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'''The following weapons can be seen in the | ''Band of Brothers'' is the 2001 HBO World War II miniseries produced by [[Tom Hanks]] and [[Steven Spielberg]]. Based on the best-selling book by the late historian Stephen Ambrose, the 10-part miniseries followed the men of "Easy" Company of the 101st Airborne Division from their basic training, through D-Day and up until the capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest. | ||
'''The following weapons can be seen in the miniseries ''Band of Brothers'':''' | |||
[[Image:Bob.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''Band of Brothers'' (2001)]] | [[Image:Bob.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''Band of Brothers'' (2001)]] | ||
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== Colt M1911A1 == | =Allied Weapons= | ||
==Handguns== | |||
=== Colt M1911A1 === | |||
The [[M1911A1]] was the standard sidearm of American Forces during WWII. 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 because of its stopping power. The M1911A1 is seen in various episodes of ''Band of Brothers'', most notably in "Points", where it was seen being used by Capt. Ronald Spiers ([[Matthew Settle]]) threatening both the doctor and the drunk American soldier who shot Chuck Grant. Capt. 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." | The [[M1911A1]] was the standard sidearm of American Forces during WWII. 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 because of its stopping power. The M1911A1 is seen in various episodes of ''Band of Brothers'', most notably in "Points", where it was seen being used by Capt. Ronald Spiers ([[Matthew Settle]]) threatening both the doctor and the drunk American soldier who shot Chuck Grant. Capt. 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 II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|400px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob919112.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Another angle of Webster with his M1911A1]] | [[Image:Bob919112.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Another angle of Webster with his M1911A1]] | ||
== Colt New Service Revolver M1917 == | === Colt New Service Revolver M1917 === | ||
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". | 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 == | |||
=== Mauser C96 === | |||
A French soldier is seen executing young German prisoners with a [[Mauser C96|C96 "Broomhandle" Mauser]]. | |||
[[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|C96 Broomhandle Mauser - 7.63x25mm.]] | |||
[[Image:Bob9c96.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A French soldier shoots German prisoners]] | |||
==Submachine Guns== | |||
=== 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 WWII. 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 WWII. 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]]). | ||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|325px|none|[[M1A1 Thompson]] .45 Caliber ACP]] | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|325px|none|[[M1A1 Thompson]] .45 Caliber ACP]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob8m1a1t2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|"Popeye" Wynn fires his Thompson in the episode "The Last Patrol."]] | [[Image:Bob8m1a1t2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|"Popeye" Wynn fires his Thompson in the episode "The Last Patrol."]] | ||
== M3A1 "Grease Gun" == | === M3A1 "Grease Gun" === | ||
The [[M3A1 "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]]). | The [[M3A1 "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 Grease.jpg|thumb|325px|none|M3 Grease Gun as used in Band of Brothers]] | [[Image:M3 Grease.jpg|thumb|325px|none|M3 Grease Gun as used in Band of Brothers]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob5m3a12.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Another shot of Cobb firing his Grease Gun.]] | [[Image:Bob5m3a12.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Another shot of Cobb firing his Grease Gun.]] | ||
== M1 Carbine == | === M1 Carbine === | ||
The [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by 2nd Lt. Henry Jones ([[Colin Hanks]]) in the episode "The Last Patrol". It is also seen carried by several US soldiers fighting in Okinawa in newsreel footage. | The [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by 2nd Lt. Henry Jones ([[Colin Hanks]]) in the episode "The Last Patrol". It is also seen carried by several US soldiers fighting in Okinawa in newsreel footage. | ||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|World War Two Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period Magazine pouch for buttstock]] | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|World War Two Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period Magazine pouch for buttstock]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob10m1clm.jpg|none|thumb|600px|US Marines in Okinawa with a Carbine]] | [[Image:Bob10m1clm.jpg|none|thumb|600px|US Marines in Okinawa with a Carbine]] | ||
== 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 its compactness. The paratrooper version of the M1 has the distinct collapsable buttstock and handgrip. 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 its compactness. The paratrooper version of the M1 has the distinct collapsable buttstock and handgrip. 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]]). | ||
[[Image:M1A1Carbine.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1A1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | [[Image:M1A1Carbine.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1A1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob9m1a1c1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Sgt. Luz with his Carbine]] | [[Image:Bob9m1a1c1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Sgt. Luz with his Carbine]] | ||
==M1903A3 Springfield== | |||
==Rifles== | |||
===M1903A3 Springfield=== | |||
A paratrooper is seen with an [[M1903 Springfield#1903A3 Springfield Rifle|M1903A3 Springfield]] and it's seen clearly when his finger gets shot off. | A paratrooper is seen with an [[M1903 Springfield#1903A3 Springfield Rifle|M1903A3 Springfield]] and it's seen clearly when his finger gets shot off. | ||
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[[Image:Bob319032.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The same paratrooper from the above picture.]] | [[Image:Bob319032.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The same paratrooper from the above picture.]] | ||
== M1 Garand == | === M1 Garand === | ||
Standard issue rifle of the US military during WWII, many of Easy Company's paratroopers are shown carrying the M1 as their standard weapon. Most notable are Major Richard "Dick" Winters ([[Damian Lewis]]), Shifty Powers ([[Peter Youngblood Hills]]) and Joseph Liebgott ([[Ross McCall]]). The Garand can be seen with and without a bayonet. | Standard issue rifle of the US military during WWII, many of Easy Company's paratroopers are shown carrying the M1 as their standard weapon. Most notable are Major Richard "Dick" Winters ([[Damian Lewis]]), Shifty Powers ([[Peter Youngblood Hills]]) and Joseph Liebgott ([[Ross McCall]]). The Garand can be seen 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]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob8m1g2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Another paratrooper cleans his Garand in the episode "The Last Patrol".]] | [[Image:Bob8m1g2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Another paratrooper cleans his Garand in the episode "The Last Patrol".]] | ||
===Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I=== | |||
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 II, however, it was supplemented heavily with the older Lee Enfield No.1 MK.III. In service between 1941–Present.]] | |||
[[Image:Band of Brothers Lee-Enfield.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lee-Enfield carried by a sentry in "Carentan."]] | |||
[[Image:Bob9smle.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A French soldier shoots a German.]] | |||
==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ==Machine Guns== | ||
The [[Browning Automatic Rifle | ===Browning Automatic Rifle=== | ||
The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]], or "B.A.R" was the standard Squad Automatic Weapon for U.S. rifle squads in WWII. It is shown twice in the series being primarily by Cpl. Heron in the episodes "Crossroads" and "The Breaking Point". | |||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4bar1.jpg|none|thumb|600px| | [[Image:Bob4bar1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cpl. Heron holds the B.A.R.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4bar2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Soldier with BA.R.]] | [[Image:Bob4bar2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Soldier with BA.R.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4bar3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Soldier with B.A.R.]] | [[Image:Bob4bar3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Soldier with B.A.R.]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob7bar2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A soldier aims his B.A.R.]] | [[Image:Bob7bar2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A soldier aims his B.A.R.]] | ||
==M1919A4/A6 .30 Caliber Machine Gun== | |||
===M1919A4/A6 .30 Caliber Machine Gun=== | |||
The [[Browning M1919|standard machine gun]] during WWII, 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. The A6 variant is seen carried and used by Easy Company paratroopers. It is also shown being mounted on jeeps. | The [[Browning M1919|standard machine gun]] during WWII, 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. The A6 variant is seen carried and used by Easy Company paratroopers. It is also shown being mounted on jeeps. | ||
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[[Image:Bob1019191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An M1919 is seen mounted on a Jeep carrying Winters, Nixon, and Welsh.]] | [[Image:Bob1019191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An M1919 is seen mounted on a Jeep carrying Winters, Nixon, and Welsh.]] | ||
== 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 Armored 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 Armored 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]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob850x43.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Another angle of the same shot]] | [[Image:Bob850x43.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Another angle of the same shot]] | ||
== Mk II Hand Grenade == | ==Other== | ||
===M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"=== | |||
The M91 Bazooka was the standard anti-tank rocket for the US military during WWII, 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 armor of armored vehicles, as shown in the episode "Carentan" (the episode also shows how the bazooka rounds would simply deflect off the heavy frontal armor). 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 III assault gun. | |||
[[Image:M1A1 Bazooka.jpg|thumb|325px|none|[[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"#M1A1 "Bazooka" (2.36" Rocket)|M1A1 Bazooka]] - 60mm]] | |||
[[Image:Bob1m9b.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy Company bazooka team fires a bazooka during a training exercise.]] | |||
[[Image:Bob3m9b.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Tipper uses a bazooka to take out a building during the battle of Carentan.]] | |||
[[Image:Bob3m9b1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Harry Welsh ([[Rick Warden]]) tries to disable a StuG III with his M1 bazooka.]] | |||
[[Image:Bob4m9b.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Sgt. Grant ([[Nolan Hemmings]]) fires a Bazooka during the episode "Replacements".]] | |||
[[Image:Bob10m1b.jpg|none|thumb|600px|a paratrooper with a bazooka.]] | |||
[[Image:Bob10m1b1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A paratrooper fires at a roadblock in the episode "Points".]] | |||
[[Image:Bob10m1b2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Soldier with a Bazooka.]] | |||
=== M7 rifle grenade launcher === | |||
Several soldiers are seen with [[M7 rifle grenade#M7 grenade launcher|M7 grenade launcher]]s mounted on their [[M1 Garand]]s. | |||
[[Image:M1 garand M7.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M7 rifle grenade launcher]] | |||
[[Image:Bob3m1rgl.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:Bob4m1rgl.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Compton ([[Neal McDonough]]) directs fire as another paratrooper readies a rifle grenade]] | |||
[[Image:Bob8m1gm7.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Johnny Martin ([[Dexter Fletcher]]) prepares to launch a rifle grenade in the episode "The Last Patrol". One thing to note is that the way he fires the weapon would have made him very sore. Rifle grenades use blanks that are compressed powder loads so firing like that would hurt, the military at that time taught soldiers to plant the butt of the rifle in the ground and use a special ladder sight attached to the front of the barrel to sight with. Also, you never actually see him load a blank round so we must assume he was wandering around in enemy territory with a blank chambered.]] | |||
=== Mk II Hand Grenade === | |||
The [[Mk II Hand Grenade]] is used by several paratroopers in the film. Lt. Harry Welsh ([[Rick Warden]]) is seen using one to take out an MG42 team during the battle of Carentan. Paratroopers are seen piling [[MkII Hand Grenade]]s onto a enemy-made rockslide in an attempt to blow a hole in the roadblock. | The [[Mk II Hand Grenade]] is used by several paratroopers in the film. Lt. Harry Welsh ([[Rick Warden]]) is seen using one to take out an MG42 team during the battle of Carentan. Paratroopers are seen piling [[MkII Hand Grenade]]s onto a enemy-made rockslide in an attempt to blow a hole in the roadblock. | ||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk II hand grenade.]] | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk II hand grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob10g.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In Part 10, Paratroopers place grenades in an attempt to clear a roadblock.]] | [[Image:Bob10g.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In Part 10, Paratroopers place grenades in an attempt to clear a roadblock.]] | ||
= | === M18 Smoke Grenade === | ||
== M18 Smoke Grenade == | |||
In "Crossroads", Cpt. Winters is seen throwing a [[M18 Smoke Grenade]] for red smoke to signal the charge. | In "Crossroads", Cpt. Winters is seen throwing a [[M18 Smoke Grenade]] for red smoke to signal the charge. | ||
[[Image:Bob5smoke.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A red smoke grenade thrown by Winters]] | [[Image:Bob5smoke.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A red smoke grenade thrown by Winters]] | ||
== | === M2 Flamethrower === | ||
When the Airborne paratroopers watch newsreel footage of the war in Pacific, | When the Airborne paratroopers watch newsreel footage of the war in Pacific, a US soldier is seen using an [[M2 Flamethrower]]. | ||
[[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 == | =Axis Weapons= | ||
==Rifles== | |||
=== Karabiner 98k === | |||
A main battle rifle for the German forces is the [[Karabiner 98k]]. In addition to the German forces, Lt. Winters is seen using it in "Day of Days". | A main battle rifle for the German forces is the [[Karabiner 98k]]. In addition to the German forces, Lt. Winters is seen using it in "Day of Days". | ||
[[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]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob798ksniper.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The German sniper]] | [[Image:Bob798ksniper.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The German sniper]] | ||
== Luger P08 == | |||
==Handguns== | |||
=== Luger P08 === | |||
A Standard side arm of German Forces during WWII. It was a prized and coveted souvenir because of its elegant design. Malarkey is seen hunting around for one in "Day of Days". Corporal Hoobler ([[Peter McCabe]]) kills a German Officer who has one, and then, later in the episode, it discharges in his pocket, which makes a fatal wound by hitting his femoral artery. 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 given to Malarkey. The Walther P38 was the standard issue during WWII, the Luger was just left over from WWI and was still used by some Germans as a sidearm. | A Standard side arm of German Forces during WWII. It was a prized and coveted souvenir because of its elegant design. Malarkey is seen hunting around for one in "Day of Days". Corporal Hoobler ([[Peter McCabe]]) kills a German Officer who has one, and then, later in the episode, it discharges in his pocket, which makes a fatal wound by hitting his femoral artery. 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 given to Malarkey. The Walther P38 was the standard issue during WWII, the Luger was just left over from WWI and was still used by some Germans as a sidearm. | ||
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Luger, One of the finest pistols made in WWII]] | [[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Luger, One of the finest pistols made in WWII]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob10p08.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The Wehrmacht officer offers his Luger to Winters]] | [[Image:Bob10p08.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The Wehrmacht officer offers his Luger to Winters]] | ||
==Walther PP== | ===Walther PP=== | ||
In the documentary "We Stand Alone Together", the real Maj. Winters displays the Walther PP series pistol he received from a surrendering German officer. Winters discovered the gun had never been fired once, and to this day it remains in his possession, still unused. *This is actually untrue since all Walther pistols like the PP and P38 were test fired at the factory for quality control reasons.* | In the documentary "We Stand Alone Together", the real Maj. Winters displays the Walther PP series pistol he received from a surrendering German officer. Winters discovered the gun had never been fired once, and to this day it remains in his possession, still unused. *This is actually untrue since all Walther pistols like the PP and P38 were test fired at the factory for quality control reasons.* | ||
[[Image:Walther_PP.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The lesser-known, full-length barreled Walther PP is available in 6.35mm auto (.25 ACP), 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) Auto or 9x17mm (.380 ACP).]] | [[Image:Walther_PP.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The lesser-known, full-length barreled Walther PP is available in 6.35mm auto (.25 ACP), 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) Auto or 9x17mm (.380 ACP).]] | ||
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[[Image:Bobpp1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Winters with his PP]] | [[Image:Bobpp1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Winters with his PP]] | ||
== MP38/40 == | |||
==Submachine Guns== | |||
=== MP38/40 === | |||
The [[MP38/40]] is seen in the hands of German forces, but also used by Sgt. Lipton in "Day of Days". | The [[MP38/40]] is seen in the hands of German forces, but also used by Sgt. Lipton in "Day of Days". | ||
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|325px|none|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]] | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|325px|none|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob8mp40.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An MP40 on the floor]] | [[Image:Bob8mp40.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An MP40 on the floor]] | ||
== Sturmgewehr 44 == | === Sturmgewehr 44 === | ||
During the siege of Bastogne, German forces are seen using the [[Sturmgewehr 44]]. | During the siege of Bastogne, German forces are seen using the [[Sturmgewehr 44]]. | ||
[[Image:Sturmgewehr 44.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sturmgewehr 44 7.92x33mm]] | [[Image:Sturmgewehr 44.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sturmgewehr 44 7.92x33mm]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:Bob7stg44.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German in a snow uniform with an STG-44]] | [[Image:Bob7stg44.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German in a snow uniform with an STG-44]] | ||
==Machine Guns== | |||
==MG34== | ===MG34=== | ||
[[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Mounted on the wall.]] | [[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Mounted on the wall.]] | ||
== MG42 == | === MG42 === | ||
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. | ||
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=== Model 24 Stielhandgranate === | |||
In "Day of Days", Lt. Winters is seen using a German [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] in order to spike an enemy artillery gun. | |||
[[Image:Bob2g.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Winters primes the "potato masher"]] | |||
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Revision as of 03:40, 4 May 2010
Band of Brothers is the 2001 HBO World War II miniseries produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. Based on the best-selling book by the late historian Stephen Ambrose, the 10-part miniseries followed the men of "Easy" Company of the 101st Airborne Division from their basic training, through D-Day and up until the capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest.
The following weapons can be seen in the miniseries Band of Brothers:
Allied Weapons
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
The M1911A1 was the standard sidearm of American Forces during WWII. 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 because of its stopping power. The M1911A1 is seen in various episodes of Band of Brothers, most notably in "Points", where it was seen being used by Capt. Ronald Spiers (Matthew Settle) threatening both the doctor and the drunk American soldier who shot Chuck Grant. Capt. 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 Revolver M1917
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".
Mauser C96
A French soldier is seen executing young German prisoners with a C96 "Broomhandle" Mauser.
Submachine Guns
M1A1 Thompson
Also known as the "Tommy gun" the M1A1 Thompson was the standard issue Sub Machine Gun for US Forces in WWII. 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 an airsoft Tokyo Marui M1A1 Thompson. No isn't a tokio marui it's a real gun, because the weapon isn't ready to shoot, look the bolt of the weapon.
M3A1 "Grease Gun"
The M3A1 "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 carried by 2nd Lt. Henry Jones (Colin Hanks) in the episode "The Last Patrol". It is also seen carried by several US soldiers fighting in Okinawa in newsreel footage.
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 its compactness. The paratrooper version of the M1 has the distinct collapsable buttstock and handgrip. 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).
Rifles
M1903A3 Springfield
A paratrooper 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 WWII, many of Easy Company's paratroopers are shown carrying the M1 as their standard weapon. Most notable are Major Richard "Dick" Winters (Damian Lewis), Shifty Powers (Peter Youngblood Hills) and Joseph Liebgott (Ross McCall). The Garand can be seen with and without a bayonet.
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I
Shown briefly being carried over the shoulder of a French sentry in episode 3, "Carentan".
Machine Guns
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle, or "B.A.R" was the standard Squad Automatic Weapon for U.S. rifle squads in WWII. It is shown twice in the series being primarily by Cpl. Heron in the episodes "Crossroads" and "The Breaking Point".
M1919A4/A6 .30 Caliber Machine Gun
The standard machine gun during WWII, 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. The A6 variant is seen carried and used by Easy Company paratroopers. 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 Armored 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).
Other
M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"
The M91 Bazooka was the standard anti-tank rocket for the US military during WWII, 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 armor of armored vehicles, as shown in the episode "Carentan" (the episode also shows how the bazooka rounds would simply deflect off the heavy frontal armor). 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 III assault gun.
M7 rifle grenade launcher
Several soldiers are seen with M7 grenade launchers mounted on their M1 Garands.
Mk II Hand Grenade
The Mk II Hand Grenade is used by several paratroopers in the film. Lt. Harry Welsh (Rick Warden) is seen using one to take out an MG42 team during the battle of Carentan. Paratroopers are seen piling MkII Hand Grenades onto a enemy-made rockslide in an attempt to blow a hole in the roadblock.
M18 Smoke Grenade
In "Crossroads", Cpt. Winters is seen throwing a M18 Smoke Grenade for red smoke to signal the charge.
M2 Flamethrower
When the Airborne paratroopers watch newsreel footage of the war in Pacific, a US soldier is seen using an M2 Flamethrower.
Axis Weapons
Rifles
Karabiner 98k
A main battle rifle for the German forces is the Karabiner 98k. In addition to the German forces, Lt. Winters is seen using it in "Day of Days".
Handguns
Luger P08
A Standard side arm of German Forces during WWII. It was a prized and coveted souvenir because of its elegant design. Malarkey is seen hunting around for one in "Day of Days". Corporal Hoobler (Peter McCabe) kills a German Officer who has one, and then, later in the episode, it discharges in his pocket, which makes a fatal wound by hitting his femoral artery. 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 given to Malarkey. The Walther P38 was the standard issue during WWII, the Luger was just left over from WWI and was still used by some Germans as a sidearm.
Walther PP
In the documentary "We Stand Alone Together", the real Maj. Winters displays the Walther PP series pistol he received from a surrendering German officer. Winters discovered the gun had never been fired once, and to this day it remains in his possession, still unused. *This is actually untrue since all Walther pistols like the PP and P38 were test fired at the factory for quality control reasons.*
Submachine Guns
MP38/40
The MP38/40 is seen in the hands of German forces, but also used by Sgt. Lipton in "Day of Days".
Sturmgewehr 44
During the siege of Bastogne, German forces are seen using the Sturmgewehr 44.
Machine Guns
MG34
MG42
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.
Other
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
In "Day of Days", Lt. Winters is seen using a German Model 24 Stielhandgranate in order to spike an enemy artillery gun.
