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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Browning M2 Heavy Barrel== | ==Browning M2 Heavy Barrel== | ||
The [[Browning M2]] HB is seen mounted on US M24 Chaffee tanks. Some of these tanks are mocked up to resemble German armor. | The [[Browning M2]] HB is seen mounted on US M47 Patton and M24 Chaffee tanks. Some of these tanks are mocked up to resemble German armor. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning M2 Heavy Barrel - .50 cal]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning M2 Heavy Barrel - .50 cal]] | ||
[[File:Anzio 20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Browning M2]] HB is seen mounted on US | [[File:Anzio 20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Browning M2]] HB is seen mounted on US M47 tank mocked up to resemble German armor.]] | ||
[[File:Anzio 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the M2.]] | [[File:Anzio 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the M2.]] | ||
[[File:Anzio 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Anzio 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Browning M2]] HB is seen mounted on US M47 Patton and M24 Chaffee tanks painted to resemble German armor.]] | ||
[[File:Anzio 48.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Anzio 48.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M47 tank now painted with American markings. The M47 was not in service during World War II.]] | ||
==Browning M2 Aircraft== | ==Browning M2 Aircraft== | ||
Revision as of 23:19, 28 May 2014
The following weapons were used in the film Anzio:
Rifles
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is the main battle rifle carried by US troops in the film.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is seen in the hands of several US officers.
Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* Rifle
The Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* is seen carried by members of the Scots Guard. At the film's beginning, US troops are seen carrying the rifle as well. In reality, these American troops should be carrying the M1 Garand.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
German troops are also armed with the Mauser Gewehr 1898.
Mauser 98 Sporter Model K rifle
A German sniper appears to use a Model K rifle.
Moschetto Carcano Mod. 91/38 Cavalleria
Italian soldiers are seen correctly armed with the Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine.
Machine Guns
Browning M2 Heavy Barrel
The Browning M2 HB is seen mounted on US M47 Patton and M24 Chaffee tanks. Some of these tanks are mocked up to resemble German armor.
Browning M2 Aircraft
What appears to be a P51 Mustang does a strafing run on a German foxhole. The P51 was armed with the Aircraft Model of the Browning M2.
Browning Automatic Rifle
German troops are seen in machine gun nests opening fire with the Browning Automatic Rifle. The BAR was primarily used by American forces during the war.
Bren Gun
German troops are seen in machine gun nests opening fire with what appears to be a Bren Gun. In reality, this machine gun was primarily used by British forces during the war.
MG42
When American troops are seen at the harbor, one soldier is seen carrying what appears to be an MG42. In reality, this machine gun was primarily used by German forces during the war.
Submachine Guns
M1A1 Thompson SMG
The M1A1 Thompson is seen in the hands of several US soldiers.
MP40 SMG
German troops are armed with the MP40 throughout the film.
Other
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
The Mk 2 Hand Grenade is also carried by the Rangers. These appear to be prop versions.
