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==Karabiner 98 (Mauser K98)== | ==Karabiner 98 (Mauser K98)== | ||
* Seen in many of the massing army sequences, in Berlin and in North Africa | * Seen in many of the massing army sequences, in Berlin and in North Africa, the Karabiner 98 (aka K98) was the most commonly seen firearm in the film. Most other weapons were secondary or only briefly seen. | ||
[[Image:Valkyrie-Mass.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Otto Ernst Remer ([[Thomas Kretschmann]]) assembles the Home Guard Reserve troops in Berlin, most carrying K98 rifles but some obviously carrying MP40 submachine guns (as indicated by their magazine pouches) - 7.92mm]] | [[Image:Valkyrie-Mass.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Otto Ernst Remer ([[Thomas Kretschmann]]) assembles the Home Guard Reserve troops in Berlin, most carrying K98 rifles but some obviously carrying MP40 submachine guns (as indicated by their magazine pouches) - 7.92mm]] | ||
[[Image:Valkyrie DAK K98s.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg's stint with the D.A.K. (Afrika Korp) in North Africa is shown, most of the troops carry the K98 - 7.92mm]] | |||
[[Image:Valkyrie Berlin K98.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Otto Ernst Remer's ([[Thomas Kretschmann]]) Home Guard troops rush to take government buildings throughout the capital, all carrying Mauser K98 rifles - 7.92mm]] | |||
[[Image:Valkyrie k98 02.jpg |thumb|none|600px|German Firing Squad at the end of the film, all using Mauser K98 Rifles - 7.92mm]] | |||
==Walther PPK== | ==Walther PPK== | ||
Revision as of 09:36, 5 December 2008
Valkyrie is the modern telling of the plot to kill Hitler. The main character is decorated war hero and senior German army officer Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise). The plot to place a bomb underneath the table where Hitler is meeting his generals is a well known historical story. What is not often known is that this was one of 14 attempts on Hitler's life by his own military. Apparently more than a few Germans saw the evil that was their leader.
- IMFDB member's note: Though the film has had it's share of controversy and smarmy negative press from the media (much of it based on the media's disdain for the star, Tom Cruise's adherence to the Church of Scientology and his life being married to Katie Holmes), the trailer to the film looks pretty epic and the battle scenes look very impressive.
Scheduled release date: December 28th, 2008
- IMFDB member's note: I saw this film tonight at a preview screening. It was surprisingly good. I was VERY impressed with this film. MoviePropMaster2008 09:20, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
The following weapons were used in this film:
Karabiner 98 (Mauser K98)
- Seen in many of the massing army sequences, in Berlin and in North Africa, the Karabiner 98 (aka K98) was the most commonly seen firearm in the film. Most other weapons were secondary or only briefly seen.
Walther PPK
- Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg cocks his Walther PPK with one hand, using the end of a table. He must do this since he loses his other arm earlier in his combat experiences in North Africa with Rommel, and must cock his pistol one handed. Most of the officers have PPKs, most notably General Ludwig Beck (Terence Stamp) and Major Otto Ernst Remer (Thomas Kretschmann).
MP40
- Many of the Wehrmacht are seen carrying MP40s
MG42
- Seen briefly when the Home Guard is mobilized during Operation Valkyrie
MG34
- Seen briefly being used by the military guards, surrounding the forests leading to the Wolf's Lair (Hitler's Prussian Field Bunker).
Walther P38
- Surprising seen very little, mostly in the hands of SS or Polizei officers.