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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 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, | '''''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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[[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.]] | [[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. | 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: | [[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.]] | [[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.]] | ||
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[[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|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:TBR1 125.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the near left, Switolsky carries his Thompson]] | [[Image:TBR1 125.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the near left, Switolsky carries his 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. ]] | [[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. ]] | ||
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[[Image:BR1 219.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sergeant Schroeder ([[Siegfried Rauch]]) stands holding the MP40.]] | [[Image:BR1 219.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sergeant Schroeder ([[Siegfried Rauch]]) stands holding the MP40.]] | ||
[[Image:TBRO 11.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The German Sergeant Schroeder ([[Siegfried Rauch]]) firing an [[MP40|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]].]] | [[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|601px|"I am sane!" Rensonnet ([[Serge Marquand]]) firing an [[MP40|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]] in the asylum.]] | [[Image:TBRO 19.jpg|thumb|none|601px|"I am sane!" Rensonnet ([[Serge Marquand]]) firing an [[MP40|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]] in the asylum.]] | ||
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==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|602px|An Italian soldier firing a [[MG34|MG34 Machine Gun]] on the invading American forces.]] | [[Image:TBRO 12.jpg|thumb|none|602px|An Italian soldier firing a [[MG34|MG34 Machine Gun]] on the invading American forces.]] | ||
[[File:TBRO 14.jpg|thumb|none|602px|The MG34 on the right.]] | [[File:TBRO 14.jpg|thumb|none|602px|The MG34 on the right.]] | ||
[[Image:BigRed1 005.jpg|thumb|none| | [[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== | ||
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[[Image:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|250px|A Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] | [[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]]).]] | [[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.
