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[[Image: | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name = When Trumpets Fade | |||
'''''When Trumpets Fade''''' | |picture = Trumpets.jpg | ||
|caption = DVD Poster | |||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | |||
|director = [[John Irvin]] | |||
|date = 1998 | |||
|language = English | |||
|studio = HBO NYC Productions | |||
|distributor = [[HBO]] | |||
|character1=Sergeant David Manning | |||
|actor1=[[Ron Eldard]] | |||
|character2=Corporal Toby Chamberlain | |||
|actor2=[[Frank Whaley]] | |||
|character3=1st Lieutenant Terrence Lukas | |||
|actor3=[[Timothy Olyphant]] | |||
|character4=Captain Thomas Zenek | |||
|actor4=[[Bobby Cannavale]] | |||
|character5=Private Robert "Bobby" Miller | |||
|actor5=[[Jeffrey Donovan]] | |||
|character6=Sergeant Talbot | |||
|actor6=[[Dylan Bruno]] | |||
|character7=Captain Pritchett | |||
|actor7=[[Martin Donovan]] | |||
|character8=Private Warren "Sandy" Sanderson | |||
|actor8=[[Zak Orth]] | |||
|character9=Lieutenant Colonel George Rickman | |||
|actor9=[[Dwight Yoakam]] | |||
|character10= | |||
|actor10= | |||
}} | |||
'''''When Trumpets Fade''''' is a 1998 World War II film that originally aired on [[HBO]] in the US. The film stars [[Ron Eldard]] as David Manning, a disgruntled U.S. Army private who reluctantly finds himself promoted to squad leader and put in charge of a group of new misfit soldiers during the Battle of the Hurtgen Forest in the autumn of 1944. ''When Trumpets Fade'' was directed by [[John Irvin]], who also directed war films ''[[Hamburger Hill]]'' and ''[[Dogs of War, The|The Dogs of War]]''. The film was released in some countries under the title ''Hamburger Hill 2'' or ''The Sound of War''. | |||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Colt M1911A1== | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
The [[Colt M1911A1]] was the standard sidearm of | The [[Colt M1911A1]] was the standard sidearm of U.S. forces during World War II. It is carried by several characters, including David Manning ([[Ron Eldard]]) and Sgt. Talbot ([[Dylan Bruno]]). When one of the soldiers refuses to continue with his mission, Manning pulls out his M1911A1 and shoots the soldier's flamethrower tank, causing it to explode. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets 023.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Manning ([[Ron Eldard]]) chambers a round into his Colt | [[Image:Trumpets 023.jpg|thumb|500px|none|David Manning ([[Ron Eldard]]) chambers a round into his Colt M1911A1 as one of his men starts to flee.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
== M1A1 Thompson == | == M1A1 Thompson == | ||
The [[M1A1 Thompson]] is the main weapon carried by David Manning ([[Ron Eldard]]). Several | The [[M1A1 Thompson]] is the main weapon carried by David Manning ([[Ron Eldard]]). Several U.S. soldiers carry the Thompson throughout the film as well. The rate of fire displayed on screen appears to be slightly slower than usual. | ||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M1A1 Thompson - .45 ACP | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M1A1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets 001.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Manning ([[Ron Eldard]]) holds his | [[Image:Trumpets 001.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Manning ([[Ron Eldard]]) holds his M1A1 Thompson while carrying his injured friend Bobby ([[Jeffrey Donovan]]) on his back.]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets MKII 2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Manning reloads his Thompson.]] | |||
== MP40 == | == MP40 == | ||
German | German Army uses the [[MP40]] while defending their artillery position. | ||
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|400px|none|MP40 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|400px|none|MP40 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets 022.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldier holds his MP40.]] | [[Image:Trumpets 022.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German soldier holds his MP40.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
== M1 Garand == | == M1 Garand == | ||
The [[M1 Garand]] was the standard issue rifle of the U.S. | The [[M1 Garand]] was the standard issue rifle of the U.S. Army during World War II. It is carried by several characters, including Capt. Pritchett ([[Martin Donovan]]), Sgt. Talbot ([[Dylan Bruno]]), and Pvt. Warren "Sandy" Sanderson ([[Zak Orth]]). | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1 Garand - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets 002.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sanderson ([[Zak Orth]]) holds his M1 Garand as he awaits the next mission.]] | [[Image:Trumpets 002.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Pvt. Warren "Sandy" Sanderson ([[Zak Orth]]) holds his M1 Garand as he awaits the next mission.]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets 010.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sgt. Talbot ([[Dylan Bruno]]) carries the [[M1 Garand]] rifle.]] | |||
== Browning Automatic Rifle == | == Browning Automatic Rifle == | ||
Sgt. Talbot ([[Dylan Bruno]]) carries the [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] during the final mission | Sgt. Talbot ([[Dylan Bruno]]) carries the [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] to take out German soldiers during the final mission. Pvt. Sanderson ([[Zak Orth]]) later takes the BAR and continues to lay down fire. | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets 018.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sgt. Talbot ([[Dylan Bruno]]) carries the BAR as | [[Image:Trumpets 018.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sgt. Talbot ([[Dylan Bruno]]) carries the BAR as Manning's group attempt to take out the German position.]] | ||
== M1 Carbine == | == M1 Carbine == | ||
The [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by various officers throughout the film. | The [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by various U.S. officers throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|World War II-era M1 Carbine with dark walnut stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - .30 Carbine - correct for most of World War II, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period magazine pouch for buttstock]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets 004.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[Image:Trumpets 004.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An M1 Carbine is carried by one of U.S. soldiers as they enter the Hurtgen Forest.]] | ||
== Karabiner 98k == | == Karabiner 98k == | ||
The [[Karabiner 98k]] is used by German forces while defending | The [[Karabiner 98k]] is used by German forces while defending their artillery position. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets 026.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldier fires his 98k.]] | [[Image:Trumpets 026.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German soldier fires his 98k.]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets 013.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another German soldier fires his 98k.]] | [[Image:Trumpets 013.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another German soldier fires his 98k.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
== MG42 == | == MG42 == | ||
German forces are also seen with the [[MG42]] | Near the end of the film, German forces are also seen with the [[MG42]] while defending their tank position. | ||
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|450px|none|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets 029.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldier fires the MG42 at U.S. soldiers.]] | [[Image:Trumpets 029.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German soldier fires the MG42 at U.S. soldiers.]] | ||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
== M9A1 "Bazooka" == | |||
== M9A1 | Medic Chamberlain ([[Frank Whaley]]) carries an [[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"#M9A1 "Bazooka" (2.36" Rocket)|M9A1 Bazooka]] to take out German tanks during the final mission. | ||
Medic Chamberlain ([[Frank Whaley]]) carries an [[M1 Bazooka#M9A1 "Bazooka" (2.36" Rocket)|M9A1 Bazooka]] | [[File:M9A1 Bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M9A1 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch]] | ||
[[ | [[Image:Trumpets 027.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Chamberlain ([[Frank Whaley]]) prepares to fire the Bazooka at the German position.]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets 027.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Chamberlain ([[Frank Whaley]]) prepares to fire the | |||
== M2 Flamethrower == | == M2 Flamethrower == | ||
An [[M2 Flamethrower]] is used by Baxter (Steven Petrarca) and Sanderson when Manning | An [[M2 Flamethrower]] is used by Baxter (Steven Petrarca) and Sanderson when Manning's group go on the mission to destroy the German artillery. | ||
[[Image:M2-2FlameAth.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M2-2 Flamethrower]] | [[Image:M2-2FlameAth.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M2-2 Flamethrower]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets 012.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sanderson charges the German position with the M2 Flamethrower.]] | [[Image:Trumpets 012.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sanderson ([[Zak Orth]]) charges the German position with the M2 Flamethrower.]] | ||
== Mk 2 Hand Grenade == | |||
[[Mk 2 hand grenade]]s can be seen several times and Manning ([[Ron Eldard]]) uses them to take out German soldiers. | |||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|200px|World War II-made Mk 2 "Pineapple" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | |||
[[Image:Trumpets MKII 1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sanderson ([[Zak Orth]]) has a Mk 2 hand grenade on his belt when he is hiding from the German patrol.]] | |||
[[Image:Trumpets MKII 2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Manning ([[Ron Eldard]]) with grenades on his belt.]] | |||
== 85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K) == | == 85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K) == | ||
Two [[85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)]] are used as artillery by the Germans. | Two [[85 mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)|85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)s]] are used as artillery by the Germans. In the film, they are incorrectly referred to as 88mm guns, probably because they stand in for the German "8.8 cm Flak 18/36". | ||
[[Image:85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K).jpg|thumb|none|400px|85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K) - | [[Image:85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K).jpg|thumb|none|400px|85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K) - 85x629mmR]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Trumpets 85 2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|German soldiers shelling U.S. soldiers.]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets 85 4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The firing handle being pulled.]] | [[Image:Trumpets 85 4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The firing handle being pulled.]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets 85 8.jpg|thumb|500px|none| | [[Image:Trumpets 85 8.jpg|thumb|500px|none|German soldiers ejecting the spent casing and reloading a full cartridge.]] | ||
=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
== Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H == | == Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H == | ||
In the film you can see two German Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H. Those are mockups built on Russian | In the film, you can see two German Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H tanks. Those are mockups built on Russian vehicles. According to some sources, they were built on Soviet-manufactured 122mm 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzers. | ||
[[Image:Trumpets Pz4 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[Image:Trumpets Pz4 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Two Panzerkampfwagen IV tanks move into position.]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets Pz4 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The 7.5 cm | [[Image:Trumpets Pz4 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The 7.5 cm KwK 40 L/48 main gun.]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets Pz4 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[Image:Trumpets Pz4 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The backside of the tank.]] | ||
[[Image:Trumpets Pz4 4.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[Image:Trumpets Pz4 4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The tank firing the main gun with a massive muzzle flash.]] | ||
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When Trumpets Fade is a 1998 World War II film that originally aired on HBO in the US. The film stars Ron Eldard as David Manning, a disgruntled U.S. Army private who reluctantly finds himself promoted to squad leader and put in charge of a group of new misfit soldiers during the Battle of the Hurtgen Forest in the autumn of 1944. When Trumpets Fade was directed by John Irvin, who also directed war films Hamburger Hill and The Dogs of War. The film was released in some countries under the title Hamburger Hill 2 or The Sound of War.
The following weapons were used in the film When Trumpets Fade:
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
The Colt M1911A1 was the standard sidearm of U.S. forces during World War II. It is carried by several characters, including David Manning (Ron Eldard) and Sgt. Talbot (Dylan Bruno). When one of the soldiers refuses to continue with his mission, Manning pulls out his M1911A1 and shoots the soldier's flamethrower tank, causing it to explode.
Submachine Guns
M1A1 Thompson
The M1A1 Thompson is the main weapon carried by David Manning (Ron Eldard). Several U.S. soldiers carry the Thompson throughout the film as well. The rate of fire displayed on screen appears to be slightly slower than usual.
MP40
German Army uses the MP40 while defending their artillery position.
Rifles
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand was the standard issue rifle of the U.S. Army during World War II. It is carried by several characters, including Capt. Pritchett (Martin Donovan), Sgt. Talbot (Dylan Bruno), and Pvt. Warren "Sandy" Sanderson (Zak Orth).
Browning Automatic Rifle
Sgt. Talbot (Dylan Bruno) carries the Browning Automatic Rifle to take out German soldiers during the final mission. Pvt. Sanderson (Zak Orth) later takes the BAR and continues to lay down fire.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is carried by various U.S. officers throughout the film.
Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k is used by German forces while defending their artillery position.
Machine Guns
MG42
Near the end of the film, German forces are also seen with the MG42 while defending their tank position.
Other
M9A1 "Bazooka"
Medic Chamberlain (Frank Whaley) carries an M9A1 Bazooka to take out German tanks during the final mission.
M2 Flamethrower
An M2 Flamethrower is used by Baxter (Steven Petrarca) and Sanderson when Manning's group go on the mission to destroy the German artillery.
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
Mk 2 hand grenades can be seen several times and Manning (Ron Eldard) uses them to take out German soldiers.
85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)
Two 85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)s are used as artillery by the Germans. In the film, they are incorrectly referred to as 88mm guns, probably because they stand in for the German "8.8 cm Flak 18/36".
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Trivia
Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H
In the film, you can see two German Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H tanks. Those are mockups built on Russian vehicles. According to some sources, they were built on Soviet-manufactured 122mm 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzers.
