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[[Image:Bob.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''Band of Brothers'' (2001)]] | [[Image:Bob.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''Band of Brothers'' (2001)]] | ||
''Band of Brothers'' is the 2001 HBO World War II miniseries produced by [[Tom Hanks]] and [[Steven Spielberg]]. | ''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'':''' | '''The following weapons can be seen in the miniseries ''Band of Brothers'':''' | ||
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=== Colt M1911A1 === | === Colt M1911A1 === | ||
The [[M1911A1]] was the standard sidearm of American Forces during WWII. | 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|350px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob11911.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Leibgott firing an M1911A1 during training exercises.]] | [[Image:Bob11911.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Leibgott firing an M1911A1 during training exercises.]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob1maruim1a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Sgt. Lipton ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) holding an M1A1 Thompson with the bolt closed.]] | [[Image:Bob1maruim1a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Sgt. Lipton ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) holding an M1A1 Thompson with the bolt closed.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1m1a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Easy Company men fire in training]] | [[Image:Bob1m1a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Easy Company men fire in training]] | ||
[[Image:Bob3tm1a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Ronald Speirs ([[Matthew Settle]]) fires his Thompson]] | [[Image:Bob3tm1a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Ronald Speirs ([[Matthew Settle]]) fires his Thompson]] | ||
[[Image:ComptonThompson.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lynn "Buck" Compton ([[Neal McDonough]]) loads his Thompson in "Day of Days".]] | [[Image:ComptonThompson.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lynn "Buck" Compton ([[Neal McDonough]]) loads his Thompson in "Day of Days".]] | ||
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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]]). | 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]]). | ||
[[Image:M3 Grease.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M3 Grease Gun as used in Band of Brothers]] | [[Image:M3 Grease.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M3 Grease Gun as used in Band of Brothers]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4m3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Roy Cobb ([[Craig Heaney]]) fires his Grease Gun in the episode "Replacements". | [[Image:Bob4m3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Roy Cobb ([[Craig Heaney]]) fires his Grease Gun in the episode "Replacements". Next to him is Lt. Peacock holding an M1 Carbine and Webster with his M1 Garand.]] | ||
[[Image:M3A1GreaseGun.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cobb is the only one with a Grease Gun, as the rest, including David Webster, has an [[M1 Garand]], as they search for Sgt. Randleman.]] | [[Image:M3A1GreaseGun.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cobb is the only one with a Grease Gun, as the rest, including David Webster, has an [[M1 Garand]], as they search for Sgt. Randleman.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5m3a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Roy Cobb ([[Craig Heaney]]) fires his Grease Gun in the episode "Crossroads."]] | [[Image:Bob5m3a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Roy Cobb ([[Craig Heaney]]) fires his Grease Gun in the episode "Crossroads."]] | ||
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===M1903A3 Springfield=== | ===M1903A3 Springfield=== | ||
A paratrooper is seen with an [[M1903 Springfield#1903A3 Springfield Rifle|M1903A3 Springfield]] in the beginning, when Blithe joins them to find Easy Co. It's clearly not a Kar98k because of a shorter barrel, and front sights are different. It's later seen at the counter attack at Carentan. | A paratrooper is seen with an [[M1903 Springfield#1903A3 Springfield Rifle|M1903A3 Springfield]] in the beginning, when Blithe joins them to find Easy Co. It's clearly not a Kar98k because of a shorter barrel, and front sights are different. It's later seen at the counter attack at Carentan. | ||
[[Image:Springfield03A3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The '''World War II Springfield Rifle''' - the Model 03-A3. This was a simplified version of the 1903 to supplement the [[M1 Garand]] for troops in World War II - .30-06]] | [[Image:Springfield03A3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The '''World War II Springfield Rifle''' - the Model 03-A3. This was a simplified version of the 1903 to supplement the [[M1 Garand]] for troops in World War II - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:BoBM1903A3Springfield.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The M1903 Springfield is seen slung on the back of Pvt. Gordon, who is also carrying an Browning M1919A4.]] | [[Image:BoBM1903A3Springfield.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The M1903 Springfield is seen slung on the back of Pvt. Gordon, who is also carrying an Browning M1919A4.]] | ||
[[Image:BoB M1903 Springfield 2.jpg|none|thumb|600px| The Springfield is seen in front of Blithe, who is carrying an [[M1 Garand]].]] | [[Image:BoB M1903 Springfield 2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The Springfield is seen in front of Blithe, who is carrying an [[M1 Garand]].]] | ||
[[Image:M1903Barrel.jpg|none|thumb|600px| The barrel is now clearly shown (circled), notice it doesn't have the bayonet lunge like in the Kar98k.]] | [[Image:M1903Barrel.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The barrel is now clearly shown (circled), notice it doesn't have the bayonet lunge like in the Kar98k.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob319031.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A paratrooper gets his finger shot off during the fight at Carentan.]] | [[Image:Bob319031.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A paratrooper gets his finger shot off during the fight at Carentan.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob319032.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The bolt action is seen on the paratrooper's rifle.]] | [[Image:Bob319032.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The bolt action is seen on the paratrooper's rifle.]] | ||
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[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|500px|none|[[M1 Garand]] .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|500px|none|[[M1 Garand]] .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1m1g1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Frank Perconte ([[James Madio]]) gets his M1 Garand inspected by Capt. Herbert Sobel ([[David Schwimmer]]).]] | [[Image:Bob1m1g1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Frank Perconte ([[James Madio]]) gets his M1 Garand inspected by Capt. Herbert Sobel ([[David Schwimmer]]).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob2m1g1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Winters ([[Damian Lewis]]) fires his Garand during the battle of Brecourt Manor in the episode "Day of Days."]] | [[Image:Bob2m1g1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Winters ([[Damian Lewis]]) fires his Garand during the battle of Brecourt Manor in the episode "Day of Days."]] | ||
[[Image:PowersGarand2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Shifty Powers ([[Peter Youngblood Hills]]) aims his Garand at a German sniper in "Carentan."]] | [[Image:PowersGarand2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Shifty Powers ([[Peter Youngblood Hills]]) aims his Garand at a German sniper in "Carentan."]] | ||
[[Image:TipperGarand.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Tipper ([[Bart Ruspoli]]) fires his Garand from the hip.]] | [[Image:TipperGarand.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Tipper ([[Bart Ruspoli]]) fires his Garand from the hip.]] | ||
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=== 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, nevertheless it was ideal for Airborne troops for its small frame and its compactness. The paratrooper version of the M1 (identified as the "M1A1 Carbine" has the distinct collapsible buttstock and handgrip. | 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, nevertheless it was ideal for Airborne troops for its small frame and its compactness. The paratrooper version of the M1 (identified as the "M1A1 Carbine" has the distinct collapsible 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]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1m1c.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Malarkey ([[Scott Grimes]]) gets his M1A1 carbine inspected by Capt. Sobel in the episode "Curahee."]] | [[Image:Bob1m1c.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Malarkey ([[Scott Grimes]]) gets his M1A1 carbine inspected by Capt. Sobel in the episode "Curahee."]] | ||
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===Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I=== | ===Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I=== | ||
The [[SMLE|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I]] rifle is shown briefly being carried over the shoulder of a French sentry in Episode 3 "Carentan". | The [[SMLE|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I]] rifle is shown briefly being carried over the shoulder of a French sentry in Episode 3 "Carentan". French soldiers are seen with the rifles when German prisoners are rounded up in Episode 9 "Why We Fight". | ||
[[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: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:Band of Brothers Lee-Enfield.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lee-Enfield carried by a sentry in "Carentan."]] | ||
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===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 in parts 4-9 being primarily used by Cpl. Heron. | The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]], or "B.A.R" was the standard Squad Automatic Weapon for U.S. rifle squads in WWII. It is shown in parts 4-9 being primarily used by Cpl. Heron. | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4bar1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cpl. Heron holds the BAR in "Replacements".]] | [[Image:Bob4bar1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cpl. Heron holds the BAR in "Replacements".]] | ||
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===M1919A4 .30 Caliber Machine Gun=== | ===M1919A4 .30 Caliber Machine Gun=== | ||
The [[Browning M1919A4]] .30 caliber machine gun is shown extensively in the hands of Easy company being used in both the defensive and offensive roles. | The [[Browning M1919A4]] .30 caliber machine gun is shown extensively in the hands of Easy company being used in both the defensive and offensive roles. The primary M1919A4 machine gun team of Easy Company in the series consisted of Smokey Gordon and Alton More. The 1919A4 is also shown being mounted on jeeps. | ||
[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M1919A4 .30 Machine Gun]] | [[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M1919A4 .30 Machine Gun]] | ||
[[Image:Bob11919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Curahee", an Easy company machine gun team sets up an M1919A4.30 cal during a wargame.]] | [[Image:Bob11919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Curahee", an Easy company machine gun team sets up an M1919A4.30 cal during a wargame.]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob21919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Day of Days", Pvt. Joe Liebgott ([[Ross McCall]]) provides cover fire with M1919A4 as Winters and the men of Easy Company take out the German artillery battery at Brécourt Manor on D-Day.]] | [[Image:Bob21919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Day of Days", Pvt. Joe Liebgott ([[Ross McCall]]) provides cover fire with M1919A4 as Winters and the men of Easy Company take out the German artillery battery at Brécourt Manor on D-Day.]] | ||
[[Image:PettyLiebgottM1919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Cleveland Petty ([[Adam James]]) fires his M1919A4 as Pvt. Joe Liebgott ([[Ross McCall]]) feeds him.]] | [[Image:PettyLiebgottM1919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Cleveland Petty ([[Adam James]]) fires his M1919A4 as Pvt. Joe Liebgott ([[Ross McCall]]) feeds him.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob31919.jpg|none|thumb|600px| | [[Image:Bob31919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy Company M1919A4 machine gun team provides cover fire during the assault on Carentan.]] | ||
[[Image:GordonM1919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Walter "Smokey" Gordon ([[Ben Caplan]]) fires his M1919A4 from an upstairs window at fleeing Germans.]] | [[Image:GordonM1919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Walter "Smokey" Gordon ([[Ben Caplan]]) fires his M1919A4 from an upstairs window at fleeing Germans.]] | ||
[[Image:GordonMoreM1919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Gordon and Alton More fire their M1919A4 at Bloody Gulch.]] | [[Image:GordonMoreM1919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Gordon and Alton More fire their M1919A4 at Bloody Gulch.]] | ||
[[Image:GordonMoreM19192.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Gordon and More firing the M1919A4.]] | [[Image:GordonMoreM19192.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Gordon and More firing the M1919A4.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob519192.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The machine gun crew of Alton More (seen | [[Image:Bob519192.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The machine gun crew of Alton More (seen setting up the tripod) and "Smokey" Gordon (seen carrying the M1919A4).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob619193.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Bastogne", Smokey Gordon cocks his M1919 during the battle.]] | [[Image:Bob619193.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Bastogne", Smokey Gordon cocks his M1919 during the battle.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob619194.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Alton More ([[Doug Allen]]) fires Smokey's M1919 after Smokey is wounded.]] | [[Image:Bob619194.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Alton More ([[Doug Allen]]) fires Smokey's M1919 after Smokey is wounded.]] | ||
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[[File:ChristensonwithM1919A6.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Christenson with his M1919A6 before the attack.]] | [[File:ChristensonwithM1919A6.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Christenson with his M1919A6 before the attack.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob519191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|M1919A6 being fired in "Crossroads".]] | [[Image:Bob519191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|M1919A6 being fired in "Crossroads".]] | ||
[[Image:Bob519195.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Burton 'Pat' Christenson | [[Image:Bob519195.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Burton 'Pat' Christenson fires his M1919A6 in the episode "Crossroads". The carrying handle at the front of the receiver is one indicator of this particular model.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob719195.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In the episode "The Breaking Point", the M1919A4 is manned by (from left to right) Sgt. Christenson ([[Michael Fassbender]]), Pvt. Webb ([[Jordan Frieda]]), and Sgt. Perconte ([[James Madio]]).]] | [[Image:Bob719195.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In the episode "The Breaking Point", the M1919A4 is manned by (from left to right) Sgt. Christenson ([[Michael Fassbender]]), Pvt. Webb ([[Jordan Frieda]]), and Sgt. Perconte ([[James Madio]]).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob619192.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Burton 'Pat' Christenson ([[Michael Fassbender]]) yells to fall back in "The Breaking Point".]] | [[Image:Bob619192.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Burton 'Pat' Christenson ([[Michael Fassbender]]) yells to fall back in "The Breaking Point".]] | ||
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=== 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". | 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|450px|none|Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting]] | ||
[[Image:Bob3m2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Tank gunner fires from a Sherman]] | [[Image:Bob3m2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Tank gunner fires from a Sherman]] | ||
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===M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"=== | ===M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"=== | ||
The [[M1 Bazooka|M1 Rocket Launcher]], affectionately known as the "Bazooka", was the standard anti-tank weapon for the US military during WWII. | The [[M1 Bazooka|M1 Rocket Launcher]], affectionately known as the "Bazooka", was the standard anti-tank weapon for the US military during WWII. The Bazooka was 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 Sgt. Charles E. "Chuck" Grant ([[Nolan Hemmings]]) in the episode "Replacements" taking out a German machine gun and by John McGrath (Stephen Walters) and Harry Welsh ([[Rick Warden]]) in the episode "Carentan" disabling a German StuG III assault gun. | ||
[[Image:M1A1 Bazooka.jpg|thumb|500px|none|[[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"#M1A1 "Bazooka" (2.36" Rocket)|M1A1 Bazooka]] - 60mm]] | [[Image:M1A1 Bazooka.jpg|thumb|500px|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:Bob1m9b.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy Company bazooka team fires a bazooka during a training exercise.]] | ||
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=== Mk II Hand Grenade === | === Mk II Hand Grenade === | ||
The [[Mk II Hand Grenade]] is used by several paratroopers in the series. | The [[Mk II Hand Grenade]] is used by several paratroopers in the series. Lt. Harry Welsh ([[Rick Warden]]) is seen using one to take out an MG42 team during the battle of Carentan. Paratroopers are seen piling [[Mk II Hand Grenade]]s onto a enemy-made rock slide 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:ComptonGrenade.jpg|none|thumb|600px|During the Battle of Brecourt Manor, Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton ([[Neal McDonough]]) attempts to throw a MK II Grenade before it's knocked out of his hands in "Day of Days."]] | [[Image:ComptonGrenade.jpg|none|thumb|600px|During the Battle of Brecourt Manor, Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton ([[Neal McDonough]]) attempts to throw a MK II Grenade before it's knocked out of his hands in "Day of Days."]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob1p083.jpg|none|thumb|600px|''"Boy, she sure is a doozy."'' Hoobler with the Luger.]] | [[Image:Bob1p083.jpg|none|thumb|600px|''"Boy, she sure is a doozy."'' Hoobler with the Luger.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob7p08.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Hoobler examines the Luger he just acquired from a dead German.]] | [[Image:Bob7p08.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Hoobler examines the Luger he just acquired from a dead German.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob7p082.jpg|none|thumb|600px| | [[Image:Bob7p082.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Hoobler with his Luger.]] | ||
[[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.]] | ||
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A [[Panzerschreck]] is seen discarded in a pile of of debris in "Bastogne"; Bernard J. 'Doc' Ryan and Pvt. Edward 'Babe' Heffron walk past it while headed to Third Battalion's position in search of medical supplies. | A [[Panzerschreck]] is seen discarded in a pile of of debris in "Bastogne"; Bernard J. 'Doc' Ryan and Pvt. Edward 'Babe' Heffron walk past it while headed to Third Battalion's position in search of medical supplies. | ||
[[Image:Tank h5.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Panzerschreck 88mm]] | [[Image:Tank h5.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Panzerschreck 88mm]] | ||
[[Image:BOBPZ1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The discarded Panzerschreck, sitting atop a junk pile.]] | [[Image:BOBPZ1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The discarded Panzerschreck, sitting atop a junk pile.]] | ||
Revision as of 17:54, 8 April 2012
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.
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).
Rifles
M1903A3 Springfield
A paratrooper is seen with an M1903A3 Springfield in the beginning, when Blithe joins them to find Easy Co. It's clearly not a Kar98k because of a shorter barrel, and front sights are different. It's later seen at the counter attack at Carentan.
M1 Garand
Standard issue rifle of the US military during WWII, many of Easy Company's paratroopers are shown carrying the M1 Garand as their standard weapon. Most notable are Lieutenant (Later Captain/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.
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, nevertheless it was ideal for Airborne troops for its small frame and its compactness. The paratrooper version of the M1 (identified as the "M1A1 Carbine" has the distinct collapsible 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).
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I
The Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I rifle is shown briefly being carried over the shoulder of a French sentry in Episode 3 "Carentan". French soldiers are seen with the rifles when German prisoners are rounded up in Episode 9 "Why We Fight".
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 in parts 4-9 being primarily used by Cpl. Heron.
M1919A4 .30 Caliber Machine Gun
The Browning M1919A4 .30 caliber machine gun is shown extensively in the hands of Easy company being used in both the defensive and offensive roles. The primary M1919A4 machine gun team of Easy Company in the series consisted of Smokey Gordon and Alton More. The 1919A4 is also shown being mounted on jeeps.
M1919A6 .30 Caliber Machine Gun
The A6 variant with stock and bipod is seen carried and used primarily by Burton 'Pat' Christenson (Michael Fassbender).
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 M1 Rocket Launcher, affectionately known as the "Bazooka", was the standard anti-tank weapon for the US military during WWII. The Bazooka was 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 Sgt. Charles E. "Chuck" Grant (Nolan Hemmings) in the episode "Replacements" taking out a German machine gun and by John McGrath (Stephen Walters) and Harry Welsh (Rick Warden) in the episode "Carentan" disabling a German StuG III assault gun.
M9 Bazooka
In "Points", Sgt. Grant appears to use an M9 Bazooka in an attempt to detonate the grenades placed on a man-made rock slide.
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 series. Lt. Harry Welsh (Rick Warden) is seen using one to take out an MG42 team during the battle of Carentan. Paratroopers are seen piling Mk II Hand Grenades onto a enemy-made rock slide 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
Handguns
Luger P08
A Standard side arm of German Forces during WWI. The Luger P08 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 Belgian .32 and was not given to Malarkey. The Walther P38 was the standard issue during WWII, with many Lugers left over from WWI being re-used by some Germans as a sidearm. Though replaced officially by the P38, Mauser would continue producing the Luger until 1943; Evidence can be found on many Lugers with 30's and 40's markings as well as swastikas and eagles.
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, and said that it would remain that way. Major Winter passed away on January 2, 2011.
Submachine Guns
MP40
The MP40 is seen in the hands of German forces, but also used by Sgt. Lipton in "Day of Days".
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 German sniper is also seen using a scoped Kar98k in the episode 'The Breaking Point'.
Assault Rifles
Sturmgewehr 44
During the siege of Bastogne, German forces are seen using the Sturmgewehr 44. A StG 44 is also seen (Anachronistically) on a German-weapon familiarization wall early on in the series.
Machine Guns
MG34
A captured MG34 is shown mounted on the wall among the various German weapons for familiarization.
MG42
In the mini-series, the MG42 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.
Panzerfaust
A German soldier is seen lugging a Panzerfaust in "Replacements".
Panzerschreck
A Panzerschreck is seen discarded in a pile of of debris in "Bastogne"; Bernard J. 'Doc' Ryan and Pvt. Edward 'Babe' Heffron walk past it while headed to Third Battalion's position in search of medical supplies.
