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The German soldiers in the film, most noticeably Paul Baumer ([[Lew Ayres]]), use the [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]], the standard-issue firearm for German forces in World War One. It is good to see authentic Gewehr 1898 rifles in a World War One film, rather then the Turkish or Czech Mausers that often stand in for them. This is likely due to production taking place shortly after the war itself. | The German soldiers in the film, most noticeably Paul Baumer ([[Lew Ayres]]), use the [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]], the standard-issue firearm for German forces in World War One. It is good to see authentic Gewehr 1898 rifles in a World War One film, rather then the Turkish or Czech Mausers that often stand in for them. This is likely due to production taking place shortly after the war itself. | ||
[[File:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:AQOTWF GermanSoldiers Gewehr1898.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers armed with Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifles march in a parade before being sent to the front.]] | |||
[[File:AQOTWF GermanSoldiers Gewehr1898 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Recruits drill with the rifles.]] | |||
[[File:AQOTWF PaulBaumer Gewehr1898.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Paul Baumer ([[Lew Ayres]]) and several other recruits march on the parade ground.]] | |||
[[File:AQOTWF Katczinsky Gewehr1898.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Stanislaus Katczinsky ([[Louis Wolheim]]) carries a slung Mauser Gewehr 1898.]] | |||
[[File:AQOTWF PaulBaumer Gewehr1898 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Paul aims his Gewehr at charging French soldiers.]] | |||
[[File:AQOTWF Himmelstoss Gewehr1898.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Corporal Himmelstoss ([[John Wray]]) charges across No-Man's Land, bayonet fixed.]] | |||
[[File:AQOTWF GermanSniper Gewehr1898.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German sniper picks off targets with his Gewehr 1898.]] | |||
[[File:AQOTWF PaulBaumer Gewehr1898 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Paul sits in a bunker, Mauser rifle propped through the aiming hole.]] | |||
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Revision as of 01:28, 27 June 2011
All Quiet on the Western Front is the classic adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque's antiwar novel. It stars Lew Ayres as Paul Baumer, an idealistic young schoolboy who goes to war with the rest of his class on the urgings of a patriotic teacher. In the trenches, however, they are quickly disillusioned when confronted with the horrors of war. The following weapons were used in the film All Quiet on the Western Front (1930):
Rifles
Mauser Gewehr 1898
The German soldiers in the film, most noticeably Paul Baumer (Lew Ayres), use the Mauser Gewehr 1898, the standard-issue firearm for German forces in World War One. It is good to see authentic Gewehr 1898 rifles in a World War One film, rather then the Turkish or Czech Mausers that often stand in for them. This is likely due to production taking place shortly after the war itself.
Machine Guns
Maxim MG08
The Maxim MG08 is used by German soldiers in defense of the trenches during the French assault. It is seen manned by three crewman - the gunner and two assistants whom "feed" the belt.
Vickers Mk1
French soldiers repelling the German counterattack use a Vickers Mk1 Machine Gun before being killed by a grenade. It is interesting to see French soldiers using the Vickers, rather then the standard issue Hotchkiss M1914, but it is not impossible.
Sidearms
Luger P08
The Luger P08 is seen briefly used by a German officer during the French attack.
