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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = Is Paris Burning? | |name = Is Paris Burning? | ||
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|caption = ''USA Release Theatrical Poster'' | |caption = ''USA Release Theatrical Poster'' | ||
|country = [[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France | |country = [[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France | ||
|director = René Clément | |director = [[René Clément]] | ||
|date= 1966 | |date= 1966 | ||
|language = French<BR>German<BR>English | |language = French<BR>German<BR>English | ||
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'''''Is Paris Burning?''''' (French title ''Paris brûle-t-il?'') is a 1966 French World War II epic that focuses on the events surrounding the liberation of Paris in August 1944. The movie was directed by René Clément and featured an all-star cast of both French and American actors who appear in the roles of historical figures involved in the event. | '''''Is Paris Burning?''''' (French title ''Paris brûle-t-il?'') is a 1966 French World War II epic that focuses on the events surrounding the liberation of Paris in August 1944. The movie was directed by [[René Clément]] and featured an all-star cast of both French and American actors who appear in the roles of historical figures involved in the event. | ||
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= Handguns = | = Handguns = | ||
== Luger P08 == | == Luger P08 == | ||
[[Luger P08]] pistols are widely used by German officers and French Resistance fighters. | |||
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-P08-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter examines his newly acquired Luger.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-P08-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter with a Luger on the barricade.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-P08-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A close view of the same character and his pistol.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-P08-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A burned German tanker officer ([[Christian Rode]]) holds a P08.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-P08-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter ([[Jean Valmont]]) at the left holds a Luger.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-P08-7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Another view of the same character.]] | |||
== Mle 1892 Revolver == | == Mle 1892 Revolver == | ||
In one scene a Resistance fighter is seen with a [[Mle 1892 Revolver]]. | |||
[[Image:LebelRevolver1892.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Modele d’Ordonnance Mle 1892 Revolver - 8 x 27mm SR]] | [[Image:LebelRevolver1892.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Modele d’Ordonnance Mle 1892 Revolver - 8 x 27mm SR]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | ||
== Mauser HSc == | == Mauser HSc == | ||
A [[Mauser HSc]] pistol is a personal firearm of Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz ([[Gert Fröbe]]). Several of von Choltitz's adjutants also carry HSc pistols. | A [[Mauser HSc]] pistol is a personal firearm of Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz ([[Gert Fröbe]]). Several of von Choltitz's adjutants also carry HSc pistols. | ||
[[Image:Mauser HSC.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A Nazi Germany Mauser HSc World War 2 Production - .32 ACP (7.65x17mm)]] | [[Image:Mauser HSC.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A Nazi Germany Mauser HSc World War 2 Production - .32 ACP (7.65x17mm)]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-HSc-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-HSc-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Von Choltitz's pistol is seen in the drawer.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-HSc-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-HSc-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Von Choltitz's adjutant surrenders his pistol in the final scene.]] | ||
== M1911A1 == | == M1911A1 == | ||
[[M1911A1]] pistols are carried by nearly all US Army and Free French Forces officers and generals. Gen. George Patton ([[Kirk Douglas]]), Gen. Omar Bradley ([[Glenn Ford]]), Gen. Edwin Sibert ([[Robert Stack]]) carry M1911A1s in holsters. The pistols are seen in action in hands of junior officers and NCOs. | [[M1911A1]] pistols are carried by nearly all US Army and Free French Forces officers and generals. Gen. George Patton ([[Kirk Douglas]]), Gen. Omar Bradley ([[Glenn Ford]]), Gen. Edwin Sibert ([[Robert Stack]]) carry M1911A1s in holsters. The pistols are seen in action in hands of junior officers and NCOs. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1911-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M1911-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A close view of Lt. Pierre de la Fouchardière's ([[Claude Rich]]) pistol. ''Note:'' Claude Rich appears in two roles, Gen. Leclerc and Lt. de la Fouchardière.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1911-03.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M1911-03.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sgt. Marcel Bizien ([[Yves Montand]]) captures a German tank with a pistol in hand.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1911-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M1911-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A high rank German officer surrenders to Lt. Henri Karcher ([[Jean-Pierre Cassel]]) in the final scene.]] | ||
== FN Model 1910/22 == | |||
Some French Resistance fighters are seen with [[FN Model 1910/22]] pistols. | |||
[[File:Browning 1922.jpg|thumb|none|300px|FN Model 1922 - .32 ACP]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter at the right holds an FN Model 10/22.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Pistol-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter holds a German POW at gunpoint.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Pistol-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Another fighter with Model 10/22 pistol in the same scene.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Pistol-9.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Pierre Georges aka "Colonel Fabien" ([[Serge Rousseau]]), one of the leaders of the uprising, holds a Model 10/22.]] | |||
== Unique Model 17 == | |||
Some French Resistance fighters are seen with [[Unique Model 17]] pistols. | |||
[[File:Unique Model 17.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Unique Model 17 - 7.65x17mm]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Pistol-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A young Resistance fighter holds a Unique Model 17 when he and his comrade attack a German tank with incendiary bottles.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Pistol-7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Another view of the pistol.]] | |||
== Unidentified pistol == | |||
In one scene a pistol is seen in hands of a Resistance fighter. It resembles an [[FN Model 1903]] thought it's hard to say for sure. | |||
[[Image:Browning 1903.jpg|thumb|none|300px|FN Browning Model 1903 - 9 x 20mm Browning Long]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Pistol-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | |||
= Submachine Guns = | = Submachine Guns = | ||
== MP40 == | == MP40 == | ||
[[MP40]] SMGs are widely used by German soldiers. Some Resistance fighters use captured MP40s. | |||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Soldiers guard Hitler's headquarters.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A soldier guards the train.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An MP40 is seen in hands of a soldier when the car of Sweden Consul Raoul Nordling ([[Orson Welles]]) passes by.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A pile of MP40s, taken by Resistance fighters from Germans.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-5.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A German soldier in action.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-6.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MP40-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A German soldier defends Gen. von Choltitz's headquarters.]] | ||
== Sten Mk II == | == Sten Mk II == | ||
Many French Resistance fighters are armed with [[Sten Mk II]] SMGs. | |||
[[Image:Unitsten2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk II (Canadian) - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Unitsten2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk II (Canadian) - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Sten-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter takes a Sten from a car.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Sten-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter with Sten raises a French banner over Paris.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Sten-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Two Resistance fighters guard a building.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Sten-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Reloading of a Sten.]] | |||
== M3 "Grease Gun" == | == M3 "Grease Gun" == | ||
In one scene a Resistance fighter is seen with an [[M3 "Grease Gun"]]. | In one scene a Resistance fighter is seen with an [[M3 "Grease Gun"]]. | ||
[[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M3-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M3-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | ||
== M1A1 Thompson == | |||
Many Free French Forces soldiers carry [[M1A1 Thompson]] SMGs. | |||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Soldiers are greeted by Parisians.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Thompson-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Thompson is seen behing a young officer.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lt. Karcher's soldiers with [[M1 Carbine]]s and Thompson SMGs in attack.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1911-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A soldier with Thompson is seen next to Lt. Karcher in the final scene.]] | |||
= Rifles = | = Rifles = | ||
== Mauser Karabiner 98k == | |||
German soldiers carry [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles. | |||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-8.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A German soldier in battle.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-10.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-11.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A German soldier fires from a rooftop.]] | |||
== Mauser Gewehr 1898M == | |||
German soldiers also carry [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] rifles. | |||
[[Image:MauserG98M.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Gewehr 1898M - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A German soldier carries a 98 rifle. Note the shape of the rear sight, it matches the 1920s version.]] | |||
== Mauser vz. 16/33 Rifles == | |||
German soldiers also carry Mauser carbines that appear to be [[VZ-24 Czech Mauser|Czech vz. 16/33]] (German index Gewehr 33/40 (t)). | |||
[[Image:Vz33-CzM.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Czech vz. 16/33 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|German soldiers escort arrested Resistance fighters.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-9.jpg|thumb|none|601px|German soldiers with short Mauser rifles.]] | |||
== Unidentified Mauser Rifles == | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Mauser with a straight bolt handle is seen at the left.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|German soldiers carry rifles with straight and turned down bolt handles.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Resistance fighters take rifles from slain German soldiers.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Mauser-7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|German soldiers with rifles and MP40s.]] | |||
== MAS-36 == | == MAS-36 == | ||
Many French Resistance fighters are armed with [[MAS-36]] rifles. | |||
[[Image:MAS36.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MAS-36 - 7.5x54mm French]] | [[Image:MAS36.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MAS-36 - 7.5x54mm French]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter fires his MAS-36 from the window.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter with MAS-36 on the barricade.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter fires his MAS-36.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-5.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-6.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|French guards of government building greet Yvon Morandat ([[Jean-Paul Belmondo]]), one of the leaders of the Resistance.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-7.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MAS36-7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Several MAS-36s are seen when Resistance fighters greet Allied planes over Paris.]] | ||
== Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* == | == Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* == | ||
[[Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] rifles are also seen in hands of Resistance fighters. | |||
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]] | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-SMLE-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-SMLE-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-SMLE-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-SMLE-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | ||
== Vetterli | == Vetterli Model 1869/70 == | ||
In one scene a French veteran ([[Roland Armontel]]) fires an antique [[Vetterli Model 1869/70]] rifle. | |||
[[Image:Vetterli69.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Vetterli Model 1869/70 - 10.4mm]] | [[Image:Vetterli69.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Vetterli Model 1869/70 - 10.4mm]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Vetterli-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Vetterli-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Vetterli-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Vetterli-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | ||
== M1 Garand == | == M1 Garand == | ||
[[M1 Garand]] rifles are widely used by US Army and Free French Forces soldiers. They are also seen in hands of Resistance fighters. | [[M1 Garand]] rifles are widely used by US Army and Free French Forces soldiers. They are also seen in hands of Resistance fighters. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A US Army soldier with M1 rifle meets Maj. Roger Gallois (Pierre Vaneck) who managed to cross the frontline.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Garand is seen when Resistance fighters greet Allied planes over Paris.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A French soldier with M1 rifle is seen behind Lt. Henri Karcher ([[Jean-Pierre Cassel]]).]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|French soldiers with M1 Garand rifles and [[M1 Carbine]]s escort German POWs in the final scene.]] | ||
== M1 Carbine == | == M1 Carbine == | ||
[[M1 Carbine]]s are used by US Army and Free French Forces soldiers and officers. | [[M1 Carbine]]s are used by US Army and Free French Forces soldiers and officers. | ||
[[Image:M1c.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1 Carbine (Post-War) - .30 Carbine]] | [[Image:M1c.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1 Carbine (Post-War) - .30 Carbine]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A French soldier of marine unit holds an M1 Carbine.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sgt. Warren ([[Anthony Perkins]]) and Pvt. Charlie ([[Skip Ward]]) with M1 Carbines on the bridge across Seine.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Charlie with M1 Carbine.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lt. Henri Karcher ([[Jean-Pierre Cassel]]) with M1 Carbine.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-5.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lt. Karcher's soldiers with M1 Carbines and Thompson SMGs in attack.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-6.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M1Carbine-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lt. Karcher enters the German headquarters.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Garand-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|French soldiers with M1 Garand rifles and [[M1 Carbine]]s escort German POWs in the final scene.]] | ||
= Machine Guns = | = Machine Guns = | ||
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[[Chatellerault M1924/29]] light machine guns are used by Resistance fighters. | [[Chatellerault M1924/29]] light machine guns are used by Resistance fighters. | ||
[[Image:Chatellerault M1924-29.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Chatellerault M1924/29 - 7.5x54mm]] | [[Image:Chatellerault M1924-29.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Chatellerault M1924/29 - 7.5x54mm]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M24-29-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M24-29-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter readies to open fire from the window.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M24-29-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M24-29-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A German car under the fire of the machine gun in the same scene.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M24-29-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M24-29-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter fires his machine gun.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M24-29-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M24-29-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Resistance fighter together with Free French Forces soldiers in attack.]] | ||
== Browning Automatic Rifle == | == Browning Automatic Rifle == | ||
Free French Forces soldiers use [[Browning Automatic Rifle]]s during the battle of Paris streets. | Free French Forces soldiers use [[Browning Automatic Rifle]]s during the battle of Paris streets. | ||
[[Image:BAR1918.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | [[Image:BAR1918.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-BAR-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-BAR-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A soldier of Lt. de la Fouchardière's unit holds a BAR with folded bipod.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-BAR-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-BAR-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A soldier of Lt. Karcher's unit fires a BAR.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-BAR-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-BAR-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A BAR is seen at the background in the same scene.]] | ||
== MG42 == | == MG42 == | ||
[[MG42]] machine guns are used by German soldiers. MG42s are also mounted on M24 Chaffee light tanks that are disguised as German tanks. | |||
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A German tanker fires an MG42, mounted on the turret of a fake Panther tank.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|He leaves his machine gun when the tank is under fire.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An MG42 in ambush.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An MG42 in pillbox.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-5.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|It fires...]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-6.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|...until runs dry.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-7.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MG42-7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A German soldier ([[Georg Lehn]]) fires an MG42 in the final scene.]] | ||
== Browning M1919A4 == | == Browning M1919A4 == | ||
[[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are used on both tripods and vehicle mounts. | [[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are used on both tripods and vehicle mounts. | ||
[[File:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06 Springfield]] | [[File:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1919-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M1919-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|US Army soldiers with M19191A4 in ambush.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1919-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M1919-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An M1919A4 is mounted on an M3 Scout Car.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1919-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M1919-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lt. Karcher's soldiers in action with M1919 on tripod.]] | ||
== Browning M1919A4E1 == | == Browning M1919A4E1 == | ||
[[Browning M1919A4E1]] machine guns are mounted on M4 Sherman tanks and M24 Chaffee light tanks that appear as German tanks. | [[Browning M1919A4E1]] machine guns are mounted on M4 Sherman tanks and M24 Chaffee light tanks that appear as German tanks. | ||
[[File:Browning M1919A4E1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4E1 - .30-06 Springfield]] | [[File:Browning M1919A4E1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4E1 - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1919-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A front M1919 of visually modified Chaffee opens fire.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-14.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Another view of front M1919 of "fake Panther".]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-11.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A barrel of front M1919 of a Sherman is seen.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M1919-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A coaxial M1919 is seen inside Sgt. Marcel Bizien's ([[Yves Montand]]) M4 tank.]] | |||
== Browning M2HB == | == Browning M2HB == | ||
[[Browning M2HB]] heavy machine guns are mounted on M4 Sherman tanks and other armoured vehicles. | [[Browning M2HB]] heavy machine guns are mounted on M4 Sherman tanks and other armoured vehicles. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An M2HB is mounted on M3 Scout Car.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A view on the machine gun from the back.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An M2HB is mounted on Sherman tank.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sgt. Marcel Bizien ([[Yves Montand]]) fires the M2HB.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-5.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-M2-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An M2HB is seen mounted on Sherman tank while the G.I. ([[George Chakiris]]) on the tank announce via radio about the liberation of Paris.]] | ||
== Hotchkiss M1914 == | == Hotchkiss M1914 == | ||
A [[Hotchkiss M1914]] is seen in one scene. | A [[Hotchkiss M1914]] is seen in one scene. | ||
[[Image:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with Tripod - 8x50mm R]] | [[Image:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with Tripod - 8x50mm R]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Hotchkiss14-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Hotchkiss14-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Hotchkiss Mle 1914 is used by the Resistance fighters.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Hotchkiss14-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Hotchkiss14-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A close view of the barrel.]] | ||
== Maxim MG08 == | == Maxim MG08 == | ||
A [[Maxim MG08]] is seen on German positions in one scene. | |||
[[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-MG08-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-MG08-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An MG08 is placed in the attic of the farm building.]] | ||
== Unidentitifed AA Automatic Gun == | == Unidentitifed AA Automatic Gun == | ||
An automatic anti-aircraft gun is seen mounted atop of a German train. Only a thin barrel can be seen. It can be a [[2cm FlaK 38]] or some other small caliber AAA, like [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon]]. | An automatic anti-aircraft gun is seen mounted atop of a German train. Only a thin barrel can be seen. It can be a [[2cm FlaK 38]] or some other small caliber AAA, like [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon]]. | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-AA-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-AA-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | ||
== Bofors 40mm == | == Bofors 40mm == | ||
A [[Bofors 40mm]] AA gun is seen guarding the Free French Forces airfield in one scene. | A [[Bofors 40mm]] AA gun is seen guarding the Free French Forces airfield in one scene. | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-AA-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Bofors 40mm trailer.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bofors 40mm L/60 AA gun in a wheeled trailer mounting - 40x311mmR]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-AA-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Bofors is seen at the left.]] | |||
= Other Weapons = | = Other Weapons = | ||
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An [[M9 "Bazooka"]] rocket launcher is used by US Army soldiers Sgt. Warren ([[Anthony Perkins]]), Pvt. Charlie ([[Skip Ward]]), and a French Resistance fighter ([[Jean Valmont]]) who assists them. | An [[M9 "Bazooka"]] rocket launcher is used by US Army soldiers Sgt. Warren ([[Anthony Perkins]]), Pvt. Charlie ([[Skip Ward]]), and a French Resistance fighter ([[Jean Valmont]]) who assists them. | ||
[[Image:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M9 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch]] | [[Image:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M9 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Bazooka-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Bazooka-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A bazooka is seen in the jeep while Warren and Charlie discuss about France.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Bazooka-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Bazooka-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Charlie holds a bazooka.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Bazooka-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Bazooka-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Warren fires a bazooka at a German tank. The Frenchman acts as a loader.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-P08-8.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Frenchman holds a spare rocket for bazooka and his [[Luger P08]].]] | |||
== Panzerschreck == | == Panzerschreck == | ||
In one scene a German soldier fires a [[Panzerschreck]]. It appears to be a mockup rather than the original weapon. | In one scene a German soldier fires a [[Panzerschreck]]. It appears to be a mockup rather than the original weapon. | ||
[[Image:Tank h5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPzB 54 "Panzerschreck" rocket launcher - 88mm]] | [[Image:Tank h5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPzB 54 "Panzerschreck" rocket launcher - 88mm]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Panzerschreck-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | |||
== Model 24 Stielhandgranate == | == Model 24 Stielhandgranate == | ||
Numerous German soldiers and French Resistance fighters use [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] hand grenades during the battle on Paris streets. | Numerous German soldiers and French Resistance fighters use [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] hand grenades during the battle on Paris streets. | ||
[[Image:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade]] | [[Image:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A burned German tanker officer ([[Christian Rode]]) holds a [[Luger P08]] and an M24 grenade.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Grenade-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Grenade-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Pierre Georges aka "Colonel Fabien" ([[Serge Rousseau]]), one of the leaders of the uprising, carries an M24 grenade.]] | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Grenade-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Grenade-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A German soldier throws a grenade from the rooftop.]] | ||
== Unidentified hand grenade == | == Unidentified hand grenade == | ||
In one scene Sgt. Marcel Bizien ([[Yves Montand]]) uses a hand grenade. It appears to be some "Pineapple"-style grenade but it isn't seen clear enough to be identified. | In one scene Sgt. Marcel Bizien ([[Yves Montand]]) uses a hand grenade. It appears to be some "Pineapple"-style grenade but it isn't seen clear enough to be identified. | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Grenade-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Grenade-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Bizien readies a grenade, pulling the pin with his teeth (a classic cinema feat!).]] | ||
== 7.5 cm Pak 40 == | |||
German [[7.5 cm Pak 40]] AT guns are seen in several scenes. | |||
[[Image:7,5 cm-Pak 40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|7.5 cm Pak 40 anti-tank gun - 75x714mm R]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-PAK-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Pak 40 is seen on a street.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-PAK-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-PAK-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Pak 40 in action against M4 Sherman tanks.]] | |||
= Trivia = | = Trivia = | ||
== M4 Sherman Tank == | |||
M4 Sherman tanks of several models are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops. | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-9.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sherman with 76mm gun.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-10.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sherman with 75mm gun.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-12.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sherman with 105mm howitzer in action.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-17.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sherman with 76mm gun.]] | |||
== M8 Greynound Armoured Car == | == M8 Greynound Armoured Car == | ||
M8 Greyhound armoured cars are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops. | M8 Greyhound armoured cars are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops. | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Greyhound-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Greyhound-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Two M8s follow an M4 Sherman tank when Leclerc's troops advance to Paris.]] | ||
== M3 Halftrack APC == | == M3 Halftrack APC == | ||
M3 Halftrack APCs are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops. | M3 Halftrack APCs are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops. | ||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Halftrack-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Is Paris Burning-Halftrack-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An APC on Paris street.]] | ||
== M24 Chaffee Tank (visually modified) == | |||
Visually modified M24 Chaffee light tanks appear as German tanks. | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A "fake Panther".]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A close view of the gun.]] | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Two tanks in front of Notre-Dame de Paris.]] | |||
== Renault R35 == | |||
An old Renault R35 tank is used by German troops in one scene. | |||
[[File:Is Paris Burning-Tank-15.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]] | |||
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Is Paris Burning? (French title Paris brûle-t-il?) is a 1966 French World War II epic that focuses on the events surrounding the liberation of Paris in August 1944. The movie was directed by René Clément and featured an all-star cast of both French and American actors who appear in the roles of historical figures involved in the event.
The following weapons were used in the film Is Paris Burning?:
Handguns
Luger P08
Luger P08 pistols are widely used by German officers and French Resistance fighters.
Mle 1892 Revolver
In one scene a Resistance fighter is seen with a Mle 1892 Revolver.
Mauser HSc
A Mauser HSc pistol is a personal firearm of Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz (Gert Fröbe). Several of von Choltitz's adjutants also carry HSc pistols.
M1911A1
M1911A1 pistols are carried by nearly all US Army and Free French Forces officers and generals. Gen. George Patton (Kirk Douglas), Gen. Omar Bradley (Glenn Ford), Gen. Edwin Sibert (Robert Stack) carry M1911A1s in holsters. The pistols are seen in action in hands of junior officers and NCOs.
FN Model 1910/22
Some French Resistance fighters are seen with FN Model 1910/22 pistols.
Unique Model 17
Some French Resistance fighters are seen with Unique Model 17 pistols.
Unidentified pistol
In one scene a pistol is seen in hands of a Resistance fighter. It resembles an FN Model 1903 thought it's hard to say for sure.
Submachine Guns
MP40
MP40 SMGs are widely used by German soldiers. Some Resistance fighters use captured MP40s.
Sten Mk II
Many French Resistance fighters are armed with Sten Mk II SMGs.
M3 "Grease Gun"
In one scene a Resistance fighter is seen with an M3 "Grease Gun".
M1A1 Thompson
Many Free French Forces soldiers carry M1A1 Thompson SMGs.
Rifles
Mauser Karabiner 98k
German soldiers carry Karabiner 98k rifles.
Mauser Gewehr 1898M
German soldiers also carry Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifles.
Mauser vz. 16/33 Rifles
German soldiers also carry Mauser carbines that appear to be Czech vz. 16/33 (German index Gewehr 33/40 (t)).
Unidentified Mauser Rifles
MAS-36
Many French Resistance fighters are armed with MAS-36 rifles.
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifles are also seen in hands of Resistance fighters.
Vetterli Model 1869/70
In one scene a French veteran (Roland Armontel) fires an antique Vetterli Model 1869/70 rifle.
M1 Garand
M1 Garand rifles are widely used by US Army and Free French Forces soldiers. They are also seen in hands of Resistance fighters.
M1 Carbine
M1 Carbines are used by US Army and Free French Forces soldiers and officers.
Machine Guns
Chatellerault M1924/29
Chatellerault M1924/29 light machine guns are used by Resistance fighters.
Browning Automatic Rifle
Free French Forces soldiers use Browning Automatic Rifles during the battle of Paris streets.
MG42
MG42 machine guns are used by German soldiers. MG42s are also mounted on M24 Chaffee light tanks that are disguised as German tanks.
Browning M1919A4
Browning M1919A4 machine guns are used on both tripods and vehicle mounts.
Browning M1919A4E1
Browning M1919A4E1 machine guns are mounted on M4 Sherman tanks and M24 Chaffee light tanks that appear as German tanks.
Browning M2HB
Browning M2HB heavy machine guns are mounted on M4 Sherman tanks and other armoured vehicles.
Hotchkiss M1914
A Hotchkiss M1914 is seen in one scene.
Maxim MG08
A Maxim MG08 is seen on German positions in one scene.
Unidentitifed AA Automatic Gun
An automatic anti-aircraft gun is seen mounted atop of a German train. Only a thin barrel can be seen. It can be a 2cm FlaK 38 or some other small caliber AAA, like Oerlikon 20mm Cannon.
Bofors 40mm
A Bofors 40mm AA gun is seen guarding the Free French Forces airfield in one scene.
Other Weapons
M9 "Bazooka"
An M9 "Bazooka" rocket launcher is used by US Army soldiers Sgt. Warren (Anthony Perkins), Pvt. Charlie (Skip Ward), and a French Resistance fighter (Jean Valmont) who assists them.
Panzerschreck
In one scene a German soldier fires a Panzerschreck. It appears to be a mockup rather than the original weapon.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
Numerous German soldiers and French Resistance fighters use Model 24 Stielhandgranate hand grenades during the battle on Paris streets.
Unidentified hand grenade
In one scene Sgt. Marcel Bizien (Yves Montand) uses a hand grenade. It appears to be some "Pineapple"-style grenade but it isn't seen clear enough to be identified.
7.5 cm Pak 40
German 7.5 cm Pak 40 AT guns are seen in several scenes.
Trivia
M4 Sherman Tank
M4 Sherman tanks of several models are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops.
M8 Greynound Armoured Car
M8 Greyhound armoured cars are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops.
M3 Halftrack APC
M3 Halftrack APCs are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops.
M24 Chaffee Tank (visually modified)
Visually modified M24 Chaffee light tanks appear as German tanks.
Renault R35
An old Renault R35 tank is used by German troops in one scene.
