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'''''The Unknown Soldier''''' (Tuntematon sotilas) is a 1955 Finnish war drama movie directed by Edvin Laine based on the novel of the same name by Väinö Linna. The movie tells the story | '''''The Unknown Soldier''''' (Tuntematon sotilas) is a 1955 Finnish war drama movie directed by Edvin Laine based on the novel of the same name by Väinö Linna. The movie tells the story of a Finnish machine gun company which is full of young recruits during the Continuation War during 1941-1944. This is the first filming of the novel, which also received newer filmings in [[Unknown Soldier, The (1985)|1985]] and in [[Unknown Soldier, The (2017)|2017]]. | ||
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Finnish officers use [[Luger P08]]s. A Soviet officer is also briefly seen with a Luger at the end. | Finnish officers use [[Luger P08]]s. A Soviet officer is also briefly seen with a Luger at the end. | ||
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:unsold55_luger_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[File:unsold55_luger_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Captain Kaarna ([[Pentti Irjala]]) holds the pistol.]] | ||
[[File:unsold55_luger_3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Promotional Picture.]] | [[File:unsold55_luger_3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Promotional Picture.]] | ||
==Lahti L-35== | ==Lahti L-35== | ||
2nd Lieutenant Kariluoto ([[Matti Ranin]]) uses a [[Lahti L-35]] pistol. | |||
[[File:Lahti_L-35-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Lahti L-35 - 9x19mm]] | [[File:Lahti_L-35-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Lahti L-35 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:unsold55_luger_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[File:unsold55_luger_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kariluoto with his holstered Lahti pistol.]] | ||
[[File:unsold55_lathi35.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[File:unsold55_lathi35.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He holds the pistol.]] | ||
==FN Browning 1903== | ==FN Browning 1903== | ||
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Finnish and Soviet MG-teams use [[Maxim|Maxim M/09-21]]s. | Finnish and Soviet MG-teams use [[Maxim|Maxim M/09-21]]s. | ||
[[File:FinnMaximM21.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim M/09-21 - 7.62x54mmR]] | [[File:FinnMaximM21.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim M/09-21 - 7.62x54mmR]] | ||
[[File:unsold55_maxim_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[File:unsold55_maxim.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Finn takes the Maxim.]] | ||
[[File:unsold55_maxim_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldier transports the MG.]] | |||
[[File:unsold55_maxim_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FPS view.]] | [[File:unsold55_maxim_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FPS view.]] | ||
[[File:unsold55_maxim_3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The MG-team in action.]] | [[File:unsold55_maxim_3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The MG-team in action.]] | ||
[[File:Unsold55 maxim 4jpg.jpeg|thumb|none|500px|Soviet soldiers fire the Maxim.]] | [[File:Unsold55 maxim 4jpg.jpeg|thumb|none|500px|Soviet soldiers fire the Maxim.]] | ||
==Lahti-Saloranta LS/26== | |||
A [[Lahti-Saloranta LS/26]] is briefly seen fired by Finnish soldiers. | |||
[[File:Ls26s.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lahti-Saloranta LS/26 - 7.62x54mm R]] | |||
[[File:unsold55_LS26.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The LS/26 on the right.]] | |||
==DP-28== | ==DP-28== | ||
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The Unknown Soldier (Tuntematon sotilas) is a 1955 Finnish war drama movie directed by Edvin Laine based on the novel of the same name by Väinö Linna. The movie tells the story of a Finnish machine gun company which is full of young recruits during the Continuation War during 1941-1944. This is the first filming of the novel, which also received newer filmings in 1985 and in 2017.
Pistols
Luger P08
Finnish officers use Luger P08s. A Soviet officer is also briefly seen with a Luger at the end.
Lahti L-35
2nd Lieutenant Kariluoto (Matti Ranin) uses a Lahti L-35 pistol.
FN Browning 1903
A FN Browning 1903 is seen in a holster of a Finnish officer.
Rifles
Mosin-Nagant M/28
Some Finnish soldiers use Finnish Civil Guard M/28 rifles. Soviet soldiers also use this rifle standing for correct Mosin Nagant M91/30s.
Mosin-Nagant M/39
Most Finnish soldiers use Finnish M39 rifles.
Submachine Guns
Suomi KP/-31
Finnish soldiers are armed with Suomi KP/-31s.
PPSh-41
PPSh-41s are briefly used by Soviet soldiers during a trench raid.
Machine Guns
Maxim M/09-21
Finnish and Soviet MG-teams use Maxim M/09-21s.
Lahti-Saloranta LS/26
A Lahti-Saloranta LS/26 is briefly seen fired by Finnish soldiers.
DP-28
A Soviet soldier is briefly seen with a DP-28.
MG34
The MG34 is mounted on a Panzer IV standing for a Soviet tank.
Grenades
Varsikranaatti M/32
Finnish soldiers use Varsikranaatti M/32 stick grenades.
Kasapanos Explosive Charge
4kg Kasapanos Explosive Charges are used by Finnish soldiers.
Other
OSP-30 Flare Pistol
A Finn fires a OSP-30 Flare Pistol
Tellermine 42
Tellerminen 42 are used by Finnish soldiers to destroy the Panzer IV.
Panzer IV Ausf. J
A German Panzer IV Ausf. J is used by Soviet forces standing for correct T-34s.
