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[[Image:COH13.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Company of Heroes'' (2013)]] | [[Image:COH13.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Company of Heroes'' (2013)]] | ||
'''''Company of Heroes''''' is | '''''Company of Heroes''''' is a 2013 World War II film inspired by the [[Company of Heroes|video game of the same name]]. The film focuses on a platoon of U.S. Army soldiers who find themselves behind enemy lines in the Ardennes forest in 1944. After engaging enemy forces, the men find that Germany is devising a secret super weapon and resolve to retrieve the bomb for the Allies. The film was directed by [[Don Michael Paul]] and stars [[Chad Michael Collins]], [[Neal McDonough]], [[Vinnie Jones]], and [[Tom Sizemore]]. | ||
{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
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=Allied Weapons= | =Allied Weapons= | ||
==Gewehr 43== | ==Gewehr 43== | ||
The [[Gewehr 43]] is used by Nate ([[Chad Michael Collins]]) as | The scoped [[Gewehr 43]] is used by Nate Burrows ([[Chad Michael Collins]]) as his sniper rifle. While the rifle was used in World War II, this was a German weapon and it's not explained in the film why US forces were using it. It is missing the front sight and during one battle, Nate works the charging handle like a bolt-action rifle. | ||
[[Image:K43_nc.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:K43_nc.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Gewehr 43 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:COH13 | [[File:COH13 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The scoped Gewehr 43 is seen at the bottom.]] | ||
[[File:COH13 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:COH13 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The scoped Gewehr 43 is used by Nate Burrows ([[Chad Michael Collins]]). This rifle was in reality used by German army during the war.]] | ||
[[File:COH13 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nate holds the Gewehr 43.]] | |||
[[File:COH13 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During one battle, Nate works the charging handle like a bolt-action rifle.]] | |||
[[File:COH13 34.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note that the front sight has been removed.]] | [[File:COH13 34.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note that the front sight has been removed.]] | ||
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none| | ==Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1*== | ||
[[File:COH13_12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US soldier fires | Despite the fact that [[Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1*]] was the standard rifle for the Commonwealth troops and the [[M1 Garand]] was the main rifle carried by US troops during World War II, the Lee-Enfield is seen carried by the majority of the US troops in the film. | ||
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1* - .303 British]] | |||
[[File:COH13 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The scoped Gewehr 43, Lee-Enfield and Thompson on the ground.]] | |||
[[File:COH13_12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US soldier fires his Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1*. This rifle was standard rifle carried by Commonwealth troops during the war.]] | |||
[[File:COH13_32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lee-Enfield is seen on the right.]] | [[File:COH13_32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lee-Enfield is seen on the right.]] | ||
[[File:COH 94.jpg|thumb|none|600px|US soldiers hold their weapons.]] | |||
==M1A1 Thompson== | ==M1A1 Thompson== | ||
The [[M1A1 Thompson]] is | The [[M1A1 Thompson]] is carried by some US troops including Nate Burrows ([[Chad Michael Collins]]), Sgt. Matherson ([[Sam Spruell]]), and Lt. Dean Ransom ([[Tom Sizemore]]). | ||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:COH13 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The scoped Gewehr 43, Lee-Enfield and Thompson on the ground.]] | |||
[[File:COH13_11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nate carries the M1A1 Thompson.]] | [[File:COH13_11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nate carries the M1A1 Thompson.]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:COH13_32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Matherson ([[Sam Spruell]]) with his Thompson on the left.]] | ||
==M1928A1 Thompson== | ==M1928A1 Thompson== | ||
The [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is also used by US troops in the film. | |||
[[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30 round magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:COH13_09.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:COH13_09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M1928A1 Thompson is used in the film.]] | ||
[[File:COH13_38.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Dean Ransom ([[Tom Sizemore]]) aims the Thompson. Note the bolt actuator on top.]] | |||
== Browning M2 Aircraft | ==Browning M2 Aircraft== | ||
The [[Browning M2#Browning M2 Aircraft|Browning M2 Aircraft]] heavy machine gun appears in the film as the primary armament of U.S. aircraft, specifically the P-51 Mustangs and the B-17 Flying Fortresses. | The [[Browning M2#Browning M2 Aircraft|Browning M2 Aircraft]] heavy machine gun appears in the film as the primary armament of U.S. aircraft, specifically the P-51 Mustangs and the B-17 Flying Fortresses. | ||
[[Image:M2aircraft.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:M2aircraft.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning M2 Aircraft heavy machine gun - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[File:COH13_06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A P-51 Mustang opens fire with its machine guns.]] | [[File:COH13_06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A P-51 Mustang opens fire with its machine guns.]] | ||
[[File:COH13_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | [[File:COH13_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Browning M2 Aircraft heavy machine gun appears in the film as the primary armament of U.S. aircraft, specifically the B-17 Flying Fortress.]] | ||
== M9 | ==M9 Bazooka== | ||
Nate is using an [[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"|M9 | Nate is seen using an [[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"|M9 Bazooka]] as well. Because the film takes place in late 1944, the weapon would not be anachronistic. | ||
[[Image:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M9 Bazooka - 2.36 inch]] | ||
[[File:COH13_42.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Loading the Bazooka]] | [[File:COH13_42.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Loading the Bazooka.]] | ||
[[File:COH13_43.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Firing the Bazooka]] | [[File:COH13_43.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Firing the Bazooka.]] | ||
=Axis Weapons= | =Axis Weapons= | ||
== Walther P38 == | ==Walther P38== | ||
The [[Walther P38]] is carried by German officers in the film. | The [[Walther P38]] is carried by German officers in the film. This pistol is also used by Nate and Kestrel ([[Melia Kreiling]]). | ||
[[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther P38 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther P38 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:COH13_52.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:COH13_52.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the Walther P38.]] | ||
[[File:COH13_05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kestrel ([[Melia Kreiling]]) fires the Walther P38.]] | [[File:COH13_05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kestrel ([[Melia Kreiling]]) fires the Walther P38.]] | ||
== | ==Vz. 24 Czech Mauser== | ||
The [[ | The [[Vz. 24 Czech Mauser]] is carried by German troops in the film, instead of commonly [[Karabiner 98k]]. | ||
[[Image:Czech vz. 24.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Czech vz. 24.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Czech vz. 24 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:COH13_39.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers fire their rifles. Note the "German" tank in the background is actually a Russian T-34-85.]] | [[File:COH13_39.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers fire their rifles. Note the "German" tank in the background is actually a Russian T-34-85.]] | ||
[[File:COH13_41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldier | [[File:COH13_41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier fires his rifle.]] | ||
[[File:COH 96.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier fires his rifle.]] | |||
==Karabiner | ==Karabiner 98k Sniper Rifle== | ||
The | The [[Karabiner 98k]]'s sniper variant is used by a German sniper at the film's beginning. | ||
[[Image:Mauser g98 Sniper.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Mauser g98 Sniper.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k sniper rifle - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:COH13_20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | [[File:COH13_20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Kar98k's sniper variant is used by a German sniper at the film's beginning.]] | ||
== MP40 == | ==MP40== | ||
The [[MP40]] is used by both German and American troops throughout the film. | The [[MP40]] is used by both German and American troops throughout the film. All of the characters hold the weapon by the magazine, which is the way most often seen in films, but in reality this would often lead to misfeeds. | ||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:COH13_37.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldier fires his MP40.]] | [[File:COH13_37.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier fires his MP40.]] | ||
[[File:COH13_49.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dean | [[File:COH13_49.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Dean Ransom ([[Tom Sizemore]]) fires the MP40 while disguised as a German soldier.]] | ||
[[File:CoH 762.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nate ([[Chad Michael Collins]]) fires the MP40 while disguised as a German soldier.]] | |||
[[File:COH13_54.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brent Willoughby ([[Vinnie Jones]]) holds the MP40.]] | [[File:COH13_54.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brent Willoughby ([[Vinnie Jones]]) holds the MP40.]] | ||
==MG42== | ==MG42== | ||
The [[MG42]] is | The [[MG42]] is mounted and fired on a German truck during the film's final chase. | ||
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:COH13_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MG42 is fired. | [[File:COH13_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MG42 is fired. Note the "starburst" muzzle flash added with CGI (as the machine gun is not fitted with a flash hider).]] | ||
==Schwarzlose Model M1907/24== | ==Schwarzlose Model M1907/24== | ||
The [[Schwarzlose_M1907/24#Schwarzlose_M1907.2F24|Schwarzlose Model M1907/24]] is used by a German machine gun team at the film's beginning. | The [[Schwarzlose_M1907/24#Schwarzlose_M1907.2F24|Schwarzlose Model M1907/24]] is used by a German machine gun team at the film's beginning. | ||
[[Image:Schwarzlose_07-24.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Schwarzlose_07-24.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Czechoslovak vz. 24 machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:COH13_25.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:COH13_25.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers with the machine gun.]] | ||
[[File:COH13_24.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:COH13_24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier firing the machine gun.]] | ||
[[File:COH13_28.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:COH13_28.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The machine gun is seen.]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:39, 21 January 2019
Company of Heroes is a 2013 World War II film inspired by the video game of the same name. The film focuses on a platoon of U.S. Army soldiers who find themselves behind enemy lines in the Ardennes forest in 1944. After engaging enemy forces, the men find that Germany is devising a secret super weapon and resolve to retrieve the bomb for the Allies. The film was directed by Don Michael Paul and stars Chad Michael Collins, Neal McDonough, Vinnie Jones, and Tom Sizemore.
The following weapons were used in the film Company of Heroes (2013):
Allied Weapons
Gewehr 43
The scoped Gewehr 43 is used by Nate Burrows (Chad Michael Collins) as his sniper rifle. While the rifle was used in World War II, this was a German weapon and it's not explained in the film why US forces were using it. It is missing the front sight and during one battle, Nate works the charging handle like a bolt-action rifle.
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1*
Despite the fact that Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1* was the standard rifle for the Commonwealth troops and the M1 Garand was the main rifle carried by US troops during World War II, the Lee-Enfield is seen carried by the majority of the US troops in the film.
M1A1 Thompson
The M1A1 Thompson is carried by some US troops including Nate Burrows (Chad Michael Collins), Sgt. Matherson (Sam Spruell), and Lt. Dean Ransom (Tom Sizemore).
M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson is also used by US troops in the film.
Browning M2 Aircraft
The Browning M2 Aircraft heavy machine gun appears in the film as the primary armament of U.S. aircraft, specifically the P-51 Mustangs and the B-17 Flying Fortresses.
M9 Bazooka
Nate is seen using an M9 Bazooka as well. Because the film takes place in late 1944, the weapon would not be anachronistic.
Axis Weapons
Walther P38
The Walther P38 is carried by German officers in the film. This pistol is also used by Nate and Kestrel (Melia Kreiling).
Vz. 24 Czech Mauser
The Vz. 24 Czech Mauser is carried by German troops in the film, instead of commonly Karabiner 98k.
Karabiner 98k Sniper Rifle
The Karabiner 98k's sniper variant is used by a German sniper at the film's beginning.
MP40
The MP40 is used by both German and American troops throughout the film. All of the characters hold the weapon by the magazine, which is the way most often seen in films, but in reality this would often lead to misfeeds.
MG42
The MG42 is mounted and fired on a German truck during the film's final chase.
Schwarzlose Model M1907/24
The Schwarzlose Model M1907/24 is used by a German machine gun team at the film's beginning.
