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==Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk 1*== | ==Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk 1*== | ||
The [[Short_Magazine_Lee-Enfield_(SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1*]] is the rifle seen carried by the majority of the British troops, mostly the Grenadier Guards in the Armored Column as well as the British 1st Airborne Division when they were trapped in Arnhem. The [[Short_Magazine_Lee-Enfield_(SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1*]] rifle was also seen in the hands of the Polish Airborne brigade troops. Colonel John Frost ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) was also seen using a No.4 rifle during the later stages of the battle for Arnhem. | The [[Short_Magazine_Lee-Enfield_(SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1*]] is the rifle seen carried by the majority of the British troops, mostly the Grenadier Guards in the Armored Column as well as the British 1st Airborne Division when they were trapped in Arnhem. The [[Short_Magazine_Lee-Enfield_(SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1*]] rifle was also seen in the hands of the Polish Airborne brigade troops. Colonel John Frost ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) was also seen using a No.4 rifle during the later stages of the battle for Arnhem. | ||
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No.4 | [[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1 - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-Bren&No4A.jpg|thumb|none|601px|British troops from the XXX Armored Corps advance with a variety of weapons including the No.4 Mk 1.]] | [[Image:BTF-Bren&No4A.jpg|thumb|none|601px|British troops from the XXX Armored Corps advance with a variety of weapons including the No.4 Mk 1.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-N4Mk1 05A.jpg|thumb|none|601px|As Colonel John Frost ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) prepares to enter the street, British 1st Airborne Brigade in Arnhem are seen armed with No.4 Mk 1 rifles.]] | [[Image:BTF-N4Mk1 05A.jpg|thumb|none|601px|As Colonel John Frost ([[Anthony Hopkins]]) prepares to enter the street, British 1st Airborne Brigade in Arnhem are seen armed with No.4 Mk 1 rifles.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-No4Mk1a.jpg |thumb|none|601px|British 1st Airborne soldier fires his No.4 Mk 1 rifle | [[Image:BTF-No4Mk1a.jpg |thumb|none|601px|British 1st Airborne soldier fires his No.4 Mk 1 rifle before get shot by German soldiers.]] | ||
== M1 Garand == | == M1 Garand == | ||
The main rifle used by US Airborne troops in the film is the [[M1 Garand]]. A gas operated clip fed semi-automatic shoulder weapon, it served as the primary American weapon from 1942-1957 and notably used by Major Julian Cook ([[Robert Redford]]) of the 82nd Airborne while leading his men to capture the Njmegen bridge. | The main rifle used by US Airborne troops in the film is the [[M1 Garand]]. A gas operated clip fed semi-automatic shoulder weapon, it served as the primary American weapon from 1942-1957 and notably used by Major Julian Cook ([[Robert Redford]]) of the 82nd Airborne while leading his men to capture the Njmegen bridge. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:BridgeTooFar 2027.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brigadier General James Gavin ([[Ryan O'Neal]]) takes the cover off of his M1 Garand after landing in Holland.]] | [[File:BridgeTooFar 2027.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brigadier General James Gavin ([[Ryan O'Neal]]) takes the cover off of his M1 Garand after landing in Holland.]] | ||
[[File:BridgeTooFar 2034.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Julian Cook ([[Robert Redford]]) along with other troops of the 82nd Airborne use their M1 Garand rifles to row across the Rhine while attempting to take Nijmegen Bridge.]] | [[File:BridgeTooFar 2034.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Julian Cook ([[Robert Redford]]) along with other troops of the 82nd Airborne use their M1 Garand rifles to row across the Rhine while attempting to take Nijmegen Bridge.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-M1 Garand 01A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Julian Cook ([[Robert Redford]]) of the 82nd Airborne leads his men carrying an [[M1 Garand]] . | [[Image:BTF-M1 Garand 01A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Julian Cook ([[Robert Redford]]) of the 82nd Airborne leads his men carrying an [[M1 Garand]].]] | ||
[[Image:Bridge 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Cook with | [[Image:Bridge 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Cook with his M1 Garand.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-M1 Garand 02A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Major Cook hunkers down with his [[M1 Garand]] . | [[Image:BTF-M1 Garand 02A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Major Cook hunkers down with his [[M1 Garand]].]] | ||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
The [[M1_Carbine#M1_Carbine|M1 Carbine]] is also seen used by US Airborne officers and NCO's in the film. Most notably seen when Sgt. Eddie Dohun ([[James Caan]]) pulls one out of its Jeep mount when he is hiding from a German Patrol in the forest. Also used by Col. Stout ([[Elliott Gould]]) when leading the charge to capture the Son bridge. | The [[M1_Carbine#M1_Carbine|M1 Carbine]] is also seen used by US Airborne officers and NCO's in the film. Most notably seen when Sgt. Eddie Dohun ([[James Caan]]) pulls one out of its Jeep mount when he is hiding from a German Patrol in the forest. Also used by Col. Stout ([[Elliott Gould]]) when leading the charge to capture the Son bridge. | ||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and Magazine pouch for buttstock]] | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and Magazine pouch for buttstock - 30 Carbine]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-M1Carbine 01A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Col. Robert Stout ([[Elliott Gould]]) leads 101st Airborne paratroopers in his charge to capture the Son bridge. Stout carries a correct World War II era M1 Carbine. The character of Col. Stout was based on Colonel Robert Sink (portrayed by [[Dale Dye]] in the miniseries ''[[Band of Brothers]]''), commander of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, which was about to seize the Son River bridge when the Germans managed to blow it up just before they got there.]] | [[Image:BTF-M1Carbine 01A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Col. Robert Stout ([[Elliott Gould]]) leads 101st Airborne paratroopers in his charge to capture the Son bridge. Stout carries a correct World War II era M1 Carbine. The character of Col. Stout was based on Colonel Robert Sink (portrayed by [[Dale Dye]] in the miniseries ''[[Band of Brothers]]''), commander of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, which was about to seize the Son River bridge when the Germans managed to blow it up just before they got there.]] | ||
[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Korean War Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], late 1945 issue, usually referred to as the Korean War Era M1 Carbine, since it saw the most US military action in that campaign | [[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Korean War Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], late 1945 issue, usually referred to as the Korean War Era M1 Carbine, since it saw the most US military action in that campaign. Also there are no Wartime photographs of Soldiers carrying this model Carbine during World War II, however occupation troops have them. It has the adjustable rear sight and a bayonet lug.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-M1-CarbineA.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Exhausted 101st Airborne MP points the way with his M1 Carbine | [[Image:BTF-M1-CarbineA.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Exhausted 101st Airborne MP points the way with his M1 Carbine. Note that though the "L" peep sight is correct, but the bayonet lug is Korean War Issue.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-M1-Carbine 02A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Eddie Dohun ([[James Caan]]) readies his M1 Carbine | [[Image:BTF-M1-Carbine 02A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Eddie Dohun ([[James Caan]]) readies his M1 Carbine. The M1 Carbine is a Post World War II variant with a bayonet lug and an adjustable rear sight.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-M1-Carbine 03A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closer shot of Sgt. Eddie Dohun with his anachronistic Korean War vintage M1 Carbine | [[Image:BTF-M1-Carbine 03A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closer shot of Sgt. Eddie Dohun with his anachronistic Korean War vintage M1 Carbine.]] | ||
==M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine== | ==M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine== | ||
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[[Image:BTF-M1A1CarbineA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The US Airborne troops on the far left are seen carrying the M1A1 Carbine - .30 carbine]] | [[Image:BTF-M1A1CarbineA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The US Airborne troops on the far left are seen carrying the M1A1 Carbine - .30 carbine]] | ||
==M1911A1 == | ==Colt M1911A1 == | ||
The [[M1911A1]] is used throughout the movie, especially by Sgt. Eddie Dohun ([[James Caan]]) when threatening an Army combat surgeon (Arthur Hill) in order to get him to treat his wounded captain ([[Nicholas Campbell]]). The handgun is also seen, albeit briefly, holstered amongst American officers, NCOs and Military Police. | The [[Colt M1911A1]] is used throughout the movie, especially by Sgt. Eddie Dohun ([[James Caan]]) when threatening an Army combat surgeon (Arthur Hill) in order to get him to treat his wounded captain ([[Nicholas Campbell]]). The handgun is also seen, albeit briefly, holstered amongst American officers, NCOs and Military Police. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[M1911|M1911A1]] .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[M1911|M1911A1]] .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:BridgeTooFar 2000.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Eddie Dohun ([[James Caan]]) cleans his M1911A1.]] | [[Image:BridgeTooFar 2000.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Eddie Dohun ([[James Caan]]) cleans his M1911A1.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-M1911 03A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Eddie Dohun ([[James Caan]]) threatens the combat surgeon (Arthur Hill) to convince him to treat his friend and commanding officer.]] | [[Image:BTF-M1911 03A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Eddie Dohun ([[James Caan]]) threatens the combat surgeon (Arthur Hill) to convince him to treat his friend and commanding officer.]] | ||
==M1911 == | ==Colt M1911== | ||
Apparently, the widespread issue of Browning Hi Power pistols (the iconic handgun of elite British Military units in World War II) to British Airborne units, only started after Operation Market Garden, so it is appropriate that they are seen using another handgun. A likely candidate in this case is the [[M1911_pistol_series#M1911|M1911]] chambered in .455 Webley, issued to members of the R.A.F. In the film, the British M1911 is used by British 1st Airborne General Roy Urquhart ([[Sean Connery]]) and several other Airborne officers as they try to evade capture by Waffen SS forces. | Apparently, the widespread issue of Browning Hi Power pistols (the iconic handgun of elite British Military units in World War II) to British Airborne units, only started after Operation Market Garden, so it is appropriate that they are seen using another handgun. A likely candidate in this case is the [[M1911_pistol_series#M1911|M1911]] chambered in .455 Webley, issued to members of the R.A.F. In the film, the British M1911 is used by British 1st Airborne General Roy Urquhart ([[Sean Connery]]) and several other Airborne officers as they try to evade capture by Waffen SS forces. | ||
[[Image:M1911-RAFIssue455.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1911 .455 Webley, a licensed handgun to the British Armed Forces after World War 1, issued to members of the R.A.F. (and possibly by association, members of the Army Airborne.)]] | [[Image:M1911-RAFIssue455.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1911 - .455 Webley, a licensed handgun to the British Armed Forces after World War 1, issued to members of the R.A.F. (and possibly by association, members of the Army Airborne.)]] | ||
[[Image:Bridge 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|British 1st Airborne General Roy Urquhart ([[Sean Connery]]) holds an M1911 Variant.]] | [[Image:Bridge 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|British 1st Airborne General Roy Urquhart ([[Sean Connery]]) holds an Colt M1911 Variant.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-ConneryPistolA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Urquhart ([[Sean Connery]]) fires an M1911 Variant, quite possibly the .455 Webley Version of the M1911.]] | [[Image:BTF-ConneryPistolA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Urquhart ([[Sean Connery]]) fires an M1911 Variant, quite possibly the .455 Webley Version of the Colt M1911.]] | ||
==M1A1 Thompson== | ==M1A1 Thompson== | ||
The [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1A1_Thompson|M1A1 Thompson]] is seen only briefly in the hands of US Airborne troops during the drop into Holland. Strangely, the Thompson is not prominently featured in the film despite being one of the primary weapons carried by the US Airborne along with M1 Garands and M1A1 folding stock Carbines. | The [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1A1_Thompson|M1A1 Thompson]] is seen only briefly in the hands of US Airborne troops during the drop into Holland. Strangely, the Thompson is not prominently featured in the film despite being one of the primary weapons carried by the US Airborne along with M1 Garands and M1A1 folding stock Carbines. | ||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1A1 Thompson | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1A1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-M1A1 02a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A 101st Airborne trooper (seen to the left of the jeep) runs off with an M1A1 Thompson.]] | [[Image:BTF-M1A1 02a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A 101st Airborne trooper (seen to the left of the jeep) runs off with an M1A1 Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:BridgeTooFar 2016.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The trooper on the right holds a Thompson.]] | [[Image:BridgeTooFar 2016.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The trooper on the right holds a M1A1 Thompson.]] | ||
==M1928A1 Thompson== | ==M1928A1 Thompson== | ||
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At least one [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1928.2FM1928A1_Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]] is seen being carried by one of the US Airborne troopers. | At least one [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1928.2FM1928A1_Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]] is seen being carried by one of the US Airborne troopers. | ||
[[Image:M1928-A1_T.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP | [[Image:M1928-A1_T.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP. This variant has the 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-M1A1a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An 101st Airborne paratrooper on the right runs across with an M1928 Thompson, noted by the top actuator (Wartime-produced M1/M1A1 Thompsons have side actuators). This seems to be the only case where a M1928 appears in the film, however.]] | [[Image:BTF-M1A1a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An 101st Airborne paratrooper on the right runs across with an M1928 Thompson, noted by the top actuator (Wartime-produced M1/M1A1 Thompsons have side actuators). This seems to be the only case where a M1928 appears in the film, however.]] | ||
==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ||
The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is carried by US Airborne troops in the film, notably by 82nd Airborne troops during the assault on the Nijemegen Bridge. | The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is carried by US Airborne troops in the film, notably by 82nd Airborne troops during the assault on the Nijemegen Bridge. | ||
[[File:BARearlymodel.jpg|thumb|none|501px|Early Browning Automatic Rifle - | [[File:BARearlymodel.jpg|thumb|none|501px|Early Browning Automatic Rifle - 30-06]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-BARA.jpg |thumb|none|600px|An 82nd Airborne trooper with a modified BAR ready to provide cover for Major Cook during the assault on the Nijmegen Bridge.]] | [[Image:BTF-BARA.jpg |thumb|none|600px|An 82nd Airborne trooper with a modified BAR ready to provide cover for Major Cook during the assault on the Nijmegen Bridge.]] | ||
==Browning | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
The [[Browning | The [[Browning M2HB]] is used by British Armored troops mounted to their Lend-Lease Sherman Tanks and half-tracks. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - 50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-BrowningM2A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Grenadier Guard fires his Browning M2 | [[Image:BTF-BrowningM2A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Grenadier Guard fires his Browning M2. (Note: In the movie, the sound effect for the .50 cal gun is that of an MG42!]] | ||
== Sten Mk V == | == Sten Mk V == | ||
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[[Image:Bridge 4501.jpg |thumb|none|600px|A trooper tries to use the PIAT to hit the rear of a German tank.]] | [[Image:Bridge 4501.jpg |thumb|none|600px|A trooper tries to use the PIAT to hit the rear of a German tank.]] | ||
== Bren | == Bren Mk I == | ||
The [[Bren | The [[Bren Mk I]] light machine guns are also used by the British Grenadier Guards of XXX Corps. | ||
[[Image:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Bren gun | [[Image:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Bren Mk I light machine gun - 303 British]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-BrenA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|British Grenadier Guards fight with a Bren | [[Image:BTF-BrenA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|British Grenadier Guards fight with a Bren.]] | ||
[[Image:Bridge 4506.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Bridge 4506.jpg|thumb|none|600px|British 1st Airborne ready to fire a Bren.]] | ||
== Vickers Machine Gun == | == Vickers Machine Gun == | ||
The [[Vickers]] Machine Gun by British Grenadier Guards of XXX Corps. | The [[Vickers]] Machine Gun by British Grenadier Guards of XXX Corps. | ||
[[Image:VickersMk1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Example of a Vickers Mk1 machine gun used in film]] | [[Image:VickersMk1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Example of a Vickers Mk1 machine gun used in film - 303 British]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-VickersA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|British Grenadier Guards | [[Image:BTF-VickersA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|British Grenadier Guards firess the Vickers.]] | ||
== Mk II Hand Grenade == | == Mk II Hand Grenade == | ||
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Used by designated Marksmen and Snipers in the German Armed forces. | Used by designated Marksmen and Snipers in the German Armed forces. | ||
[[Image:Mauser g98 Sniper.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k Sniper - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mauser g98 Sniper.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k Sniper - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-MauserSniperA.jpg |thumb|none|600px|German soldier aims his K98 Sniper rifle.]] | [[Image:BTF-MauserSniperA.jpg |thumb|none|600px|German soldier aims his K98 Sniper rifle before get shotby Major Cook.]] | ||
== MP40 == | == MP40 == | ||
The [[MP40]] is used by German troops. | The [[MP40]] is used by German troops. | ||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MP40 | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MP40 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-MP40A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Closeup of an MP40.]] | [[Image:BTF-MP40A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Closeup of an MP40.]] | ||
[[Image:BridgeTooFar 2032.jpg |thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:BridgeTooFar 2032.jpg |thumb|none|600px|MP40s are seen in hands of German soldiers.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-MP40 00A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A British 1st Airborne soldier use a captured MP40 during the battle for Arnhem.]] | [[Image:BTF-MP40 00A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A British 1st Airborne soldier use a captured MP40 during the battle for Arnhem.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-MP40 05A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lieutenant General Wilhelm Bittrich's ([[Maximilian Schell]]) guards carry MP40 SMGs.]] | [[Image:BTF-MP40 05A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lieutenant General Wilhelm Bittrich's ([[Maximilian Schell]]) guards carry MP40 SMGs.]] | ||
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==MG42== | ==MG42== | ||
The [[MG42]] is used by German troops | The [[MG42]] is used by German troops | ||
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Example of a [[MG42]] used in film - 7.92x57mm]] | [[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Example of a [[MG42]] used in film - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-MG42A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|An MG42 is carried by a retreating German soldier.]] | [[Image:BTF-MG42A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|An MG42 is carried by a retreating German soldier.]] | ||
==MG34== | ==MG34== | ||
The most commonly seen machine gun used by German troops in the film is the [[MG34]]. | The most commonly seen machine gun used by German troops in the film is the [[MG34]]. | ||
[[Image:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Example of a [[MG34]] used in film - 7.92x57mm]] | [[Image:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Example of a [[MG34]] used in film - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-MG34a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German Soldier in the woods scans for US Paratroopers with his MG34.]] | [[Image:BTF-MG34a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German Soldier in the woods scans for US Paratroopers with his MG34.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-MG34 04A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|German soldier opens fire with the MG34 on the 82nd Airborne troops assaulting the Nijemegen Bridge.]] | [[Image:BTF-MG34 04A.jpg |thumb|none|600px|German soldier opens fire with the MG34 on the 82nd Airborne troops assaulting the Nijemegen Bridge.]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:44, 13 July 2012
A Bridge Too Far is the 1977 World War II film based on the 1974 best selling book by Cornelius Ryan and directed by Sir Richard Attenborough (better known to younger viewers as an actor, for his portrayal "John Hammond" in the Spielberg Films Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park). See the Discussion section for some trivia on the film.
Allied Weapons
Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk 1*
The Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1* is the rifle seen carried by the majority of the British troops, mostly the Grenadier Guards in the Armored Column as well as the British 1st Airborne Division when they were trapped in Arnhem. The Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1* rifle was also seen in the hands of the Polish Airborne brigade troops. Colonel John Frost (Anthony Hopkins) was also seen using a No.4 rifle during the later stages of the battle for Arnhem.
M1 Garand
The main rifle used by US Airborne troops in the film is the M1 Garand. A gas operated clip fed semi-automatic shoulder weapon, it served as the primary American weapon from 1942-1957 and notably used by Major Julian Cook (Robert Redford) of the 82nd Airborne while leading his men to capture the Njmegen bridge.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is also seen used by US Airborne officers and NCO's in the film. Most notably seen when Sgt. Eddie Dohun (James Caan) pulls one out of its Jeep mount when he is hiding from a German Patrol in the forest. Also used by Col. Stout (Elliott Gould) when leading the charge to capture the Son bridge.
M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine
A Folding stock version of the M1 Carbine, this should have been more prevalent among the US Airborne troops, however only a few samples are ever seen in the film, most notably during large scenes of massing troops.
Colt M1911A1
The Colt M1911A1 is used throughout the movie, especially by Sgt. Eddie Dohun (James Caan) when threatening an Army combat surgeon (Arthur Hill) in order to get him to treat his wounded captain (Nicholas Campbell). The handgun is also seen, albeit briefly, holstered amongst American officers, NCOs and Military Police.
Colt M1911
Apparently, the widespread issue of Browning Hi Power pistols (the iconic handgun of elite British Military units in World War II) to British Airborne units, only started after Operation Market Garden, so it is appropriate that they are seen using another handgun. A likely candidate in this case is the M1911 chambered in .455 Webley, issued to members of the R.A.F. In the film, the British M1911 is used by British 1st Airborne General Roy Urquhart (Sean Connery) and several other Airborne officers as they try to evade capture by Waffen SS forces.
M1A1 Thompson
The M1A1 Thompson is seen only briefly in the hands of US Airborne troops during the drop into Holland. Strangely, the Thompson is not prominently featured in the film despite being one of the primary weapons carried by the US Airborne along with M1 Garands and M1A1 folding stock Carbines.
M1928A1 Thompson
At least one M1928A1 Thompson is seen being carried by one of the US Airborne troopers.
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle is carried by US Airborne troops in the film, notably by 82nd Airborne troops during the assault on the Nijemegen Bridge.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB is used by British Armored troops mounted to their Lend-Lease Sherman Tanks and half-tracks.
Sten Mk V
The Sten Mk V is the standard submachine gun for British and Polish Airborne units in the film, most featured had the forward pistol grip removed as was the case for operation 'Market Garden'.
No2 Portable Flamethrower
A No2 Portable Flamethrower is used in the attack on the German bunker on the Arnhem bridge this weapon, known as the "Lifebuoy" for its resemblance to a lifesaver, was the standard British flamethrower.
PIAT
The PIAT (Projector Infantry Anti-Tank) spigot mortar is seen throughout the movie being used by British and Polish airborne units (who were similarly equipped). This weapon fired a 3 lb. hollow charge warhead via means of a powerful spring which ignited its propellant. The weapon had a powerful recoil, which necessitated it being fired prone since any other position would knock the user flat down. Seen especially during the repulse of the initial German assault on the Arnhem bridge.
Bren Mk I
The Bren Mk I light machine guns are also used by the British Grenadier Guards of XXX Corps.
Vickers Machine Gun
The Vickers Machine Gun by British Grenadier Guards of XXX Corps.
Mk II Hand Grenade
The Mk II Hand Grenade is used by several paratroopers in the film.
Axis Weapons
Mauser Karabiner 98k
The Mauser Karabiner 98k was the standard weapon for all German ground forces during World War II.
Karabiner 98 Sniper
Used by designated Marksmen and Snipers in the German Armed forces.
MP40
The MP40 is used by German troops.
MG42
The MG42 is used by German troops
MG34
The most commonly seen machine gun used by German troops in the film is the MG34.
Allied and Axis Armor
Leopard I Main Battle Tank (mocked up as a German Panther)
1960s Vintage Leopard I tanks were mocked up to resemble the World War II German Panther tank. The Leopard 1 tanks had 105mm main guns and two 7.62x51mm machineguns (FN MAGS). What is interesting is that supposedly all of the original cast hull Leopard 1 tanks were converted into the newer Leopard 1A1 during the 1970s (with upgraded armor, track skirts and thermal jacket on the gun barrel), however, despite the 'movie' modifications to make it look like a Panther, this is an original and unconverted Leopard 1. Since the film was mostly shot on location in the Netherlands (where many of the original battles took place), this is most likely a Dutch Army Leopard, one of the batch purchased from West Germany in 1969 (when the Netherlands officially adopted the Leopard as its' main battle tank).
Sherman Tanks
In order to supplement the actual tanks used in the depiction of the XXX Corps' column, several of the Shermans are actually mockups that were placed over Land Rovers.