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'''''Journey's End''''' is a 2018 British war drama directed by Saul Dibb based on the play of the same name by R. C. Sherriff. In a dugout in Aisne in 1918, in the lead up to the famous German Spring Offensive, Second Lieutenant Raleigh, a replacement officer, is assigned to company commanded by former school-friend Captain Stanhope, only to discover several years in the trenches has turned Stanhope into a bitter, self-loathing alcoholic. This is fifth film adaptation of the novel. In the | '''''Journey's End''''' is a 2018 British war drama directed by Saul Dibb based on the play of the same name by R. C. Sherriff. In a dugout in Aisne in 1918, in the lead up to the famous German Spring Offensive, Second Lieutenant Raleigh, a replacement officer, is assigned to company commanded by former school-friend Captain Stanhope, only to discover several years in the trenches has turned Stanhope into a bitter, self-loathing alcoholic. This is fifth film adaptation of the novel. In the [[Journey's End (1930)|first adaptation]] Capt. Stanhope was portrayed by [[Colin Clive]]. | ||
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British soldiers carry the [[Lewis Gun]], which can also be seen mounted in the trenches. | British soldiers carry the [[Lewis Gun]], which can also be seen mounted in the trenches. | ||
[[File:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|450px|none|Lewis Gun - .303 British]] | [[File:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|450px|none|Lewis Gun - .303 British]] | ||
[File:JE British Lewis.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A British soldier marching with the Lewis.]] | [[File:JE British Lewis.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A British soldier marching with the Lewis.]] | ||
[[File:JE British Lewis 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Lewis gun mounted in a trench.]] | [[File:JE British Lewis 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Lewis gun mounted in a trench.]] | ||
[[File:JE Raleigh Lewis.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Over-the-shoulder view.]] | [[File:JE Raleigh Lewis.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Over-the-shoulder view.]] | ||
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==Maxim Gun== | ==Maxim Gun== | ||
German soldiers are seen with what appears to be a smooth-barelled [[Maxim#Maxim_M1910|Maxim M1910]], standing in for the more likely [[Maxim#Maxim_MG08|MG08]], although not strictly anachronistic, as it could have been captured from the Eastern Front. | German soldiers are seen with what appears to be a smooth-barelled [[Maxim#Maxim_M1910|Maxim M1910]], standing in for the more likely [[Maxim#Maxim_MG08|MG08]], although not strictly anachronistic, as it could have been captured from the Eastern Front. | ||
[[File:Maxim-M1910-Smooth-water-jacket.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Maxim 1910, simplified version with smooth water jacket - 7.62x54mmR]]. | |||
[[File:JE German Maxim1910.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers fire a Maxim M1910.]] | [[File:JE German Maxim1910.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers fire a Maxim M1910.]] | ||
[[File:JE German Maxim1910 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The muzzle of the Maxim.]] | [[File:JE German Maxim1910 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The muzzle of the Maxim.]] | ||
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Journey's End is a 2018 British war drama directed by Saul Dibb based on the play of the same name by R. C. Sherriff. In a dugout in Aisne in 1918, in the lead up to the famous German Spring Offensive, Second Lieutenant Raleigh, a replacement officer, is assigned to company commanded by former school-friend Captain Stanhope, only to discover several years in the trenches has turned Stanhope into a bitter, self-loathing alcoholic. This is fifth film adaptation of the novel. In the first adaptation Capt. Stanhope was portrayed by Colin Clive.
The following weapons were used in the film Journey's End (2018):
Sidearms
Webley Mk VI
The Webley Mk VI is used by the Company officers.
Webley & Scott No. 1 Mk. III Signal Pistol
Second Lieutenant Raleigh (Asa Butterfield) and Second Lieutenant Trotter (Stephen Graham) use a Webley & Scott No. 1 Mk. III Signal Pistol in one scene.
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
British soldiers use Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifles, with and without bayonets.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
A German soldier can be seen with a Mauser Gewehr 1898.
Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine
German soldiers use the Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine.
Machine Guns
Lewis Gun
British soldiers carry the Lewis Gun, which can also be seen mounted in the trenches.
Maxim Gun
German soldiers are seen with what appears to be a smooth-barelled Maxim M1910, standing in for the more likely MG08, although not strictly anachronistic, as it could have been captured from the Eastern Front.
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