How I Won the War: Difference between revisions
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How I Won the War: Difference between revisions
The [[SMLE|Lee Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] is seen quite often, as it's in the hands of most of the characters. This is historically accurate as it was used before the No.4 Mk.I, however, by 1945, the Musketeers are still using the No.1 Mk.III. It would have been more accurate if they were given the No.4 Mk.I. It is used by Gripweed ([[John Lennon]]), Clapper ([[Roy Kinnear]]), Sgt. Transom ([[Lee Montague]]) and others. It can also be seen in various different colors. It is also seen in various stock footage of the African campaign.
The [[Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*]] is seen quite often, as it's in the hands of most of the characters. This is historically accurate as it was used before the No.4 Mk.I, however, by 1945, the Musketeers are still using the No.1 Mk.III. It would have been more accurate if they were given the No.4 Mk.I. It is used by Gripweed ([[John Lennon]]), Clapper ([[Roy Kinnear]]), Sgt. Transom ([[Lee Montague]]) and others. It can also be seen in various different colors. It is also seen in various stock footage of the African campaign.
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[[File:HIWtW-MC-SMLE.jpg|none|thumb|600px|When Lt. Goodbody ([[Michael Crawford]]) trained with his troop in England, carries on his backs the [[SMLE|No.1 Mk.III*]] rifle.]]
[[File:HIWtW-MC-SMLE.jpg|none|thumb|600px|When Lt. Goodbody ([[Michael Crawford]]) trained with his troop in England, carries on his backs the No. 1 Mk III* rifle.]]
[[File:HIWtW-DM-SMLE.jpg|none|thumb|600px|During a conversation between Lt. Goodbody and Sgt. Transom stand the dead musketeer (is coloured) with [[SMLE|Lee Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] rifle over his shoulder.]]
[[File:HIWtW-DM-SMLE.jpg|none|thumb|600px|During a conversation between Lt. Goodbody and Sgt. Transom stand the dead musketeer (is coloured) with No. 1 Mk III* rifle over his shoulder.]]
[[File:HIWtW-LM-SMLE.jpg|none|thumb|600px|[[SMLE|No.1 Mk.III*]] rifle, who slung over shoulder Sgt. Transom (in middle) is fitted with bayonet.]]
[[File:HIWtW-LM-SMLE.jpg|none|thumb|600px|No. 1 Mk III* rifle, who slung over shoulder Sgt. Transom (in middle) is fitted with bayonet.]]
[[File:J MacGowran-SMLE.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Juniper ([[Jack MacGowran]]) when sitting in the desert is leaning on the rifle, when he speaks to his comrades.]]
[[File:J MacGowran-SMLE.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Juniper ([[Jack MacGowran]]) when sitting in the desert is leaning on the rifle, when he speaks to his comrades.]]
[[File:HIWtW MkIII Lennon and Kinnear.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Privates Clapper (left) and Gripweed fire off their rifles at the attacking Germans.]]
[[File:HIWtW MkIII Lennon and Kinnear.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Privates Clapper (left) and Gripweed fire off their rifles at the attacking Germans.]]
How I Won the War is a 1967 World War II satire that stars Michael Crawford, Roy Kinnear, Lee Montague and legendary Beatle John Lennon. Directed by Richard Lester (Superman III), the film focuses on a fictional British 4th Musketeer regiment from 1942-1945. Even though the regiment is fictional, the battles are in fact true, as they fight in North Africa to Remagen Bridge.
The following weapons were used in the film How I Won the War:
The Sten Mk II is seen towards the end of the movie, only in the hands of Lt. Ernest Goodbody (Michael Crawford). It has the alternate(Canadian) stock, rather than the more common "T-style" stock.
The M1928 Thompson is seen very briefly when a soldier on a bubblegum/cigarette card charging the beach is carrying one. The real M1928 is never shown.
The Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* is seen quite often, as it's in the hands of most of the characters. This is historically accurate as it was used before the No.4 Mk.I, however, by 1945, the Musketeers are still using the No.1 Mk.III. It would have been more accurate if they were given the No.4 Mk.I. It is used by Gripweed (John Lennon), Clapper (Roy Kinnear), Sgt. Transom (Lee Montague) and others. It can also be seen in various different colors. It is also seen in various stock footage of the African campaign.
The Bren Gun is seen at the beginning of the film, being fired at the Musketeers during training. It is also seen mounted on vehicles and used widely in the North African Campaign.
The M24 Chaffee tank is equpped with 2 Inch M3 smoke mortar, mounted at the left of the main gun. This weapon is identical with the British Bomb Thrower, 2 inch, Mk I smoke mortar.
