIP) | |||
|character1=Vlado | |||
|actor1=[[Yul Brynner]] | |||
|character2=Col. Kranzer | |||
|actor2=[[Hardy Krüger]] | |||
|character3=Capt. Michele Riva | |||
|actor3=[[Franco Nero]] | |||
|character4=Danica | |||
|actor4=[[Sylva Koscina]] | |||
|character5=Nikola | |||
|actor5=[[Oleg Vidov]] | |||
|character6=Novak | |||
|actor6=[[Ljubisa Samardzic]] | |||
|character7=Martin | |||
|actor7=[[Sergei Bondarchuk]] | |||
|character8=Gen. Morelli | |||
|actor8=[[Anthony Dawson]] | |||
|character9=Chetnik Senator | |||
|actor9=[[Orson Welles]] | |||
|character10=Gen. Lohring | |||
|actor10=[[Curd Jürgens]] | |||
}} | |||
'''The Battle of Neretva''' (Original: ''Bitka na Neretvi'') is a 1969 Yugoslavian war drama recounting the largest combat encounter between the Axis occupiers and the partisans in the territory of the former Yugoslavia during | '''The Battle of Neretva''' (Original: ''Bitka na Neretvi'') is a 1969 Yugoslavian war drama recounting the largest combat encounter between the Axis occupiers and the partisans in the territory of the former Yugoslavia during World War II. The film was an Italian-German co-production directed by Veljko Bulajic and was the most expensive film produced in the country of what was then still Yugoslavia. The international cast included [[Yul Brynner]], [[Orson Welles]], [[Sergei Bondarchuk]], [[Hardy Krüger]], [[Curt Jürgens]], [[Franco Nero]] and [[Sylva Koscina]] and is also notable for the massive amount of Soviet-made armor used in the production. | ||
{{Film Title|The Battle of Neretva}} | |||
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= Handguns = | = Handguns = | ||
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== Walther P38 == | == Walther P38 == | ||
The [[Walther P38]] | The [[Walther P38]] is used by Partisan and Chetnik officers. | ||
[[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 pistol - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 pistol - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Partisan-W-P38-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|none|A wounded Partisan officer draws his pistol.]] | [[Image:Partisan-W-P38-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|none|A wounded Partisan officer draws his pistol.]] | ||
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== MP40 == | == MP40 == | ||
The [[MP40]] submachine gun is used heavily by all factions. | The [[MP40]] submachine gun is used heavily by all factions. | ||
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 - 9mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Hardy Krüger-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Col. Kranzer ([[Hardy Krüger]]) (left) holds a submachine gun in his hand.]] | [[Image:Hardy Krüger-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Col. Kranzer ([[Hardy Krüger]]) (left) holds a submachine gun in his hand.]] | ||
[[Image:Oleg Vidov-MP40.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Partisan Nikola ([[Oleg Vidov]]) fires his MP40 while fighting German infantry]] | [[Image:Oleg Vidov-MP40.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Partisan Nikola ([[Oleg Vidov]]) fires his MP40 while fighting German infantry]] | ||
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== Beretta Model 38/42 == | == Beretta Model 38/42 == | ||
[[Beretta Model 38/42]] are used by partisans and chetniks. | |||
[[Image:Beretta Model 38-42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta Model 38/42 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Beretta Model 38-42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta Model 38/42 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:P-BerettaM38-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Partisan aims his Model 38/42 at German infantry.]] | [[Image:P-BerettaM38-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Partisan aims his Model 38/42 at German infantry.]] | ||
[[Image:Cetnik-SMG-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Chetnik fire his submachine gun.]] | [[Image:Cetnik-SMG-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Chetnik fire his submachine gun.]] | ||
== Beretta Model 38/44 == | |||
[[Beretta Model 38/44]] are also used. | |||
[[Image:Beretta Model 38-44.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta Model 38/44 - 9x19mm. This model replaced the 38/42 and features an unfluted barrel and lacks the recoil spring extension from the back of the receiver.]] | |||
[[Image:Cetnik-MP41-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Serb Cetnik cavalryman holds his M38/44. Note the slim unfluted barrel.]] | |||
= Machine Guns = | = Machine Guns = | ||
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== MG42 == | == MG42 == | ||
German and Partisan forces use [[MG42]] machine guns. | German and Partisan forces use [[MG42]] machine guns. | ||
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:German-MG42-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German fires his MG42.]] | [[Image:German-MG42-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German fires his MG42.]] | ||
[[Image:Partisans-MG-42-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Stipe ([[Boris Dvornik]]), a motorcycle-riding Partisan, carries a slung machine gun.]] | [[Image:Partisans-MG-42-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Stipe ([[Boris Dvornik]]), a motorcycle-riding Partisan, carries a slung machine gun.]] | ||
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== MG34 == | == MG34 == | ||
Both sides use [[MG34]] machineguns as well . | Both sides use [[MG34]] machineguns as well. | ||
[[Image:mg-34.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG34 7.92x57mm Mauser with 75-round ammo drum]] | ||
[[Image:Partisan-MG34-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Partisan machine gunner fires his MG34.]] | [[Image:Partisan-MG34-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Partisan machine gunner fires his MG34.]] | ||
[[Image:Chetnik-MG34-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Chetniks gunners lie dead beside their weapon .]] | [[Image:Chetnik-MG34-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Chetniks gunners lie dead beside their weapon.]] | ||
[[Image:LS-MG34-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Machinegunner Novak ([[Ljubisa Samardzic]]) with his MG34.]] | [[Image:LS-MG34-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Machinegunner Novak ([[Ljubisa Samardzic]]) with his MG34.]] | ||
== Breda Modello 37 == | == Breda Modello 37 == | ||
Italian troops use the [[ | Italian troops use the [[Breda Modello 37]] "heavy" machine gun. | ||
[[Image:Bredam37.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Bredam37.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Breda Modello 37 - 8x59mm RB Breda]] | ||
[[Image:Is-Breda-M-37-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An Italian machinegunner fires on the attacking partisans with his Modello 37.]] | [[Image:Is-Breda-M-37-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An Italian machinegunner fires on the attacking partisans with his Modello 37.]] | ||
[[Image:C-Breda-M-37-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An M37 machinegun guards a Serbian chetnik camp.]] | [[Image:C-Breda-M-37-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An M37 machinegun guards a Serbian chetnik camp.]] | ||
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== Karabiner 98k == | == Karabiner 98k == | ||
Both German and Partisan forces use [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles. | Both German and Partisan forces use [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
[[Image:Gs-K98k-BN.jpg|thumb|500px|none|German infantry with K98k rifles in melee combat.]] | [[Image:Gs-K98k-BN.jpg|thumb|500px|none|German infantry with K98k rifles in melee combat.]] | ||
[[Image:Partisan-rifle-1-BN.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A Partisan engages Chetniks with his rifle. ]] | [[Image:Partisan-rifle-1-BN.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A Partisan engages Chetniks with his rifle. ]] | ||
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==Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifle== | ==Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifle== | ||
The Ustasha patrols carry [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] rifles. | The Ustasha patrols carry [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Ustasa-rifles-BN.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[Image:Ustasa-rifles-BN.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
== Carcano M91 Rifle == | == Carcano M91 Rifle == | ||
The Italian infantry carry [[Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine]]s and [[Carcano Rifle Series|Carcano M91/38 Short Rifle]]s. | The Italian infantry carry [[Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine]]s and [[Carcano Rifle Series|Carcano M91/38 Short Rifle]]s. | ||
[[Image:CarcanoM38CavCarbine.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:CarcanoM38CavCarbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine with folded bayonet - 6.5mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Is-Carcano-M91-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An Italian soldier runs toward the train with his rifle in hand.]] | [[Image:Is-Carcano-M91-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An Italian soldier runs toward the train with his rifle in hand.]] | ||
[[Image:P-Carcano91-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Partisan woman ([[Milena Drapcevic]]) carries a M91/38 rifle.]] | [[Image:P-Carcano91-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Partisan woman ([[Milena Drapcevic]]) carries a M91/38 rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:CarcanoM91-38ShortRifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Carcano M91/38 Short Rifle - 6. | [[Image:CarcanoM91-38ShortRifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Carcano M91/38 Short Rifle - 6.5 mm]] | ||
[[Image:Is-Carcano-41-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An Italian soldier carries a rifle on his back.]] | [[Image:Is-Carcano-41-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An Italian soldier carries a rifle on his back.]] | ||
= Hand Grenades = | = Hand Grenades = | ||
== | == M52 Hand Grenade == | ||
Partisans carry the [[ | Partisans carry post-war Yugoslav [[M52 Hand Grenade]]s of several modifications. The grey-blueish color of the body indicates training version. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:M52P1.jpg|thumb|none|200px|M52 P1 Yugoslavian Hand Grenade]] | ||
[[Image:M39Eg-detail-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|none|A Partisan dances with hand grenades hanging from his belt.]] | [[Image:M52P2.jpg|thumb|none|200px|M52 P2 Yugoslavian Hand Grenade]] | ||
[[Image:M39Eg-detail-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|none|A Partisan dances with hand grenades hanging from his belt. An M52 P2 is seen at the left while the left grenade is an M52 or M52 P1.]] | |||
[[Image:Partisan-M39Eg-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Partisan-M39Eg-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[Image:LS-M39Eg-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|none|Several grenades are seen on Novak's ([[Ljubisa Samardzic]]) belt.]] | [[Image:LS-M39Eg-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|none|Several M52 or M52 P1 grenades are seen on Novak's ([[Ljubisa Samardzic]]) belt.]] | ||
== Model 24 Stielhandgranate == | == Model 24 Stielhandgranate == | ||
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[[Image:Pg-Mk2-hg-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Partisan girl about to throw a grenade at Chetnik cavalry.]] | [[Image:Pg-Mk2-hg-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Partisan girl about to throw a grenade at Chetnik cavalry.]] | ||
== Unidentified grenade == | |||
== Unidentified | |||
The Partisans for disposal of bridge or stockpiles of enemies weapons use a unidentified bombs. | The Partisans for disposal of bridge or stockpiles of enemies weapons use a unidentified bombs. | ||
[[Image:Y Brynner--F-bomb-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Commander Vlado ([[Yul Brynner]]) holds a unidentified grenades volume in his hand.]] | [[Image:Y Brynner--F-bomb-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Commander Vlado ([[Yul Brynner]]) holds a unidentified grenades volume in his hand.]] | ||
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= Other = | = Other = | ||
== | == Leuchtpistole == | ||
A [[Kampfpistole Z]] is used for signalling. | A [[Kampfpistole Z#Leuchtpistole|Leuchtpistole]] is used for signalling. | ||
[[ | [[File:Pistol German WW2 flare gun 'Leuchtpistole' Heeresmodell 1934, Code 'S-1938'.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Leuchtpistole - 26.65mm]] | ||
== PTRS-41 anti-tank rifle == | == PTRS-41 anti-tank rifle == | ||
Partisans anti-tank troops are equipped with [[PTRS-41 rifle]]s. | Partisans anti-tank troops are equipped with [[PTRS-41 rifle]]s. | ||
[[Image:PTRS_41.jpg |thumb|none| | [[Image:PTRS_41.jpg |thumb|none|450px|PTRS-41 anti-tank rifle 14.5x114mm]] | ||
[[Image:Partisan-PTRS-41-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Partisan aims at a German tank.]] | [[Image:Partisan-PTRS-41-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Partisan aims at a German tank.]] | ||
== | == Granatwerfer 42 Mortar (GrW 42) == | ||
The chetniks deployed against a partisans the [[Granatwerfer 42 Mortar]]s. | |||
[[Image:GermanMortar.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Kurzer 8 cm Granatwerfer 42]] | [[Image:GermanMortar.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Kurzer 8 cm Granatwerfer 42]] | ||
[[Image:BM37-mortar-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[Image:BM37-mortar-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[Image:C-BM-37mortar-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[Image:C-BM-37mortar-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
== | == 2 cm Flakvierling 38 == | ||
Partisans | Partisans capture a German [[2 cm Flak 38#2 cm Flakvierling 38|2 cm Flakvierling 38]] anti-aircraft gun. | ||
[[Image:Flak38. | [[Image:Flak38.jpg|thumb|none|400px|2 cm Flakvierling 38 - 20x138mm B]] | ||
[[Image:BN-Flak38-AA-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:BN-Flak38-AA-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
== M1939 (52-K) | == 85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K) == | ||
[[Image:Sergey Bondarchuk-BN.jpg|thumb|none|501px|Partisan commander Martin ([[Sergey Bondarchuk]]) | [[Image:85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K).jpg|thumb|none|400px|85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K) - 85×629mm R]] | ||
[[Image:Anti-aircraft-FLAK-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Partisans | [[Image:Sergey Bondarchuk-BN.jpg|thumb|none|501px|Partisan commander Martin ([[Sergey Bondarchuk]]) fires a [[85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)]] at German aircraft]] | ||
[[Image:Anti-aircraft-FLAK-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Partisans destroy their heavy artillery before retreating into the mountains.]] | |||
== | == 5 cm PaK 38 == | ||
[[Image:Anti-tank76mm-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | Partisans fire a [[5 cm Pak 38]] anti-tank gun. | ||
[[Image:5cm-PAK 38.jpg|thumb|none|400px|5 cm-Pak 38 anti-tank gun.]] | |||
[[Image:Anti-tank76mm-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
=Armor= | =Armor= | ||
One of the most interesting aspects of this film was the massive amount of Soviet-era armor lent to the production including the following: | One of the most interesting aspects of this film was the massive amount of Soviet-era armor lent to the production including the following: | ||
== | ==T-34== | ||
The unmodified T-34 Russian tank is the most widely seen armored vehicle in the film, which was typically seen utilized by the German forces. | The unmodified T-34 Russian tank is the most widely seen armored vehicle in the film, which was typically seen utilized by the German forces. | ||
[[Image:T-34-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German forces are seen using Soviet T-34's.]] | [[Image:T-34-BN.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German forces are seen using Soviet T-34's.]] | ||
==Tiger I | == Pzkw VI Tiger I == | ||
What appear to be Tiger I tanks are also seen used by German forces in the film. | What appear to be Tiger I tanks are also seen used by German forces in the film. In reality, these were T-34's with modified turrets to resemble the Tiger. These mockups were so well detailed that three of them were eventually reused in the 1970 [[Clint Eastwood]] war film ''[[Kelly's Heroes]]''. | ||
[[Image:BON 133.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tiger I tanks are also seen used by German forces. These were modified T-34's and were subsequently reused in the film ''[[Kelly's Heroes]]''.]] | [[Image:BON 133.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tiger I tanks are also seen used by German forces. These were modified T-34's and were subsequently reused in the film ''[[Kelly's Heroes]]''.]] | ||
== | == M4 Sherman == | ||
Strangely, American M4 Sherman tanks are also seen depicted as German armor in the film. | Strangely, American M4 Sherman tanks are also seen depicted as German armor in the film. While the Germans used the M4 Under the designation Panzerkampfwagen M4-748(a), it was rare to see a captured M4 in action | ||
[[Image:Sherman-BN.jpg|thumb|none|501px|An American M4 Sherman tank painted in German colors.]] | [[Image:Sherman-BN.jpg|thumb|none|501px|An American M4 Sherman tank painted in German colors.]] | ||
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The Battle of Neretva (Original: Bitka na Neretvi) is a 1969 Yugoslavian war drama recounting the largest combat encounter between the Axis occupiers and the partisans in the territory of the former Yugoslavia during World War II. The film was an Italian-German co-production directed by Veljko Bulajic and was the most expensive film produced in the country of what was then still Yugoslavia. The international cast included Yul Brynner, Orson Welles, Sergei Bondarchuk, Hardy Krüger, Curt Jürgens, Franco Nero and Sylva Koscina and is also notable for the massive amount of Soviet-made armor used in the production.
The following weapons were used in the film The Battle of Neretva:
Handguns
Luger P08
Partisans commanders and officers use German Luger P08 pistols.
Walther P38
The Walther P38 is used by Partisan and Chetnik officers.
Submachine Guns
MP40
The MP40 submachine gun is used heavily by all factions.
Beretta Model 38
Partisans used captured Italian Beretta M38A and Beretta Model 38/42 submachine guns.
Beretta Model 38/42
Beretta Model 38/42 are used by partisans and chetniks.
Beretta Model 38/44
Beretta Model 38/44 are also used.
Machine Guns
MG42
German and Partisan forces use MG42 machine guns.
MG34
Both sides use MG34 machineguns as well.
Breda Modello 37
Italian troops use the Breda Modello 37 "heavy" machine gun.
Rifles
Karabiner 98k
Both German and Partisan forces use Karabiner 98k rifles.
Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifle
The Ustasha patrols carry Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifles.
Carcano M91 Rifle
The Italian infantry carry Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbines and Carcano M91/38 Short Rifles.
Hand Grenades
M52 Hand Grenade
Partisans carry post-war Yugoslav M52 Hand Grenades of several modifications. The grey-blueish color of the body indicates training version.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
German infantry and some partisans carry Model 24 Stielhandgranates.
Mk 2 hand grenade
A Mk 2 hand grenade is briefly seen.
Unidentified grenade
The Partisans for disposal of bridge or stockpiles of enemies weapons use a unidentified bombs.
Other
Leuchtpistole
A Leuchtpistole is used for signalling.
PTRS-41 anti-tank rifle
Partisans anti-tank troops are equipped with PTRS-41 rifles.
Granatwerfer 42 Mortar (GrW 42)
The chetniks deployed against a partisans the Granatwerfer 42 Mortars.
2 cm Flakvierling 38
Partisans capture a German 2 cm Flakvierling 38 anti-aircraft gun.
85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)
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5 cm PaK 38
Partisans fire a 5 cm Pak 38 anti-tank gun.
Armor
One of the most interesting aspects of this film was the massive amount of Soviet-era armor lent to the production including the following:
T-34
The unmodified T-34 Russian tank is the most widely seen armored vehicle in the film, which was typically seen utilized by the German forces.
Pzkw VI Tiger I
What appear to be Tiger I tanks are also seen used by German forces in the film. In reality, these were T-34's with modified turrets to resemble the Tiger. These mockups were so well detailed that three of them were eventually reused in the 1970 Clint Eastwood war film Kelly's Heroes.
M4 Sherman
Strangely, American M4 Sherman tanks are also seen depicted as German armor in the film. While the Germans used the M4 Under the designation Panzerkampfwagen M4-748(a), it was rare to see a captured M4 in action
