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Age of Heroes: Difference between revisions
The main weapon of the German troops in Norway is the [[MP40#MP40|MP40]], most notably a Waffen SS soldier ([[Dominic Ryan]]) who uses it to execute Norwegian civilians for aiding the resistance. 30 Commando Troop use captured MP40's in training to familiarize with German weaponry; Sergeant Gray ([[Tony Hood]]) uses a captured MP40 in combat.
The main weapon of the German troops in Norway is the [[MP40#MP40|MP40]], most notably a Waffen SS soldier ([[Dominic Ryan]]) who uses it to execute Norwegian civilians for aiding the resistance. 30 Commando Troop use captured MP40's in training to familiarize with German weaponry; Sergeant Gray ([[Tony Hood]]) uses a captured MP40 in combat. Most of the MP40s seen in the film are airsoft replicas, if not all. This is evidenced by the fact that most of the guns don't eject any shells, and the CGI muzzle flashes have been added in post-production.
[[File:AoH Mac Hood MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeants. Gray ([[Tony Hood]]) and Mac ([[William Houston]]) demonstrate the MP40 to 30 Commando Troop.]]
[[File:AoH Mac Hood MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeants Gray ([[Tony Hood]]) and Mac ([[William Houston]]) demonstrate the MP40 to 30 Commando Troop.]]
[[File:AoH Mac MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mac with the MP40.]]
[[File:AoH Mac MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mac with the MP40.]]
[[File:AoH Riley Rollright MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Riley ([[Guy Burnet]]) and Roger Rollright ([[John Dagleish]]) fire the MP40 at the firing range. Note Rollright been overwhelmed by the recoil.]]
[[File:AoH Riley Rollright MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Riley ([[Guy Burnet]]) and Roger Rollright ([[John Dagleish]]) fire the MP40 at the firing range.]]
[[File:AoH SS MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SS soldiers armed with MP40's execute Norwegian civilians.]]
[[File:AoH SS MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SS soldiers armed with MP40's execute Norwegian civilians.]]
[[File:AoH German MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier with an MP40.]]
[[File:AoH German MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier with an MP40.]]
[[File:AoH Hood MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Gray ([[Tony Hood]]) with a "burrowed" MP40.]]
[[File:AoH Hood MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brightling ([[Stephen Walters]]) with a captured MP40.]]
[[File:AoH Riley MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Riley's training comes in handy as he commandeers an MP40.]]
[[File:AoH Riley MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Riley's training comes in handy as he commandeers an MP40.]]
[[File:AoH SSNoncom MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A a Waffen SS soldier ([[Dominic Ryan]]), presumably a Sergeant, beckons his troops whilst armed with an MP40.]]
[[File:AoH SSNoncom MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A a Waffen SS soldier ([[Dominic Ryan]]), presumably a Sergeant, beckons his troops whilst armed with an MP40.]]
Age of Heroes is a 2011 World War II British action film that focuses on the 30 Commando Troop - the forerunners to the SAS that was created by James Bond author Ian Fleming (who was working in British Naval Intelligence during the war). The film stars Sean Bean and Danny Dyer and follows the unit during a top secret mission in occupied Norway.
The following weapons were used in the film Age of Heroes:
The M1928A1 Thompson, mostly fitted with a simplified rear sight, is the main weapon of 30 Commando Troop, including Major Jones (Sean Bean) and Rains (Danny Dyer).
The main weapon of the German troops in Norway is the MP40, most notably a Waffen SS soldier (Dominic Ryan) who uses it to execute Norwegian civilians for aiding the resistance. 30 Commando Troop use captured MP40's in training to familiarize with German weaponry; Sergeant Gray (Tony Hood) uses a captured MP40 in combat. Most of the MP40s seen in the film are airsoft replicas, if not all. This is evidenced by the fact that most of the guns don't eject any shells, and the CGI muzzle flashes have been added in post-production.
Sergeant Mac (William Houston) commanders an MG42 during the attack on the German base, using it to great effect. Since the film is set in 1941, it's appearance is anachronistic.
