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==Stevens Crackshot 22 Rifle== | ==Stevens Crackshot 22 Rifle== | ||
A young Audie Murphy uses a[[ Stevens Crackshot]] .22 rifle while hunting in Texas. | A young Audie Murphy uses a [[Stevens Crackshot]] .22 rifle while hunting in Texas. | ||
[[Image:crackshot.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Stevens Crackshot Rifle - .22LR]] | [[Image:crackshot.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Stevens Crackshot Rifle - .22LR]] | ||
[[Image:THAB1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A young Audie Murphy ([[Gordon Gebert]]) with a Stevens Crackshot 22 Rifle.]] | [[Image:THAB1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A young Audie Murphy ([[Gordon Gebert]]) with a Stevens Crackshot 22 Rifle.]] | ||
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==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
The M1 Garand is seen used by most of the US Soldiers in the film, including Audie Murphy. | The [[M1 Garand]] is seen used by most of the US Soldiers in the film, including Audie Murphy. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1 Garand Rifle - .30-06.]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1 Garand Rifle - .30-06.]] | ||
[[Image:THAB3.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Audie Murphy inspects Pvt.Brandon ([[Charles Drake]]) M1 Garand.]] | [[Image:THAB3.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Audie Murphy inspects Pvt.Brandon ([[Charles Drake]]) M1 Garand.]] | ||
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==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
The M1 Carbine is seen in the hands of officers, and later Audie Murphy. Note how Murphy has two magazines taped together for faster reload. | The [[M1 Carbine]] is seen in the hands of officers, and later Audie Murphy. Note how Murphy has two magazines taped together for faster reload. | ||
[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine.]] | [[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:THAB7.jpg|600px|thumb|none|M1 Carbine carried by Lieutenant.]] | [[Image:THAB7.jpg|600px|thumb|none|M1 Carbine carried by Lieutenant.]] | ||
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==Karabiner 98k == | ==Karabiner 98k == | ||
German soldiers can be seen using the Karabiner 98k in the film. | German soldiers can be seen using the [[Karabiner 98k]] in the film. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Mauser 98k Rifle - 7.92x57mm.]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Mauser 98k Rifle - 7.92x57mm.]] | ||
[[Image:THAB11.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German troops advance with K98k rifles.]] | [[Image:THAB11.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German troops advance with K98k rifles.]] | ||
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==M1928A1 Thompson== | ==M1928A1 Thompson== | ||
[[Audie Murphy]] can be seen using the M1928A1 Thompson. Note how, like with his M1 Carbine, he has two magazines taped together. | [[Audie Murphy]] can be seen using the [[M1928A1 Thompson]]. Note how, like with his M1 Carbine, he has two magazines taped together. | ||
[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:THAB14.jpg|600px|thumb|none|[[Audie Murphy]] with his M1928A1 Thompson.]] | [[Image:THAB14.jpg|600px|thumb|none|[[Audie Murphy]] with his M1928A1 Thompson.]] | ||
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==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
The MP40 is seen in the hands of German soldiers. | The [[MP40]] is seen in the hands of German soldiers. | ||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German MP40 SMG - 9mm.]] | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German MP40 SMG - 9mm.]] | ||
[[Image:THAB18.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A German soldier with his MP40.]] | [[Image:THAB18.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A German soldier with his MP40.]] | ||
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==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ||
One of the US soldiers uses a Browning Automatic Rifle. | One of the US soldiers uses a [[Browning Automatic Rifle]]. | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06.]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06.]] | ||
[[Image:THAB20.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Audie Murphy inspects Pvt. Kerrigan's ([[Jack Kelly]]) Browning Automatic Rifle.]] | [[Image:THAB20.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Audie Murphy inspects Pvt. Kerrigan's ([[Jack Kelly]]) Browning Automatic Rifle.]] | ||
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==Browning M2HB== | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
The Browning M2HB is seen mounted on Sherman tanks. Audie Murphy uses one to defeat an enemy infantry attack, earning him the Medal of Honor. '''In the actual battle Audie Murphy fired the Browning M2 from an M10 Tank Destroyer.''' | The [[Browning M2HB]] is seen mounted on Sherman tanks. Audie Murphy uses one to defeat an enemy infantry attack, earning him the Medal of Honor. '''In the actual battle Audie Murphy fired the Browning M2 from an M10 Tank Destroyer.''' | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning M2 Heavy Barrel - .50 cal.]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning M2 Heavy Barrel - .50 cal.]] | ||
[[Image:THAB26.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A Browning M2HB mounted on a tank.]] | [[Image:THAB26.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A Browning M2HB mounted on a tank.]] | ||
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==MG42== | ==MG42== | ||
The MG42 is used heavily by the German soldiers in the film. Audie Murphy also uses one in a scene. | The [[MG42]] is used heavily by the German soldiers in the film. Audie Murphy also uses one in a scene. | ||
[[Image:MG42.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm.]] | [[Image:MG42.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm.]] | ||
[[Image:THAB30.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German soldiers firing an MG42 from a window.]] | [[Image:THAB30.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German soldiers firing an MG42 from a window.]] | ||
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==M20 Rocket Launcher "Super Bazooka"== | ==M20 Rocket Launcher "Super Bazooka"== | ||
The M20 Rocket Launcher, better known as the "Super Bazooka", is used by US soldiers to take out a German tank (actually a dressed-up US M47 Patton) in Italy. | The [[M20 Rocket Launcher]], better known as the "Super Bazooka", is used by US soldiers to take out a German tank (actually a dressed-up US M47 Patton) in Italy. | ||
[[Image:M20A1SuperBazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M20 Super Bazooka - 3.5 Inch.]] | [[Image:M20A1SuperBazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M20 Super Bazooka - 3.5 Inch.]] | ||
[[Image:THAB35.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A US soldiers carries the M20 Rocket Launcher.]] | [[Image:THAB35.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A US soldiers carries the M20 Rocket Launcher.]] | ||
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==Mk 2 Hand Grenade== | ==Mk 2 Hand Grenade== | ||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk 2 Hand Grenade.]] | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk 2 Hand Grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:THAB38.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers prepare to throw Mk 2 Hand | [[Image:THAB38.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers prepare to throw [[Mk 2 Hand Grenade]]s at a German Machine Gun nest. The smoke is the burning delay fuze.]] | ||
[[Image:THAB39.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Two Mk 2 Hand Grenades.]] | [[Image:THAB39.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Two Mk 2 Hand Grenades.]] | ||
Revision as of 18:00, 27 September 2012
To Hell and Back is the 1955 biopic of the life and wartime exploits of Audie Murphy (who played himself in the film), the most decorated US soldier of World War II. The film begins with his childhood in Texas, where he became the head of his family at a young age, then follows his enrollment in the Army where he was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division. He fought in North Africa, Sicily and Italy before landing in southern France and eventually fighting in Germany. In addition to being a Medal of Honor recipient, he also received battle honors from the French and Belgian government.
- Actors: Audie Murphy, Marshall Thompson, Charles Drake, Jack Kelly, Gregg Palmer, Paul Picerni, Richard Castle, David Janssen, Gordon Gebert
- Director: Jesse Hibbs
The following weapons were used in the film To Hell and Back:
Rifles & Carbines
Stevens Crackshot 22 Rifle
A young Audie Murphy uses a Stevens Crackshot .22 rifle while hunting in Texas.
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is seen used by most of the US Soldiers in the film, including Audie Murphy.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is seen in the hands of officers, and later Audie Murphy. Note how Murphy has two magazines taped together for faster reload.
Karabiner 98k
German soldiers can be seen using the Karabiner 98k in the film.
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
Audie Murphy can be seen using the M1928A1 Thompson. Note how, like with his M1 Carbine, he has two magazines taped together.
MP40
The MP40 is seen in the hands of German soldiers.
Machine Guns and Automatic Rifles
Browning Automatic Rifle
One of the US soldiers uses a Browning Automatic Rifle.
Browning M1919A4
US soldiers can be seen using the Browning M1919A4
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB is seen mounted on Sherman tanks. Audie Murphy uses one to defeat an enemy infantry attack, earning him the Medal of Honor. In the actual battle Audie Murphy fired the Browning M2 from an M10 Tank Destroyer.
MG42
The MG42 is used heavily by the German soldiers in the film. Audie Murphy also uses one in a scene.
Anti-Tank Weapons
M20 Rocket Launcher "Super Bazooka"
The M20 Rocket Launcher, better known as the "Super Bazooka", is used by US soldiers to take out a German tank (actually a dressed-up US M47 Patton) in Italy.
Grenades
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
Notes
The battle scenes were reused in Universal's The Young Warriors based on a novel by Richard Matheson, who served as an infantryman in World War II.