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'''''Battle of the Bulge''''' is the 1965 World War II film that focuses on the events of the famous battle that occurred during the German winter offensive of 1944. As was customary for World War II films of the time, this film features an all-star cast including [[Henry Fonda]], [[Telly Savalas]], [[Charles Bronson]], and [[Robert Shaw]]. The production was filmed in Spain, which provided a large amount of armor and weaponry (sometimes anachronistic). While the film does feature several impressive tank battle sequences, many of the events and characters in the film were heavily fictionalized for dramatic purposes. | '''''Battle of the Bulge''''' is the 1965 World War II film that focuses on the events of the famous battle that occurred during the German winter offensive of 1944. As was customary for World War II films of the time, this film features an all-star cast including [[Henry Fonda]], [[Telly Savalas]], [[Charles Bronson]], and [[Robert Shaw]]. The production was filmed in Spain, which provided a large amount of armor and weaponry (sometimes anachronistic). While the film does feature several impressive tank battle sequences, many of the events and characters in the film were heavily fictionalized for dramatic purposes. | ||
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=Rifles and Carbines= | |||
==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
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==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
The [[M1 Carbine]] is seen briefly held by a German infiltrator disguised as a US soldier. | The [[M1 Carbine]] is seen briefly held by a German infiltrator disguised as a US soldier. M1 Carbines are also carried US Army MP's. | ||
[[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 WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock - .30 Carbine]] | [[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 WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock - .30 Carbine]] | ||
[[Image: Bulge000.jpg|thumb| | [[Image: Bulge000.jpg|thumb|700px|none|German infiltrators disguised as US troops surprise Col. Hessler ([[Robert Shaw]]). The M1 Carbine is carried by the soldier on the left.]] | ||
==Sturmgewehr 44== | |||
A [[Sturmgewehr 44]] is seen in the hands of Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]) taken from by a captured German soldier and this is the rifle examined by Lt. Col. Kiley ([[Henry Fonda]]) and Col. Pritchard ([[Dana Andrews]]). | |||
[[Image:Sturmgewehr 44.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sturmgewehr 44 7.92x33mm]] | |||
[[Image:Bulge 07.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Col. Pritchard ([[Dana Andrews]]) examines the [[Sturmgewehr 44]].]] | |||
==Karabiner 98k== | |||
German infantry is seen armed with [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles throughout the film. | |||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | |||
[[Image:Bulge 12.jpg|thumb|600px|none|German infantry is seen armed with Karabiner 98k rifles throughout the film]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
==M3 Grease Gun== | ==M3 Grease Gun== | ||
The [[M3 Grease Gun]] is the most common submachine gun carried by US troops in the film and is seen in the hands of Sgt. Duquesne ([[George Montgomery]]), Wolenski ([[Charles Bronson]]), and Lt. Col. Dan Kiley ([[Henry Fonda]]). | |||
The [[M3 Grease Gun]] is the most common submachine gun carried by US | |||
[[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge004.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Bulge004.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Sgt. Duquesne ([[George Montgomery]]) holding an M3 Grease Gun as he inspects the battlefield with Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]).]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge 11.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Bulge 11.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Lt. Col. Dan Kiley ([[Henry Fonda]]) fires Wolenski's Grease Gun.]] | ||
==Sten Mk II== | ==Sten Mk II== | ||
A [[Sten Mk II]] can briefly be seen being carried by an American soldier. | A [[Sten Mk II]] can briefly be seen being carried by an American soldier. | ||
[[Image:Sten.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sten Mk II Submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Sten.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sten Mk II Submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge 18.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Bulge 18.jpg|thumb|700px|none|The Sten is carried by the soldier climbing into the truck.]] | ||
== | ==MAT-49== | ||
Seen used by the disguised Germans at the rail yard. (Very anachronistic) | |||
[[Image:MAT-49.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | |||
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==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
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[[Image:Bulge 281.jpg|thumb|701px|none|Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]) holds an MP40. This appears to be a continuity error as he took this off the German infiltrator Schumaker ([[Ty Hardin]]), who had been carrying an M3 Grease Gun.]] | [[Image:Bulge 281.jpg|thumb|701px|none|Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]) holds an MP40. This appears to be a continuity error as he took this off the German infiltrator Schumaker ([[Ty Hardin]]), who had been carrying an M3 Grease Gun.]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge007.jpg|thumb|701px|none|Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]) fires the MP40 at escaping German tankers.]] | [[Image:Bulge007.jpg|thumb|701px|none|Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]) fires the MP40 at escaping German tankers.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | |||
==Browning M2HB== | |||
The [[Browning M2HB]] can be seen mounted atop American half-tracks. These half-tracks are also depicted as German vehicles. | |||
[[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB - .50 BMG]] | |||
==Browning M2 Aircraft== | |||
The aircraft variant of the [[Browning M2]] can be seen mounted on US Army vehicles. | |||
[[Image:M2aircraft.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2 Aircraft - .50 BMG]] | |||
[[Image:Bulge 14.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | |||
== Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun== | |||
[[Browning M1919A4]] are seen mounted on the American M24 Chaffee tanks and is fired handheld by Sgt. Guffy ([[Telly Savalas]]). US troops fighting against German armor also use M1919A4's. | |||
[[File:M1919A4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M1919A4 - .30-06]] | |||
[[Image:Bulge 17.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Closeup of the M1919A4 forward mounted on an M24 Chaffee tank.]] | |||
[[Image: Bulge006.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Sgt. Guffy ([[Telly Savalas]]) firing the M1919A4 handheld.]] | |||
==MG42== | ==MG42== | ||
An [[MG42]] is used at the Malmedy Massacre. | An [[MG42]] is used by German troops at the Malmedy Massacre. | ||
[[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge 13.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Bulge 13.jpg|thumb|700px|none|A German machine gunner prepares his MG42 during the infamous event.]] | ||
=Handguns= | |||
==Colt M1911A1== | |||
Seen in the holster of US officers and used by Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]). It is also possible that some of these are really [[Star Model B]] pistols, as the 1911 had troubles firing blanks in vintage films, and the movie was filmed in Spain, so it would be available. | |||
[[Image:ColtM1911.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:Bulge003.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]) has his M1911 out as they observe the oncoming German offensive.]] | |||
==Walther P38== | ==Walther P38== | ||
A [[Walther P38]] is seen | A [[Walther P38]] is seen carried by German tankers including Colonel Hessler ([[Robert Shaw]]). | ||
[[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm]] | ||
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=Other= | |||
[[Image: | ==Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher== | ||
Wolenski ([[Charles Bronson]]) uses an [[M1 Bazooka#Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher|Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher]] with a blast shield to damage a German Tiger Tank. The upgraded bazookas were provided by the Spanish Army, which supported several war films and television series made in Spain in the late 1960s. | |||
[[Image:M-65 Rocket Launcher.jpg|none|thumb|500px|Spanish M65 Rocket Launcher.]] | |||
[[Image: Bulge001.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Wolenski ([[Charles Bronson]]) fires the Bazooka using the shoulder of Lt. Col. Kiley ([[Henry Fonda]]).]] | |||
==M7 rifle grenade== | |||
Seen fitted to several [[M1 Garand]] rifles. | |||
[[Image:M1 garand M7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M7 rifle grenade launcher]] | |||
[[Image:Bulge 09.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | |||
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Revision as of 06:18, 3 September 2013
Battle of the Bulge is the 1965 World War II film that focuses on the events of the famous battle that occurred during the German winter offensive of 1944. As was customary for World War II films of the time, this film features an all-star cast including Henry Fonda, Telly Savalas, Charles Bronson, and Robert Shaw. The production was filmed in Spain, which provided a large amount of armor and weaponry (sometimes anachronistic). While the film does feature several impressive tank battle sequences, many of the events and characters in the film were heavily fictionalized for dramatic purposes.
The following weapons were used in the film Battle of the Bulge:
Rifles and Carbines
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand was the most common weapon among US infantrymen during WWII. The M1 Garand is carried by numerous US soldiers throughout the film.
M1 Garand (sniper scope)
An M1 Garand fitted with a scope is used by Sgt. Duquesne (George Montgomery), possibly a M1C or D Garand.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is seen briefly held by a German infiltrator disguised as a US soldier. M1 Carbines are also carried US Army MP's.
Sturmgewehr 44
A Sturmgewehr 44 is seen in the hands of Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur) taken from by a captured German soldier and this is the rifle examined by Lt. Col. Kiley (Henry Fonda) and Col. Pritchard (Dana Andrews).
Karabiner 98k
German infantry is seen armed with Karabiner 98k rifles throughout the film.
Submachine Guns
M3 Grease Gun
The M3 Grease Gun is the most common submachine gun carried by US troops in the film and is seen in the hands of Sgt. Duquesne (George Montgomery), Wolenski (Charles Bronson), and Lt. Col. Dan Kiley (Henry Fonda).
Sten Mk II
A Sten Mk II can briefly be seen being carried by an American soldier.
MAT-49
Seen used by the disguised Germans at the rail yard. (Very anachronistic)
MP40
The MP40 is used by German forces as well as by Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur).
Machine Guns
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB can be seen mounted atop American half-tracks. These half-tracks are also depicted as German vehicles.
Browning M2 Aircraft
The aircraft variant of the Browning M2 can be seen mounted on US Army vehicles.
Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun
Browning M1919A4 are seen mounted on the American M24 Chaffee tanks and is fired handheld by Sgt. Guffy (Telly Savalas). US troops fighting against German armor also use M1919A4's.
MG42
An MG42 is used by German troops at the Malmedy Massacre.
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
Seen in the holster of US officers and used by Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur). It is also possible that some of these are really Star Model B pistols, as the 1911 had troubles firing blanks in vintage films, and the movie was filmed in Spain, so it would be available.
Walther P38
A Walther P38 is seen carried by German tankers including Colonel Hessler (Robert Shaw).
Other
Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher
Wolenski (Charles Bronson) uses an Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher with a blast shield to damage a German Tiger Tank. The upgraded bazookas were provided by the Spanish Army, which supported several war films and television series made in Spain in the late 1960s.
M7 rifle grenade
Seen fitted to several M1 Garand rifles.