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The Dirty Dozen (1967): Difference between revisions
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''(note the charging handle on Jim Brown's weapon indicating it is an M3 as opposed to an M3A1)'' | |||
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== [[MG42]] == | |||
Used by ''Clint Walker'' while supporting the main assault on the chateau. The weapon in the movie appears to have been supplied with a 50 round drum magazine. | |||
[[Image:Mg-42.jpg ]] | |||
== [[Karabiner 98k]] == | |||
Standard German infantry rifle of the war. Used by the chateau's guards during the attack. One guard has a sniper scope on his weapon which (when the camera cuts to a ''"through the scope view"'') seems to have an infra-red capability (a red view) which is unlikely since such a scope (at that date) would have been extremely bulky and heavy. | |||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg]] [[Image:Kar98_sniper.jpg]] | |||
== [[MP40]] == | |||
The ubiquitous German SMG of the war. Seen in the hands of the chateau's guards throughout the final attack. | |||
[[Image:MP40.jpg]] | |||
== [[Walther P38]] == | |||
Carried by [[Lee Marvin]]'s and [[Charles Bronson]]'s characters as well as by various Germans in the film. Used by ''Marvin'' and ''Bronson'' to take out various guards as well as personnel in the chateau's bunker. | |||
[[Image:Waltherp38.jpg ]] | |||
== [[Mk 2 hand grenade]] == | |||
Carried by members of the "''Dozen''" during the attack. Plays an especially prominent role in the finale when sacks of them are dumped down the ventilation pipes (along with gasoline) and are detonated by ''Jim Brown'' one after the other. | |||
[[Image:MK2_HE.jpg]] | |||
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Revision as of 15:53, 22 June 2008
M3 Grease Gun
The primary weapon of Major Reisman (Lee Marvin), the prison guards and the "Dozen" themselves. Also seen being carried by members of the 101st under Colonel Green.
(note the charging handle on Jim Brown's weapon indicating it is an M3 as opposed to an M3A1)
M1 Garand
Carried by various members of the "Dozen" during the movie (especially Telly Savallas as Maggot while on guard duty and by various unit members during the war games and, of course, by Colonel Green's men.
M1 Carbine
Though not used by any members of the "Dozen" it is seen being carried by various members of Colonel Green's unit especially during the attempted takeover of the "Dozen's" camp.
Browning M1919
Seen being used by the "Dozen" during the war games and during the raid on the chateau.
MG42
Used by Clint Walker while supporting the main assault on the chateau. The weapon in the movie appears to have been supplied with a 50 round drum magazine.
Karabiner 98k
Standard German infantry rifle of the war. Used by the chateau's guards during the attack. One guard has a sniper scope on his weapon which (when the camera cuts to a "through the scope view") seems to have an infra-red capability (a red view) which is unlikely since such a scope (at that date) would have been extremely bulky and heavy.
MP40
The ubiquitous German SMG of the war. Seen in the hands of the chateau's guards throughout the final attack.
Walther P38
Carried by Lee Marvin's and Charles Bronson's characters as well as by various Germans in the film. Used by Marvin and Bronson to take out various guards as well as personnel in the chateau's bunker.
Mk 2 hand grenade
Carried by members of the "Dozen" during the attack. Plays an especially prominent role in the finale when sacks of them are dumped down the ventilation pipes (along with gasoline) and are detonated by Jim Brown one after the other.
