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==M1911A1 | ==M1911A1== | ||
The [[M1911A1]] was the standard sidearm of American Forces during WW2, Issued to Officers, NCOs and those in positions where a rifle or carbine was not desirable the pistol quickly became a favored item among Allied troops for its stopping power. The M1911A1 is seen in various episodes most notably in "Points" being used by Ronald Spiers threatening both the doctor and the soldier who shot Chuck Grant. Herbert M. Sobel can be seen running with one in "Currahee". Joe Leibgott shoots a German officer in "Points" with a M1911. David Webster threatens a baker with one in "Why We Fight." | The [[M1911A1]] was the standard sidearm of American Forces during WW2, Issued to Officers, NCOs and those in positions where a rifle or carbine was not desirable the pistol quickly became a favored item among Allied troops for its stopping power. The M1911A1 is seen in various episodes most notably in "Points" being used by Ronald Spiers ([[Matthew Settle]]) threatening both the doctor and the soldier who shot Chuck Grant. Herbert M. Sobel ([[David Schwimmer]]) can be seen running with one in "Currahee". Joe Leibgott ([[Ross McCall]]) shoots a German officer in "Points" with a M1911. David Webster ([[Eion Bailey]]) threatens a baker with one in "Why We Fight." | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|400px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|400px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob11911.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Leibgott firing an M1911A1]] | [[Image:Bob11911.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Leibgott firing an M1911A1]] | ||
[[Image:Bob119111.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Captain Sobel is seen holding an M1911A1]] | [[Image:Bob119111.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Captain Sobel is seen holding an M1911A1]] | ||
[[Image:Bob31911.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy Company soldier fires an M1911A1 at a German in the episode "Carentan"]] | [[Image:Bob31911.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy Company soldier fires an M1911A1 at a German in the episode "Carentan"]] | ||
[[Image:Bob61911.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Soldier pulls out Smokey | [[Image:Bob61911.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Soldier pulls out Smokey Gordon's pistol]] | ||
[[Image:Bob81911.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Bob81911.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:Bob919111.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Webster points his M1911A1]] | [[Image:Bob919111.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Webster points his M1911A1]] | ||
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== Colt New Service == | == Colt New Service == | ||
Floyd "Tab" Talbert is given a [[Colt New Service]] revolver as a gift on June 4th 1944 during the episode "Currahee", he is seen armed with it in the episode "Carentan". | Floyd "Tab" Talbert ([[Matthew Leitch]]) is given a [[Colt New Service]] revolver as a gift on June 4th 1944 during the episode "Currahee", he is seen armed with it in the episode "Carentan". | ||
[[Image:Colt New Army .357.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt New Service 1935-1936 .357 magnum.]] | [[Image:Colt New Army .357.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt New Service 1935-1936 .357 magnum.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1colt.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Floyd "Tab" Talbert receives his Colt New Service]] | [[Image:Bob1colt.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Floyd "Tab" Talbert receives his Colt New Service]] | ||
== M1A1 Thompson == | == M1A1 Thompson == | ||
Also known as the "Tommy gun" the [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1A1 Thompson|M1A1 Thompson]] was the standard issue Sub Machine Gun for US Forces in WW2. As such many of Easy Company's officers and NCOs are shown carrying the Thompson as their standard weapon. Notable figures include Ronald Speirs ([[Matthew Settle]]), Harry Welsh ([[Rick Warden]]), Lynn "Buck" Compton ([[Neal McDonough]]), William "Wild Bill" Guarnere ([[Frank John Hughes]]), and Johnny Martin ([[Dexter Fletcher]]). | |||
Also known as the "Tommy gun" the [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1A1 Thompson|M1A1 Thompson]] was the standard issue Sub Machine Gun for US Forces in WW2. As such many of Easy Company's officers and NCOs are shown carrying the Thompson as their standard weapon. Notable figures include Ronald Speirs, Harry Welsh, Lynn "Buck" Compton, William "Wild Bill" Guarnere and Johnny Martin. | |||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|325px|none|[[M1 Thompson]] .45 Caliber ACP]] | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|325px|none|[[M1 Thompson]] .45 Caliber ACP]] | ||
''What is interesting is that, if you look at a pic of Speirs in the book "Band of Brothers", he seems to be holding an M1928A1 Thompson.'' | ''What is interesting is that, if you look at a pic of Speirs in the book "Band of Brothers", he seems to be holding an M1928A1 Thompson.'' | ||
''If you look very closely, in "Currahee" in England were Winters squad is behind the bushes (right before the Brit on the bike shows up) when Lipton talks to Winters if you look at his ejection port ( where the empty shells come out you can see the hop-up from an airsoft gun so it is clearly a Tokyo Marui M1A1 Thompson. | ''If you look very closely, in "Currahee" in England were Winters squad is behind the bushes (right before the Brit on the bike shows up) when Lipton talks to Winters if you look at his ejection port ( where the empty shells come out you can see the hop-up from an airsoft gun so it is clearly a Tokyo Marui M1A1 Thompson. | ||
[[Image:Bob1maruim1a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Tokyo Marui M1A1 Thompson?]] | [[Image:Bob1maruim1a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Tokyo Marui M1A1 Thompson?]] | ||
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== M3 Grease Gun == | == M3 Grease Gun == | ||
The [[M3 Grease Gun]] was the cheap, inexpensive replacement for the Thompson Sub Machine Gun; It is only shown in the hands of Roy Cobb and Sgt. Lipton | The [[M3 Grease Gun]] was the cheap, inexpensive replacement for the Thompson Sub Machine Gun; It is only shown in the hands of Roy Cobb ([[Craig Heaney]]) and Sgt. Lipton ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]). | ||
[[Image:M3 gg2.jpg|thumb|325px|none|M3 Grease Gun as used in Band of Brothers]] | [[Image:M3 gg2.jpg|thumb|325px|none|M3 Grease Gun as used in Band of Brothers]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4m3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cobb fires his Grease Gun, Peacock with his Carbine and Websters with his Garand]] | [[Image:Bob4m3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cobb fires his Grease Gun, Peacock with his Carbine and Websters with his Garand]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5m3a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cob fires his Grease Gun]] | [[Image:Bob5m3a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cob fires his Grease Gun]] | ||
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== M1A1 Carbine == | == M1A1 Carbine == | ||
Originally issued to non-combat personnel or those who needed a compact weapon, the M1 Carbine was never meant to be a front-line weapon, never the less it was ideal for Airborne troops for its small frame and it's compactness. The [[M1 Carbine#M1A1 Carbine|M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine]] is shown extensively throughout the series most notably in the hands of Donald Malarkey ([[Scott Grimes]]), Carwood Lipton ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]), Warren "Skip" Muck ([[Richard Speight Jr.]]), Lt. Norman Dike, George Luz ([[Rick Gomez]]), and Capt. Lewis Nixon ([[Ron Livingston]]). | |||
Originally issued to non-combat personnel or those who needed a compact weapon, the M1 Carbine was never meant to be a front-line weapon, never the less it was ideal for Airborne troops for its small frame and it's compactness. The [[M1 Carbine#M1A1 Carbine|M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine]] is shown extensively throughout the series most notably in the hands of Donald Malarkey, Carwood Lipton, Warren "Skip" Muck, Lt. Norman Dike, George Luz and Lewis Nixon. | |||
[[Image:M1A1 Carbine tri army.jpg|thumb|325px|none|M1A1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | [[Image:M1A1 Carbine tri army.jpg|thumb|325px|none|M1A1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1m1c.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Malarkey gets inspected]] | [[Image:Bob1m1c.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Malarkey gets inspected]] | ||
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== M1 Garand == | == M1 Garand == | ||
Standard issue rifle of the US military during WW2, many of Easy Company's soldiers are shown carrying the M1 as their standard weapon. Most notable is Major Richard "Dick" Winters ([[Damian Lewis]]), Shifty Powers ([[Peter Youngblood Hills]]) and Joseph Liebgott ([[Ross McCall]]). Soldiers can be seen using it both with and without a bayonet. | |||
Standard issue rifle of the US military during WW2, many of Easy Company's soldiers are shown carrying the M1 as their standard weapon. Most notable is Major Richard "Dick" Winters, Shifty Powers and Joseph Liebgott. Soldiers can be seen using it both with and without a bayonet. | |||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|325px|none|[[M1 Garand]] .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|325px|none|[[M1 Garand]] .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1m1g1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Perconte gets inspected]] | [[Image:Bob1m1g1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Perconte gets inspected]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1m1g2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Easy Company men fire Garands in training]] | [[Image:Bob1m1g2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Easy Company men fire Garands in training]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob3m1rgl.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Bob3m1rgl.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4m1rgl.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Bob4m1rgl.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:Bob8m1gm7.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Johnny Martin puts a grenade launcher on his rifle]] | [[Image:Bob8m1gm7.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Johnny Martin ([[Dexter Fletcher]]) puts a grenade launcher on his rifle]] | ||
== M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka" == | == M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka" == | ||
The M9 Bazooka was the standard Anti-Tank rocket for the US military during WW2, excellent against bunkers and buildings though its effectiveness against the more heavily armored German tanks is debatable. General Eisenhower remarked that the atom bomb, jeep, C-47 Sky Train and the Bazooka were the four weapons that won the war. The Bazooka was copied by the Germans as the "Panzerschreck" launcher from a M1 Bazooka captured in North Africa. Generally operated by a two man crew (One Gunner, One Loader) crews quickly figured out that they needed to hit the side, rear or belly armour of armored vehicles, as shown in the episode "Carentan" (The episode also shows how the Bazooka rounds would simply deflect off the heavy frontal armour). The Bazooka makes notable appearances in the series being used by Charles E. "Chuck" Grant in the episode "Replacements" taking out a German Machine Gun and by Harry Welsh in the episode "Carentan" disabling a German StuG IV assault gun. | The M9 Bazooka was the standard Anti-Tank rocket for the US military during WW2, excellent against bunkers and buildings though its effectiveness against the more heavily armored German tanks is debatable. General Eisenhower remarked that the atom bomb, jeep, C-47 Sky Train and the Bazooka were the four weapons that won the war. The Bazooka was copied by the Germans as the "Panzerschreck" launcher from a M1 Bazooka captured in North Africa. Generally operated by a two man crew (One Gunner, One Loader) crews quickly figured out that they needed to hit the side, rear or belly armour of armored vehicles, as shown in the episode "Carentan" (The episode also shows how the Bazooka rounds would simply deflect off the heavy frontal armour). The Bazooka makes notable appearances in the series being used by Charles E. "Chuck" Grant ([[Nolan Hemmings]]) in the episode "Replacements" taking out a German Machine Gun and by Harry Welsh ([[Rick Warden]]) in the episode "Carentan" disabling a German StuG IV assault gun. | ||
[[Image:M1A1 Bazooka.jpg|thumb|325px|none|[[M1 Bazooka#M1A1 "Bazooka" (2.36" Rocket|M1A1 Bazooka]] 60mm]] | [[Image:M1A1 Bazooka.jpg|thumb|325px|none|[[M1 Bazooka#M1A1 "Bazooka" (2.36" Rocket|M1A1 Bazooka]] 60mm]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1m9b.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An easy company Bazooka team fire a bazooka]] | [[Image:Bob1m9b.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An easy company Bazooka team fire a bazooka]] | ||
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The [[Browning Automatic Rifle|B.A.R.]] was the standard Squad Automatic Weapon for US rifle squads in WW2, It is shown twice in the series being used by an unknown Easy Company soldier in the episodes "Cross Roads" and "The Breaking Point". | The [[Browning Automatic Rifle|B.A.R.]] was the standard Squad Automatic Weapon for US rifle squads in WW2, It is shown twice in the series being used by an unknown Easy Company soldier in the episodes "Cross Roads" and "The Breaking Point". | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|325px|none|BAR]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|325px|none|BAR]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4bar1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Soldier with BAR]] | [[Image:Bob4bar1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Soldier with BAR]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4bar2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Soldier with BAR]] | [[Image:Bob4bar2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Soldier with BAR]] | ||
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[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|325px|none|M1919A4 .30 Machine Gun]] | [[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|325px|none|M1919A4 .30 Machine Gun]] | ||
[[Image:M1919a6.jpg|thumb|325px|none|M1919A6 .30 Machine Gun, "Paratrooper Model" With wooden stock and bipod]] | [[Image:M1919a6.jpg|thumb|325px|none|M1919A6 .30 Machine Gun, "Paratrooper Model" With wooden stock and bipod]] | ||
[[Image:Bob11919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy company man with an .30 cal during War game]] | [[Image:Bob11919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy company man with an .30 cal during War game]] | ||
[[Image:Bob119191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy company man fires his weapon during training]] | [[Image:Bob119191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy company man fires his weapon during training]] | ||
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== Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun == | == Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun == | ||
The [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun can be seen throughout the series. The weapon is usually mounted on either M4 Sherman tanks (as seen in "Carentan") or on the M8 Greyhound Armoured Car as in "Why We Fight". Also making a prominent appearance, especially in "The Last Patrol" is the ''[[M51 Quad Mount]]'' which, though designed primarily for anti-aircraft use, had a devastating effect on ground targets and was available in either the towed or vehicle mounted versions (designated the ''[[M16 Quad Mount]]''). | The [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun can be seen throughout the series. The weapon is usually mounted on either M4 Sherman tanks (as seen in "Carentan") or on the M8 Greyhound Armoured Car as in "Why We Fight". Also making a prominent appearance, especially in "The Last Patrol" is the ''[[M51 Quad Mount]]'' which, though designed primarily for anti-aircraft use, had a devastating effect on ground targets and was available in either the towed or vehicle mounted versions (designated the ''[[M16 Quad Mount]]''). | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting]] | ||
[[Image:Bob3m2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Tank gunner fires from a Sherman]] | [[Image:Bob3m2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Tank gunner fires from a Sherman]] | ||
[[Image:Bob3m21.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Tank gunner fires from a Sherman]] | [[Image:Bob3m21.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Tank gunner fires from a Sherman]] | ||
[[Image:Bob950hb.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Tank gunner loading his Browning M2HB]] | [[Image:Bob950hb.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Tank gunner loading his Browning M2HB]] | ||
[[Image:M51_Quad.jpg|thumb|325px|none|The M51 Quad Mounted system similar to the one used in ''Band of Brothers'']] | [[Image:M51_Quad.jpg|thumb|325px|none|The M51 Quad Mounted system similar to the one used in ''Band of Brothers'']] | ||
[[Image:Bob850x41.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An AA M2 fires across the river]] | [[Image:Bob850x41.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An AA M2 fires across the river]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob10m1fire.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A soldier fires his flamethrower on Okinawa]] | [[Image:Bob10m1fire.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A soldier fires his flamethrower on Okinawa]] | ||
== Karabiner 98k | == Karabiner 98k == | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
[[Image:Bob2k98k1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lipton hands Winters a K98k]] | [[Image:Bob2k98k1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lipton ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) hands Winters ([[Damian Lewis]]) a K98k]] | ||
[[Image:Bob3k98k.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Soldier fires his K98k]] | [[Image:Bob3k98k.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Soldier fires his K98k]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5mp4098k.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Germans get shot holding K98ks]] | [[Image:Bob5mp4098k.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Germans get shot holding K98ks]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob798ksniper.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The German sniper]] | [[Image:Bob798ksniper.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The German sniper]] | ||
== Luger P08 | == Luger P08 == | ||
A Standard side arm of German Forces during WW2. It was a prized and coveted souvenir because of its elegant design. Corporal Hoobler kills a German Officer who has one, and then, later in the episode, it discharges in his pocket. It cuts his femoral artery and kills him. It is later given to Sergeant Malarkey, who wanted one to bring home to his little brother. The real gun Hoobler found is a Belgain .32 and was not givin to Malarkey. The Walther P38 was the standard issue during WW2, the | A Standard side arm of German Forces during WW2. It was a prized and coveted souvenir because of its elegant design. Corporal Hoobler ([[Peter McCabe]]) kills a German Officer who has one, and then, later in the episode, it discharges in his pocket. It cuts his femoral artery and kills him. It is later given to Sergeant Malarkey ([[Scott Grimes]]), who wanted one to bring home to his little brother. The real gun Hoobler found is a Belgain .32 and was not givin to Malarkey. The Walther P38 was the standard issue during WW2, the Luger was just left over from WWI and was still used by some Germans as a sidearm. Also, it was most certainly NOT one of the finest pistols manufactured during WW2 as it was unreliable, difficult to mass produce, and relied on consistent ammunition quality too much. | ||
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Luger, One of the finest pistols made in WW2]] | [[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Luger, One of the finest pistols made in WW2]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1p081.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Brit cocks the Luger]] | [[Image:Bob1p081.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Brit cocks the Luger]] | ||
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[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|325px|none|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]] | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|325px|none|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:Bob2mp40.jpg|none|thumb|600px|German desperately reaches for his MP40]] | [[Image:Bob2mp40.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German desperately reaches for his MP40]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4mp40.jpg|none|thumb|600px|German fires his MP40]] | [[Image:Bob4mp40.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German fires his MP40]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5mp40.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German gets shot with an MP40]] | [[Image:Bob5mp40.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German gets shot with an MP40]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5mp4098k.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German with an MP40]] | [[Image:Bob5mp4098k.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German with an MP40]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | ||
== | == MG42 == | ||
Adopted by Germany in 1942, in an effort to reduce the machining time and cost inherent in the production of the MG-34, the [[MG42]] is perhaps the deadliest machinegun used during the war. With a fire rate of 1200 rounds per minute, individual shots are mostly non-discernable. The demoralizing and pschycological effect of its very sound prompted the U.S. to make a training film for troops who would encounter it. | |||
Adopted by Germany in 1942, in an effort to reduce the machining time and cost inherent in the production of the MG-34, the | |||
Unlike the MG-34, the MG-42 has a receiver made from a series of stampings, instead of the finely machined components encountered in the MG-34. | Unlike the MG-34, the MG-42 has a receiver made from a series of stampings, instead of the finely machined components encountered in the MG-34. | ||
The gun is fed from a 50-round belt just as with the MG-34. These belts can be linked together for upwards of 250 continuous rounds from one can, with any number of cans in tow given the situation or position. | The gun is fed from a 50-round belt just as with the MG-34. These belts can be linked together for upwards of 250 continuous rounds from one can, with any number of cans in tow given the situation or position. | ||
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The MG-42 was often seen mounted on an anti-aircraft tripod for use against low altitude aircraft. | The MG-42 was often seen mounted on an anti-aircraft tripod for use against low altitude aircraft. | ||
In the mini-series, the MG-42 is seen multiple times, being fired from window openings in towns, and in stand-offs with the German armoured vehicles in the advance into France. Most notably, the mini-series did not fail to demonstrate or imply the demoralizing effect of the gun on U.S. troops, and this is a notable achievement for the film-makers, who added this realistic view, which before, had never been seen in such vivid detail in any previous war-film, barring of course, documentaries with actual war-time footage. | In the mini-series, the MG-42 is seen multiple times, being fired from window openings in towns, and in stand-offs with the German armoured vehicles in the advance into France. Most notably, the mini-series did not fail to demonstrate or imply the demoralizing effect of the gun on U.S. troops, and this is a notable achievement for the film-makers, who added this realistic view, which before, had never been seen in such vivid detail in any previous war-film, barring of course, documentaries with actual war-time footage. | ||
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|325px|none|MG-42 As used in Band of Brothers]] | |||
[[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:Bob2mg42.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Germans fire at Easy Company men]] | [[Image:Bob2mg42.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Germans fire at Easy Company men]] | ||
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Shown briefly being carried over the shoulder of a French sentry in episode 3, Carentan. | Shown briefly being carried over the shoulder of a French sentry in episode 3, Carentan. | ||
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during World War Two, however, it was supplemented heavily with the older Lee Enfield No.1 MK.III. In service between 1941–Present]] | [[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during World War Two, however, it was supplemented heavily with the older Lee Enfield No.1 MK.III. In service between 1941–Present]] | ||
[[Image:Bob9smle.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A French soldier shoots a German]] | [[Image:Bob9smle.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A French soldier shoots a German]] | ||
Revision as of 18:47, 16 August 2009
The following weapons can be seen in the TV miniseries Band of Brothers:
M1911A1
The M1911A1 was the standard sidearm of American Forces during WW2, Issued to Officers, NCOs and those in positions where a rifle or carbine was not desirable the pistol quickly became a favored item among Allied troops for its stopping power. The M1911A1 is seen in various episodes most notably in "Points" being used by Ronald Spiers (Matthew Settle) threatening both the doctor and the soldier who shot Chuck Grant. Herbert M. Sobel (David Schwimmer) can be seen running with one in "Currahee". Joe Leibgott (Ross McCall) shoots a German officer in "Points" with a M1911. David Webster (Eion Bailey) threatens a baker with one in "Why We Fight."
Colt New Service
Floyd "Tab" Talbert (Matthew Leitch) is given a Colt New Service revolver as a gift on June 4th 1944 during the episode "Currahee", he is seen armed with it in the episode "Carentan".
M1A1 Thompson
Also known as the "Tommy gun" the M1A1 Thompson was the standard issue Sub Machine Gun for US Forces in WW2. As such many of Easy Company's officers and NCOs are shown carrying the Thompson as their standard weapon. Notable figures include Ronald Speirs (Matthew Settle), Harry Welsh (Rick Warden), Lynn "Buck" Compton (Neal McDonough), William "Wild Bill" Guarnere (Frank John Hughes), and Johnny Martin (Dexter Fletcher).
What is interesting is that, if you look at a pic of Speirs in the book "Band of Brothers", he seems to be holding an M1928A1 Thompson. If you look very closely, in "Currahee" in England were Winters squad is behind the bushes (right before the Brit on the bike shows up) when Lipton talks to Winters if you look at his ejection port ( where the empty shells come out you can see the hop-up from an airsoft gun so it is clearly a Tokyo Marui M1A1 Thompson.
M3 Grease Gun
The M3 Grease Gun was the cheap, inexpensive replacement for the Thompson Sub Machine Gun; It is only shown in the hands of Roy Cobb (Craig Heaney) and Sgt. Lipton (Donnie Wahlberg).
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is seen used by Henry Jones throughout the series and several soldiers in Okinawa in a video.
M1A1 Carbine
Originally issued to non-combat personnel or those who needed a compact weapon, the M1 Carbine was never meant to be a front-line weapon, never the less it was ideal for Airborne troops for its small frame and it's compactness. The M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine is shown extensively throughout the series most notably in the hands of Donald Malarkey (Scott Grimes), Carwood Lipton (Donnie Wahlberg), Warren "Skip" Muck (Richard Speight Jr.), Lt. Norman Dike, George Luz (Rick Gomez), and Capt. Lewis Nixon (Ron Livingston).
M1903A3 Springfield
A soldier is seen with an M1903A3 Springfield and it's seen clearly when his finger gets shot off.
M1 Garand
Standard issue rifle of the US military during WW2, many of Easy Company's soldiers are shown carrying the M1 as their standard weapon. Most notable is Major Richard "Dick" Winters (Damian Lewis), Shifty Powers (Peter Youngblood Hills) and Joseph Liebgott (Ross McCall). Soldiers can be seen using it both with and without a bayonet.
M7 rifle grenade launcher
Several soldiers are seen with M7 grenade launchers mounted on their M1 Garands.
M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"
The M9 Bazooka was the standard Anti-Tank rocket for the US military during WW2, excellent against bunkers and buildings though its effectiveness against the more heavily armored German tanks is debatable. General Eisenhower remarked that the atom bomb, jeep, C-47 Sky Train and the Bazooka were the four weapons that won the war. The Bazooka was copied by the Germans as the "Panzerschreck" launcher from a M1 Bazooka captured in North Africa. Generally operated by a two man crew (One Gunner, One Loader) crews quickly figured out that they needed to hit the side, rear or belly armour of armored vehicles, as shown in the episode "Carentan" (The episode also shows how the Bazooka rounds would simply deflect off the heavy frontal armour). The Bazooka makes notable appearances in the series being used by Charles E. "Chuck" Grant (Nolan Hemmings) in the episode "Replacements" taking out a German Machine Gun and by Harry Welsh (Rick Warden) in the episode "Carentan" disabling a German StuG IV assault gun.
Browning Automatic Rifle
The B.A.R. was the standard Squad Automatic Weapon for US rifle squads in WW2, It is shown twice in the series being used by an unknown Easy Company soldier in the episodes "Cross Roads" and "The Breaking Point".
M1919A4/A6 .30 Caliber Machine Gun
The standard machine gun during WW2, Korea and into Vietnam. The .30 caliber machine gun is shown extensively in the hands of Easy company being used in both the defensive and offensive roles. It is also shown being mounted on jeeps.
Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
The Browning M2HB heavy machine gun can be seen throughout the series. The weapon is usually mounted on either M4 Sherman tanks (as seen in "Carentan") or on the M8 Greyhound Armoured Car as in "Why We Fight". Also making a prominent appearance, especially in "The Last Patrol" is the M51 Quad Mount which, though designed primarily for anti-aircraft use, had a devastating effect on ground targets and was available in either the towed or vehicle mounted versions (designated the M16 Quad Mount).
Mk II hand grenade
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
M18 Smoke Grenade
M2 Flamethrower
Karabiner 98k
Luger P08
A Standard side arm of German Forces during WW2. It was a prized and coveted souvenir because of its elegant design. Corporal Hoobler (Peter McCabe) kills a German Officer who has one, and then, later in the episode, it discharges in his pocket. It cuts his femoral artery and kills him. It is later given to Sergeant Malarkey (Scott Grimes), who wanted one to bring home to his little brother. The real gun Hoobler found is a Belgain .32 and was not givin to Malarkey. The Walther P38 was the standard issue during WW2, the Luger was just left over from WWI and was still used by some Germans as a sidearm. Also, it was most certainly NOT one of the finest pistols manufactured during WW2 as it was unreliable, difficult to mass produce, and relied on consistent ammunition quality too much.
Walther PP
MP40
Sturmgewehr 44
MG34
MG42
Adopted by Germany in 1942, in an effort to reduce the machining time and cost inherent in the production of the MG-34, the MG42 is perhaps the deadliest machinegun used during the war. With a fire rate of 1200 rounds per minute, individual shots are mostly non-discernable. The demoralizing and pschycological effect of its very sound prompted the U.S. to make a training film for troops who would encounter it. Unlike the MG-34, the MG-42 has a receiver made from a series of stampings, instead of the finely machined components encountered in the MG-34. The gun is fed from a 50-round belt just as with the MG-34. These belts can be linked together for upwards of 250 continuous rounds from one can, with any number of cans in tow given the situation or position. The gun is chambered in the 7.92X57 Mauser cartridge, the same cartridge used in the well known K98k infantry rifles, and ammunition is interchangeable, although machinegun ammunition was often slightly more powerful in order to avoid jams and run the guns mechanism more reliably. It can be used with a fold-up bipod, or with the more complicated Lafette tripod, which could have scope-optics and remote control firing capabilities. Its downfalls were its high rate of fire, which exhausted ammunition supplies very quickly, and this was very apparent on the Russian front, where the weather often delayed much needed supplies. It's most effective use (as with most machineguns) was not in sweeping fire but in concentrated direct fire using the shortest burst possible, and directing these bursts over the intended area. The MG-42 was often seen mounted on an anti-aircraft tripod for use against low altitude aircraft. In the mini-series, the MG-42 is seen multiple times, being fired from window openings in towns, and in stand-offs with the German armoured vehicles in the advance into France. Most notably, the mini-series did not fail to demonstrate or imply the demoralizing effect of the gun on U.S. troops, and this is a notable achievement for the film-makers, who added this realistic view, which before, had never been seen in such vivid detail in any previous war-film, barring of course, documentaries with actual war-time footage.
Panzerfaust
Panzerschreck
Mauser C96
A French soldier is seen executing young German prisoners with a C96 "Broomhandle" Mauser.
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I
Shown briefly being carried over the shoulder of a French sentry in episode 3, Carentan.
