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'''Westfront 1918''' (''Vier von der Infanterie'') is a 1930 German anti-war film that tells the story of four German soldiers on the western front in France in World War One. The Bavarian sees the war primarily as an adventure. The student experiences his first great love with the Frenchwoman Yvette. Their superior, the lieutenant, knows only one thing, namely duty fulfillment. When Karl, the fourth in the league, returns to the front after a home leave in which he surprises his wife with another man in bed, the four fall victim to their fate. The movie was based on the novel ''Vier von der Infanterie'' by Ernst Johannsen and was released before [[All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)]]. | '''Westfront 1918''' (''Vier von der Infanterie'') is a 1930 German anti-war film that tells the story of four German soldiers on the western front in France in World War One. The Bavarian sees the war primarily as an adventure. The student experiences his first great love with the Frenchwoman Yvette. Their superior, the lieutenant, knows only one thing, namely duty fulfillment. When Karl, the fourth in the league, returns to the front after a home leave in which he surprises his wife with another man in bed, the four fall victim to their fate. The movie was based on the novel ''Vier von der Infanterie'' by Ernst Johannsen and was released before ''[[All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)|All Quiet on the Western Front]]''. | ||
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A French soldier can be seen with a [[Star Ruby]] pistol duing a trench raid. | A French soldier can be seen with a [[Star Ruby]] pistol duing a trench raid. | ||
[[Image:Star Ruby L.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Star Ruby .32 ACP]] | [[Image:Star Ruby L.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Star Ruby .32 ACP]] | ||
[[File:wf_star_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_star_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|French soldier storming the German trench holding the pistol.]] | ||
[[File:wf_star_2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_star_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The French retreating after taking a German prisoner.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | ==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | ||
The [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] is the standard weapon for the German infantry in the movie | The [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] is the standard weapon for the German infantry in the movie including the Bavarian ([[Fritz Kampers]]), Karl ([[Gustav Diessl]]) and the student ([[Hans-Joachim Moebis]]). During the last charge German soldiers seen advancing with G98s with fixed ''Seitengewehr'' 98/05 bayonets | ||
[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:wf_g98_0.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_g98_0.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German artillery runner with a slunged G98.]] | ||
[[File:wf_g98_01.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_g98_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The squad cleaning their rifles.]] | ||
[[File:wf_g98_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_g98_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Karl puts his rifle on the ground as he comes home.]] | ||
[[File:wf_g98_2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_g98_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Later Karl looks at his wife and the butcher with his Mauser in his hands.]] | ||
[[File:wf_g98_2_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_g98_2_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He chambers his Gewehr while taking aim at the butcher ([[Carl Ballhaus]]).]] | ||
[[File:wf_g98_3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_g98_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Bavarian fires the rifle at advancing French soldiers.]] | ||
==Mauser Gewehr 1871== | ==Mauser Gewehr 1871== | ||
The [[Mauser Rifle Series|Mauser Gewehr 1871]] is seen in the German artillery bunker and in the hands of a | The [[Mauser Rifle Series|Mauser Gewehr 1871]] is seen in the German artillery bunker and in the hands of French soldiers. When Karl is at home in Germany several G71s are seen during a parade. | ||
[[Image:Mauser71.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Mauser71.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1871 - 11 × 60 mm R.]] | ||
[[File:wf_g71_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_g71_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifles behind the Meal Orderly ([[Vladimir Sokoloff]]).]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:wf_g712.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier marches with a G71 during the parade.]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:wf_g71_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The French soldier holds the rifle while taking cover behind a tank.]] | ||
[[File:wf_g71_2_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view on the same soldier.]] | |||
[[File:wf_berthier_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French holds his Mauser while he is under fire.]] | |||
[[File:wf_g71_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Promotional picture of the hospital. The Mauser is seen on the left next to a sitting officer.]] | |||
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==Chassepot 1866== | ==Chassepot 1866== | ||
The majority of French soldiers use old [[Chassepot 1866]] rifles. Recognizable by the smooth receiver that differentiates it from the [[Gras Model 1874]]. | |||
[[Image:Chassepot rifle.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Chassepot rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Chassepot 1866 - 11 mm]] | ||
[[File:wf_chass_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_chass_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier on the left holds the rifle. The receiver is seen.]] | ||
[[File:wf_chass_2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_chass_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier retreats with the rifle.The soldier in the background holds also a Chassepot.]] | ||
==Lebel 1886== | ==Lebel 1886== | ||
A [[Lebel 1886]] rifle can also briefly seen near a trench. | A [[Lebel 1886]] rifle can also briefly seen near a trench. | ||
[[File:Modele1886Lebel.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Modele1886Lebel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lebel Model 1886 Rifle - 8x50Rmm]] | ||
[[File:wf_lebel.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_lebel.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lebel on the right.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
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A [[Maxim MG08/15]] is used by German soldiers. Karl briefly fires the gun before he gets wounded. | A [[Maxim MG08/15]] is used by German soldiers. Karl briefly fires the gun before he gets wounded. | ||
[[File:Maxim MG08-15.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08/15 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Maxim MG08-15.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08/15 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:wf_15_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_15_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers prepare the light machine gun.]] | ||
[[File:wf_15_2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_15_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MG team fire the gun.]] | ||
==Hotchkiss M1914== | |||
A [[Hotchkiss M1914 Machine Gun]] is mounted on a French tank. | |||
[[File:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with tripod - 8x50mmR Lebel / 7.92x57mm Mauser / 11mm Gras]] | |||
[[File:wf_hotoch.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Promotional picture of the two tanks. The Hotchkiss is seen on the right one.]] | |||
=Hand Grenades= | =Hand Grenades= | ||
==Model 17 Stielhandgranate== | ==Model 17 Stielhandgranate== | ||
German soldiers use correct [[Model 17 Stielhandgranate]] | German soldiers use correct [[Model 17 Stielhandgranate]]s (Identifiable by the belt clip and star-shaped screw cap). The Lieutenant ([[Claus Clausen]]) is seen with a bundle before the counterattack. | ||
[[File:German ww1 hand grenade.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Model 17 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade]] | [[File:German ww1 hand grenade.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Model 17 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
[[File:wf_m17_0.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_m17_0.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some M17s in the German trench.]] | ||
[[File:wf_m17_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_m17_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Student tries to throw a Model 17 Stielhandgranate.]] | ||
[[File:wf_m17_1_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_m17_1_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Bavarian with M17s on his belt.]] | ||
[[File:wf_m17_2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_m17_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grenade on the left.]] | ||
==Model 16 Stielhandgranate== | ==Model 16 Stielhandgranate== | ||
Some older [[Model 16 Stielhandgranate]]s are also used by German soldiers. | Some older [[Model 16 Stielhandgranate]]s are also used by German soldiers. | ||
[[Image:M16stick.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Model 16 Stielhandgranate]] | [[Image:M16stick.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Model 16 Stielhandgranate]] | ||
[[File:wf_m16_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_m16_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Model 16 in the middle.]] | ||
==Model 1914 Ball Grenade== | ==Model 1914 Ball Grenade== | ||
French soldiers also use Model 1914 Ball Grenades during the trench raid. | French soldiers also use Model 1914 Ball Grenades during the trench raid. | ||
[[File:Mod1914a.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Model 1914 ball grenade without fuse.]] | [[File:Mod1914a.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Model 1914 ball grenade without fuse.]] | ||
[[File:wf_ball1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_ball1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|French soldier on the left holds a Ball Grenade.]] | ||
[[File:wf_ball.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_ball.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Ball Grenade in front of the Maxim.]] | ||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
==French Tank== | ==French Tank== | ||
The | The French army use tanks that are mockup from a Schneider CA1 and a Renault FT-17. | ||
[[File:wf_tank.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_tank.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Category: Movie]] | [[Category: Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 11:20, 5 November 2018
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Westfront 1918 (Vier von der Infanterie) is a 1930 German anti-war film that tells the story of four German soldiers on the western front in France in World War One. The Bavarian sees the war primarily as an adventure. The student experiences his first great love with the Frenchwoman Yvette. Their superior, the lieutenant, knows only one thing, namely duty fulfillment. When Karl, the fourth in the league, returns to the front after a home leave in which he surprises his wife with another man in bed, the four fall victim to their fate. The movie was based on the novel Vier von der Infanterie by Ernst Johannsen and was released before All Quiet on the Western Front.
The following weapons were used in the film Westfront 1918:
Handguns
Star Ruby
A French soldier can be seen with a Star Ruby pistol duing a trench raid.
Rifles
Mauser Gewehr 1898
The Mauser Gewehr 1898 is the standard weapon for the German infantry in the movie including the Bavarian (Fritz Kampers), Karl (Gustav Diessl) and the student (Hans-Joachim Moebis). During the last charge German soldiers seen advancing with G98s with fixed Seitengewehr 98/05 bayonets
Mauser Gewehr 1871
The Mauser Gewehr 1871 is seen in the German artillery bunker and in the hands of French soldiers. When Karl is at home in Germany several G71s are seen during a parade.
Chassepot 1866
The majority of French soldiers use old Chassepot 1866 rifles. Recognizable by the smooth receiver that differentiates it from the Gras Model 1874.
Lebel 1886
A Lebel 1886 rifle can also briefly seen near a trench.
Machine Guns
Maxim MG 08/15
A Maxim MG08/15 is used by German soldiers. Karl briefly fires the gun before he gets wounded.
Hotchkiss M1914
A Hotchkiss M1914 Machine Gun is mounted on a French tank.
Hand Grenades
Model 17 Stielhandgranate
German soldiers use correct Model 17 Stielhandgranates (Identifiable by the belt clip and star-shaped screw cap). The Lieutenant (Claus Clausen) is seen with a bundle before the counterattack.
Model 16 Stielhandgranate
Some older Model 16 Stielhandgranates are also used by German soldiers.
Model 1914 Ball Grenade
French soldiers also use Model 1914 Ball Grenades during the trench raid.
Other
French Tank
The French army use tanks that are mockup from a Schneider CA1 and a Renault FT-17.
