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==[[M1 Carbine]]== | ==[[M1 Carbine]]== | ||
Carried by some of the officers of the 101st. | |||
[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Korean War Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch. Most of the World War II variations of the M1 Carbine were sent back to the Military Arsenals and retrofitted with the Bayonet Lug and adjustable rear sight. This is the version seen after late 1945 and all the way until the 1960s. This version is seen most often in World War II movies, despite being anachronistic for most World War II battles]] | [[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Korean War Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch. Most of the World War II variations of the M1 Carbine were sent back to the Military Arsenals and retrofitted with the Bayonet Lug and adjustable rear sight. This is the version seen after late 1945 and all the way until the 1960s. This version is seen most often in World War II movies, despite being anachronistic for most World War II battles]] | ||
[[Image:Battleground 020.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The paratrooper on the right carries the M1 Carbine. Although the film was made pretty close to the actual battle, the anachronistic bayonet lug is seen.]] | [[Image:Battleground 020.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The paratrooper on the right carries the M1 Carbine. Although the film was made pretty close to the actual battle, the anachronistic bayonet lug is seen.]] | ||
Revision as of 03:59, 12 October 2009
Battleground is a 1949 WWII film about members of the 101st Airborne defending the city of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge in the fall of 1944. Made only five years after the actual battle, it was directed by legendary filmmaker William Wellman (Story of G.I. Joe) and was the recipient of two Academy Awards including Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography.
The following firearms were used in the film Battleground:
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is seen used by most of the 101st Airborne.
M1 Carbine
Carried by some of the officers of the 101st.
M1903 Springfield
The M1903 Springfield is mentioned as a weapon used by a walking wounded soldier.
Browning Automatic Rifle
The BAR is seen used by Abner Spudler and other troops of the 101st Airborne.
M1928A1 Thompson
Kinnie (James Whitmore) can be seen armed with a M1928A1 Thompson.
M3 Grease Gun
The M3 Grease Gun is seen being held by a man in the jeep.
Browning M1919
After Mac is killed during the railroad ambush, Jarvess picks up the paratrooper version of the Browning M1919 and continues the fight.
Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
The Browning M2HB heavy machine gun can be seen mounted on an M4 Sherman tank. An M51 Quad Mount is seen as the men go into town.
Karabiner 98k
The surrendering German soldier has a white flag attached to a K98 rifle. Also seen carried by German troops as they are ambushed by the Airborne.
Luger P08
One of the paratroopers is seen polished a captured Luger. He throws it away after he remembers the rumor that US soldiers were shot if they have German weapons on them.
