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Used by several of the sailors when commandeering the U-571. Interestingly, the Thompsons featured in the film have the buttstocks removed, and have folding stocks taken from chopped M1A1 Carbine Paratrooper stocks installed. Though this is historically 'possible' there is no evidence of this being done during WW2. | Used by several of the sailors when commandeering the U-571. Interestingly, the Thompsons featured in the film have the buttstocks removed, and have folding stocks taken from chopped M1A1 Carbine Paratrooper stocks installed. Though this is historically 'possible' there is no evidence of this being done during WW2. | ||
[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1928A1 Thompson .45 ACP with 30-round box magazine.]] | [[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1928A1 Thompson .45 ACP with 30-round box magazine.]] | ||
[[Image:U571 008.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The men ready their Thompsons before their assault.]] | [[Image:U571 008.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The men ready their Thompsons before their assault. Note M1A1 carbine stock on far right.]] | ||
[[Image:U571 001.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Seaman Mazzola ([[Erik Palladino]]) continues the assault of U-571 with his Thompson.]] | [[Image:U571 001.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Seaman Mazzola ([[Erik Palladino]]) continues the assault of U-571 with his Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:U571 003.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Emmett ([[Jon Bon Jovi]]) with his Thompson covers the men.]] | [[Image:U571 003.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Emmett ([[Jon Bon Jovi]]) with his Thompson covers the men.]] | ||
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U-571 is a 2000 WWII military action film dealing with a secret mission to capture the Enigma decoding machine aboard a German U-Boat.
M1911
The standard issue of the US sailors. Seen predominantly in the hands or holsters of Lt. Andrew Tyler (Matthew McConaughey) & CPO Henry Klough (Harvey Keitel).
Thompson M1928A1
Used by several of the sailors when commandeering the U-571. Interestingly, the Thompsons featured in the film have the buttstocks removed, and have folding stocks taken from chopped M1A1 Carbine Paratrooper stocks installed. Though this is historically 'possible' there is no evidence of this being done during WW2.
Reising M55
Maj. Coonan (David Keith) is seen carrying the Reising M55 as his chief weapon as they board the U-571.
MP40
The German crew of the U-571 are seen attempting to repel the US invaders with MP40's.
MG34
The MG34 is seen mounted on the U-571.
Depth Charges
Used by the German Zerstörer in an effort to sink the captured U-571.
