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Hearts of the World (also known as Love's Struggle) is a 1918 American silent World War I propaganda film written, produced and directed by D. W. Griffith. The story begins just before the beginning of the First World War in a small French village known for its idyllic atmosphere. A girl who lives with her grandparents falls in love with an American boy living there. The two conspire. A few days before the wedding, soldiers are mobilized and the men go to war. The boy also feels obliged to fight for the country in which he lives.
The following weapons were used in the film Hearts of the World:
Pistols
Colt Model 1902
The Colt Model 1902 is used by various characters including the Boy (Robert Harron), the German officer Von Strohm (George Siegmann) and American officers.
Rifles
Krag-Jørgensen M1896
During the parade French soldiers are seen with Krag-Jørgensen M1896 rifles standing for Lebel 1886 rifles.
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Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88
French soldiers also use Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 rifles.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
German soldiers use correct Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifles.
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
British soldiers are briefly seen with Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifles with rifle grenades.
Machine Guns
Lewis Gun
A Lewis Gun is used by British soldiers.
Vickers Mk I
The Vickers MK1 Machine Gun is also used by British soldiers.
Handgrenades
Mills Bomb
Mills Bombs are seen as British soldiers prepare rifle grenades.
Model 15 Stielhandgranate
German soldiers use Model 15 Stielhandgranates. The Little Disturber (Dorothy Gis) uses this grenade at the end. They are probably mockups
Other
9.2 inch Mark I Siege Howitzer
The 9.2 inch Mark I Siege Howitzer is briefly seen during the final charge of the village.
