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'''''Combat!''''' was a World War II television series that followed a squad of American soldiers throughout the war in Europe. The series starred [[Vic Morrow]] as Sgt. "Chip" Saunders and [[Rick Jason]] as Lt. Gil Hanley. The series aired on ABC from 1962-1967 and would feature in early roles several well-known actors including [[Lee Marvin]], [[Telly Savalas]], [[Leonard Nimoy]], and [[James Caan]]. | '''''Combat!''''' was a World War II television series that followed a squad of American soldiers throughout the war in Europe. The series starred [[Vic Morrow]] as Sgt. "Chip" Saunders and [[Rick Jason]] as Lt. Gil Hanley. The series aired on ABC from 1962-1967 and would feature in early roles several well-known actors including [[Lee Marvin]], [[Telly Savalas]], [[Leonard Nimoy]], and [[James Caan]]. | ||
'''The following weapons were used in the series ''Combat!'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the series ''Combat!'':''' | ||
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= Pistols = | |||
==Luger P08== | ==Luger P08== | ||
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[[Image:SS, Luger, Combat!.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An Waffen SS officer carries a Luger in the episode "The Hostages".]] | [[Image:SS, Luger, Combat!.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An Waffen SS officer carries a Luger in the episode "The Hostages".]] | ||
==Colt M1911A1== | |||
The [[M1911A1]] is also used in the series. | |||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | |||
==Enfield No.2== | |||
An [[Enfield No.2]] revolver is carried by [[Telly Savalas]]' character in "Vendetta". | |||
[[File:Combat Vendetta Enfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | |||
==Unidentified Revolver== | |||
In the episode "The Convict", a French train conductor uses an unidentified revolver. Sgt. Saunders refers to it as an "old pistol". | |||
[[Image:Combat!, Revolver, The Convict1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The train conductor with revolver.]] | |||
==Flare gun== | |||
In season 1, episode 12 "The Prisoner" a soldier uses a flare gun to signal a prisoner exchange. | |||
[[File:Combat!, Flare Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | |||
= Rifles = | |||
==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
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[[File:Combat 05.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[File:Combat 05.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[File:Combat, Rifle Grenade.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 with Rifle Grenade Launcher.]] | [[File:Combat, Rifle Grenade.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 with Rifle Grenade Launcher.]] | ||
==Gewehr 43 Rifle== | |||
[[Gewehr 43]] rifles are carried by various German forces throughout the show's run. | |||
[[File:Combat Vendetta K43.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | |||
[[File:S.3 ep.29 Billy the Kid, K43.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | |||
[[File:K43, French Resistance, Combat!.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A member of the French Resistance with a captured G43.]] | |||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
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[[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]] | [[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]] | ||
[[File:Combat 01.jpg|thumb|none|400px| 2nd Lt. Gil Hanley ([[Rick Jason]]) opens fire with M1 Carbine.]] | [[File:Combat 01.jpg|thumb|none|400px| 2nd Lt. Gil Hanley ([[Rick Jason]]) opens fire with M1 Carbine.]] | ||
== Browning Automatic Rifle == | == Browning Automatic Rifle == | ||
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[[File:Combat 08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pfc. Kirby ([[Jack Hogan]]) fire the BAR.]] | [[File:Combat 08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pfc. Kirby ([[Jack Hogan]]) fire the BAR.]] | ||
[[File:Combat 13.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pfc. Kirby ([[Jack Hogan]]) with the BAR.]] | [[File:Combat 13.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pfc. Kirby ([[Jack Hogan]]) with the BAR.]] | ||
==Karabiner 98k== | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
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A Sprinfield M1903 rifle is seen in the hands of a British soldier. | A Sprinfield M1903 rifle is seen in the hands of a British soldier. | ||
[[File:Combat, Springfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A British soldier with the M1903.]] | [[File:Combat, Springfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A British soldier with the M1903.]] | ||
=Submachine guns= | |||
==M1928A1 Thompson == | |||
The [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is the primary weapon carried by Sgt. "Chip" Saunders ([[Vic Morrow]]). | |||
[[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpeg|thumb|none|500px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP]] | |||
[[File:Combat 17.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The Cutts compensator is seen on the Thompson carried by Sgt. "Chip" Saunders ([[Vic Morrow]]).]] | |||
[[File:Combat 19.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sgt. "Chip" Saunders ([[Vic Morrow]]) opens fire with the Thompson.]] | |||
== MP40 == | == MP40 == | ||
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[[File:Combat!, Sten Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A Sten gun carried by a renegade Maquis fighter.]] | [[File:Combat!, Sten Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A Sten gun carried by a renegade Maquis fighter.]] | ||
[[Category:Television]] | [[Category:Television]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
[[Category:B&W]] | [[Category:B&W]] | ||
Revision as of 23:28, 5 July 2015
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Combat! was a World War II television series that followed a squad of American soldiers throughout the war in Europe. The series starred Vic Morrow as Sgt. "Chip" Saunders and Rick Jason as Lt. Gil Hanley. The series aired on ABC from 1962-1967 and would feature in early roles several well-known actors including Lee Marvin, Telly Savalas, Leonard Nimoy, and James Caan.
The following weapons were used in the series Combat!:
Pistols
Luger P08
One of the communications officers in the episode "Operation Flytrap" carries a Luger P08.
Colt M1911A1
The M1911A1 is also used in the series.
Enfield No.2
An Enfield No.2 revolver is carried by Telly Savalas' character in "Vendetta".
Unidentified Revolver
In the episode "The Convict", a French train conductor uses an unidentified revolver. Sgt. Saunders refers to it as an "old pistol".
Flare gun
In season 1, episode 12 "The Prisoner" a soldier uses a flare gun to signal a prisoner exchange.
Rifles
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is the main rifle carried by the squad in the series.
Gewehr 43 Rifle
Gewehr 43 rifles are carried by various German forces throughout the show's run.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is mainly carried by 2nd Lt. Gil Hanley (Rick Jason).
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle is primarily seen carried by Pfc. Kirby (Jack Hogan).
Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k is the most common weapon used by German soldiers.
Springfield M1903
A Sprinfield M1903 rifle is seen in the hands of a British soldier.
Submachine guns
M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson is the primary weapon carried by Sgt. "Chip" Saunders (Vic Morrow).
MP40
German forces also are seen using the MP40.
M55 Reising Submachine Gun
An M55 Reising Submachine Gun mocked up as an MP40 is used in some episodes. A similar weapon was used before in the movie Go for Broke!, as shown below.
Sten Gun
The Sten gun appears a few times in the hands of British and French Resistance forces.
