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== Astra Modelo 600 == | == Astra Modelo 600 == | ||
The character of ''Capitaine'' Phillipe Esclavier ([[Alain Delon]]) is seen using an [[Astra 600|Astra Modelo 600]] in numerous scenes in the film. While not a standard issue French pistol, the major filming location was in Spain, hence the appearence of a Spanish made pistol in the film. This is also true of the dozens of Spanish Mauser rifles and Star submachine guns seen throughout the film. More than likely the production | The character of ''Capitaine'' Phillipe Esclavier ([[Alain Delon]]) is seen using an [[Astra 600|Astra Modelo 600]] pistol in numerous scenes in the film. While not a standard issue French pistol, the major filming location was in Spain, hence the appearence of a Spanish made pistol in the film. This is also true of the dozens of Spanish Mauser rifles and Star submachine guns seen throughout the film. More than likely the film's production crew had easier access to Spanish made firearms than the correct French military issue firearms. | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd01.JPG|600px|thumb|none|''Capitaine'' Phillipe Esclavier ([[Alain Delon]]) with an [[Astra 600|Astra Modelo 600]] during the night ambush on the village of Rahlem.]] | [[Image:Lostcmd01.JPG|600px|thumb|none|''Capitaine'' Phillipe Esclavier ([[Alain Delon]]) with an [[Astra 600|Astra Modelo 600]] pistol during the night ambush on the village of Rahlem.]] | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd15.JPG|600px|thumb|none|''Capitaine'' Phillipe Esclavier ([[Alain Delon]]) with an [[Astra 600|Astra Modelo 600]] (laying on the rock) and a [[MAT-49|MAT modèle 49]] during the terrorist attack in the village of Rahlem.]] | [[Image:Lostcmd15.JPG|600px|thumb|none|''Capitaine'' Phillipe Esclavier ([[Alain Delon]]) with an [[Astra 600|Astra Modelo 600]] pistol (laying on the rock) and a [[MAT-49|MAT modèle 49]] submachine gun during the terrorist attack in the village of Rahlem.]] | ||
== Colt M1911A1 == | == Colt M1911A1 == | ||
The character of ''Capitaine'' Julien Boisfeuras ([[Maurice Ronet]]) is seen using a [[M1911 pistol series| M1911A1]] throughout the film. The pistol is also seen in the hands of a number of other French paratroops as well as being used by Mahidi ([[George Segal]]). The use of the [[M1911 pistol series| | The character of ''Capitaine'' Julien Boisfeuras ([[Maurice Ronet]]) is seen using a [[M1911 pistol series|M1911A1]] pistol throughout the film. The pistol is also seen in the hands of a number of other French paratroops as well as being used by Mahidi ([[George Segal]]). The use of the [[M1911 pistol series|M1911A1]] pistol by the French is not inaccurate as thousands were provided to the French military by the United States after the end of the Second World War. The pistol was used by the French in both Indochina and Algeria to supplement French manufactured (and issued) pistols. | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd21.JPG|600px|thumb|none|Mahidi ([[George Segal]], on the right) being handed a [[M1911 pistol series| | [[Image:Lostcmd21.JPG|600px|thumb|none|Mahidi ([[George Segal]], on the right) being handed a [[M1911 pistol series|M1911A1]] pistol captured from the French paratroops by one of the Algerians.]] | ||
== MAT modèle 49 == | == MAT modèle 49 == | ||
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The French [[MAT-49|MAT modèle 49]] submachine gun is utilized by the French paratroops throughout the film. In some scenes the Viet Minh, as well as the Algerians, can be seen using this submachine gun. | The French [[MAT-49|MAT modèle 49]] submachine gun is utilized by the French paratroops throughout the film. In some scenes the Viet Minh, as well as the Algerians, can be seen using this submachine gun. | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd07.JPG|600px|thumb|none|French paratrooper with a [[MAT-49|MAT modèle 49]] during the attack at Dien Bien Phu. Note the OF37 hand grenades laying to the right of the paratrooper. The paratrooper | [[Image:Lostcmd07.JPG|600px|thumb|none|French paratrooper with a [[MAT-49|MAT modèle 49]] submachine gun during the attack at Dien Bien Phu. Note the OF37 hand grenades laying to the right of the paratrooper. The paratrooper to the left is armed with a Spanish Mauser Modelo 98/43 rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd20.JPG|600px|thumb|none|''Lieutenant-Colonel'' Pierre-Noel Raspeguy ([[Anthony Quinn]]) seen changing the magazine of his [[MAT-49|MAT modèle 49]]. For a film made in 1966 there are numerous scenes with the French paratroops (and Algerians) changing their weapon's magazines. Something you do not even see in modern films.]] | [[Image:Lostcmd20.JPG|600px|thumb|none|''Lieutenant-Colonel'' Pierre-Noel Raspeguy ([[Anthony Quinn]]) seen changing the magazine of his [[MAT-49|MAT modèle 49]] submachine gun. For a film made in 1966 there are numerous scenes with the French paratroops (and Algerians) changing their weapon's magazines. Something you do not even see in modern films.]] | ||
== Star Modelo Z-45 == | == Star Modelo Z-45 == | ||
During different scenes throughout the film a number of Spanish Star Modelo Z-45 submachine guns (with folding stocks) are utilized. As with the [[Astra 600|Astra Modelo 600]], the use of the Star Modelo Z-45 is probably attributed to them being easy to obtain by the production crew since filming was conducted in Spain. | During different scenes throughout the film a number of Spanish Star Modelo Z-45 submachine guns (with folding stocks) are utilized. As with the [[Astra 600|Astra Modelo 600]] pistol, the use of the Star Modelo Z-45 is probably attributed to them being easy to obtain by the production crew since filming was conducted in Spain. | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd06.JPG|600px|thumb|none|A Viet Minh soldier, during the scenes of the attack at Dien Bien Phu, carrying a Star Modelo Z-45.]] | [[Image:Lostcmd06.JPG|600px|thumb|none|A Viet Minh soldier, during the scenes of the attack at Dien Bien Phu, carrying a Star Modelo Z-45 submachine gun.]] | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd17.JPG|600px|thumb|none|Weapons collected by the ''10e RPC'' after the ambush on the way to Gafez. In the pile are numerous Star Modelo Z-45 submachine guns | [[Image:Lostcmd17.JPG|600px|thumb|none|Weapons collected by the ''10e RPC'' after the ambush on the way to Gafez. In the pile are numerous Star Modelo Z-45 submachine guns, Spanish Mauser Modelo 98/43 rifles, as well as the Browning M1919A4 machine gun being inspected.]] | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd03.JPG|600px|thumb|none|The Algerian terrorist that attacks the paratroops in Rahlem is seen here with a Star Modelo Z-45.]] | [[Image:Lostcmd03.JPG|600px|thumb|none|The Algerian terrorist that attacks the paratroops in Rahlem is seen here with a Star Modelo Z-45 submachine gun.]] | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd28.JPG|600px|thumb|none|'''Star Cam or First Person Shooter'''! A few scenes, during the final assault on the Algerian positions in the Aures Mountains, are filmed from behind a firing Star Modelo Z-45 submachine gun...this was somewhat revolutionary at the time to have a "gun camera" scene...way before [[The A-Team]] thought of it.]] | [[Image:Lostcmd28.JPG|600px|thumb|none|'''Star Cam or First Person Shooter'''! A few scenes, during the final assault on the Algerian positions in the Aures Mountains, are filmed from behind a firing Star Modelo Z-45 submachine gun...this was somewhat revolutionary at the time to have a "gun camera" scene...way before [[The A-Team]] thought of it.]] | ||
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== M1 Carbine == | == M1 Carbine == | ||
Korean War vintage (with bayonet lug) [[M1 Carbine| M1 Carbines ]] are seen being carried by French paratroops in a few scenes as well as being used by Mahidi ([[George Segal]]). Like the [[M1911 pistol series| M1911A1]] the appearence of this firearm in the film is not innaccurate. Thousands were supplied to the French by the United States after the end of the Second World War and used by the French in Indochina and Algeria to supplement French issued rifles. These carbines (along with the folding stock M1A1 variant) were, historically, ordered to be issued to the Colonial and Foreign Legion paratroops and proved to be extremely popular with them. | Korean War vintage (with bayonet lug) [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbines]] are seen being carried by French paratroops in a few scenes as well as being used by Mahidi ([[George Segal]]). Like the [[M1911 pistol series|M1911A1]] the appearence of this firearm in the film is not innaccurate. Thousands were supplied to the French by the United States after the end of the Second World War and used by the French in Indochina and Algeria to supplement French issued rifles. These carbines (along with the folding stock M1A1 variant) were, historically, ordered to be issued to the Colonial and Foreign Legion paratroops and proved to be extremely popular with them. | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd08.JPG|600px|thumb|none|Paratroops of the ''10e RPC'' during the scene prior to the night ambush on the village of Rahlem. The paratrooper second from the left is holding a [[M1 Carbine | [[Image:Lostcmd08.JPG|600px|thumb|none|Paratroops of the ''10e RPC'' during the scene prior to the night ambush on the village of Rahlem. The paratrooper second from the left is holding a [[M1 Carbine]]. In a wide shot of this scene a number of paratroops can be seen carrying carbines.]] | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd19.JPG|600px|thumb|none|A wider shot of the paratroops of the ''10e RPC'' during the same scene as above. At least three [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbines]] are | [[Image:Lostcmd19.JPG|600px|thumb|none|A wider shot of the paratroops of the ''10e RPC'' during the same scene as above. At least three [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbines]] are visible.]] | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd27.JPG|600px|thumb|none|Mahidi ([[George Segal]]) seen with a [[M1 Carbine]] during the final assault in the Aures Mountains. | [[Image:Lostcmd27.JPG|600px|thumb|none|Mahidi ([[George Segal]]) seen with a [[M1 Carbine]] during the final assault in the Aures Mountains. In the scene he is being viewed by the French through a pair of binoculars!]] | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd29.JPG|600px|thumb|none|After Mahidi's ([[George Segal]]) death during the final assault in the Aures Mountains the French | [[Image:Lostcmd29.JPG|600px|thumb|none|After Mahidi's ([[George Segal]]) death, during the final assault in the Aures Mountains, the French paratrooper on the right is seen carrying a [[M1 Carbine]].]] | ||
== Mauser Modelo 1916 == | == Mauser Modelo 1916 == | ||
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[[Image:Lostcmd24.JPG|600px|thumb|none|Mahidi's ([[George Segal]], left) second-in-command (right) seen with a Mauser Modelo 1916 rifle during the final assault in the Aures Mountains.]] | [[Image:Lostcmd24.JPG|600px|thumb|none|Mahidi's ([[George Segal]], left) second-in-command (right) seen with a Mauser Modelo 1916 rifle during the final assault in the Aures Mountains.]] | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd26.JPG|600px|thumb|none| | [[Image:Lostcmd26.JPG|600px|thumb|none|Algerians armed with Mauser Modelo 1916 rifles during the final assault in the Aures Mountains.]] | ||
== Mauser Modelo 98/43 == | == Mauser Modelo 98/43 == | ||
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[[Image:Lostcmd16.JPG|600px|thumb|none|A Viet Minh soldier armed with a Mauser Modelo 98/43 rifle during the march of the French paratroops into captivity after their defeat at Dien Bien Phu.]] | [[Image:Lostcmd16.JPG|600px|thumb|none|A Viet Minh soldier armed with a Mauser Modelo 98/43 rifle during the march of the French paratroops into captivity after their defeat at Dien Bien Phu.]] | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd25.JPG|600px|thumb|none| | [[Image:Lostcmd25.JPG|600px|thumb|none|Algerians firing Mauser Modelo 98/43 rifles during the final assault in the Aures Mountains.]] | ||
== Hotchkiss modèle 1914 == | == Hotchkiss modèle 1914 == | ||
In a brief cut during the attack on Dien Bien Phu scenes a French Hotchkiss modèle 1914 machine gun can be seen in a | In a brief cut during the attack on Dien Bien Phu scenes a French Hotchkiss modèle 1914 machine gun can be seen in a sandbagged emplacement. | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd04.JPG|600px|thumb|none|To the left, in the | [[Image:Lostcmd04.JPG|600px|thumb|none|To the left, in the sandbagged emplacement, a Hotchkiss modèle 1914 machine gun is seen during the attack on Dien Bien Phu.]] | ||
== Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun == | == Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun == | ||
The American Browining M1919A4 is utilized by the French paratroops during the Dien Bien Phu and Algerian scenes. The Algerian terrorists are also seen using the machine gun, one of which is captured, and is part of a sub-plot. | The American Browining M1919A4 machine gun is utilized by the French paratroops during the Dien Bien Phu and Algerian scenes. The Algerian terrorists are also seen using the machine gun, one of which is captured, and is part of a sub-plot. | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd12.JPG|600px|thumb|none|French paratroops of the ''10e RPC'' firing a Browning M1919A4 machine gun during the training scenes at Camp Foch in Algeria.]] | [[Image:Lostcmd12.JPG|600px|thumb|none|French paratroops of the ''10e RPC'' firing a Browning M1919A4 machine gun during the training scenes at Camp Foch in Algeria.]] | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd13.JPG|600px|thumb|none| | [[Image:Lostcmd13.JPG|600px|thumb|none|Algerians firing a Browning M1919A4 machine gun during the ambush of the ''10e RPC'' motorized column on it's way to Gafez.]] | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd18.JPG|600px|thumb|none|''Lieutenant-Colonel'' Pierre-Noel Raspeguy ([[Anthony Quinn]]) seen carrying the Browning M1919A4 machine gun captured from the Algerian's during the ambush on the way to Gafez.]] | [[Image:Lostcmd18.JPG|600px|thumb|none|''Lieutenant-Colonel'' Pierre-Noel Raspeguy ([[Anthony Quinn]]) seen carrying the Browning M1919A4 machine gun captured from the Algerian's during the ambush on the way to Gafez.]] | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd23.JPG|600px|thumb|none| | [[Image:Lostcmd23.JPG|600px|thumb|none|Algerians manning a Browning M1919A4 machine gun during the final assault in the Aures Mountains.]] | ||
== Browning M1919A6 Machine Gun == | == Browning M1919A6 Machine Gun == | ||
The American Browning M1919A6 (with buttstock) is seen being utilized by French paratroops mounted on a jeep. | The American Browning M1919A6 machine gun (with buttstock) is seen being utilized by French paratroops mounted on a jeep. | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd14.JPG|600px|thumb|none|A Browning M1919A6 machine gun seen mounted on one of the ''10e RPC'' jeeps during the abush on the way to Gafez.]] | [[Image:Lostcmd14.JPG|600px|thumb|none|A Browning M1919A6 machine gun seen mounted on one of the ''10e RPC'' jeeps during the abush on the way to Gafez.]] | ||
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== Rocket Launcher == | == Rocket Launcher == | ||
An unknown "Bazooka" type rocket launcher (more than likely Spanish military) is seen being used by the | An unknown "Bazooka" type rocket launcher (more than likely Spanish military) is seen being used by the Algerians during the ambush of the ''10e RPC'' motorized column on it's way to Gafez. | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd02.JPG|600px|thumb|none|An unknown rocket launcher being used by the | [[Image:Lostcmd02.JPG|600px|thumb|none|An unknown rocket launcher being used by the Algerians to attack the ''10e RPC''.]] | ||
== Airborne Mortar == | == Airborne Mortar == | ||
An unknown heavy "airborne" type mortar (more than likely Spanish military) is seen being used by both the | An unknown heavy "airborne" type mortar (more than likely Spanish military) is seen being used by both the Algerians and French paratroops during the final assault in the Aures Mountains. | ||
[[Image:Lostcmd22.JPG|600px|thumb|none|An unknown mortar being used by the | [[Image:Lostcmd22.JPG|600px|thumb|none|An unknown mortar being used by the Algerians to attack the ''10e RPC''.]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:41, 13 June 2009
1966 film based on the book Les centurions by Jean Lartéguy. The plot concerns the French war in Algeria (although the film begins with the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu in Indochina). The film is often erroneously reviewed as depicting French Foreign Legionnaires when they are actually French Colonial Paratroops (and referred to as such in the film).
In the film the unit that is formed in Algeria that the film revolves around is the fictional 10ème Regiment de Parachutiste Coloniaux which, in the French military tradition, would be abbreviated 10e RPC. Of course, translated, it is the 10th Colonial Parachute Regiment. At the first of the film, during the attack at Dien Bien Phu, the unit that the characters belong to is not named.
The following firearms are used in the film Lost Command:
Astra Modelo 600
The character of Capitaine Phillipe Esclavier (Alain Delon) is seen using an Astra Modelo 600 pistol in numerous scenes in the film. While not a standard issue French pistol, the major filming location was in Spain, hence the appearence of a Spanish made pistol in the film. This is also true of the dozens of Spanish Mauser rifles and Star submachine guns seen throughout the film. More than likely the film's production crew had easier access to Spanish made firearms than the correct French military issue firearms.
Colt M1911A1
The character of Capitaine Julien Boisfeuras (Maurice Ronet) is seen using a M1911A1 pistol throughout the film. The pistol is also seen in the hands of a number of other French paratroops as well as being used by Mahidi (George Segal). The use of the M1911A1 pistol by the French is not inaccurate as thousands were provided to the French military by the United States after the end of the Second World War. The pistol was used by the French in both Indochina and Algeria to supplement French manufactured (and issued) pistols.
MAT modèle 49
The French MAT modèle 49 submachine gun is utilized by the French paratroops throughout the film. In some scenes the Viet Minh, as well as the Algerians, can be seen using this submachine gun.
Star Modelo Z-45
During different scenes throughout the film a number of Spanish Star Modelo Z-45 submachine guns (with folding stocks) are utilized. As with the Astra Modelo 600 pistol, the use of the Star Modelo Z-45 is probably attributed to them being easy to obtain by the production crew since filming was conducted in Spain.
M1 Carbine
Korean War vintage (with bayonet lug) M1 Carbines are seen being carried by French paratroops in a few scenes as well as being used by Mahidi (George Segal). Like the M1911A1 the appearence of this firearm in the film is not innaccurate. Thousands were supplied to the French by the United States after the end of the Second World War and used by the French in Indochina and Algeria to supplement French issued rifles. These carbines (along with the folding stock M1A1 variant) were, historically, ordered to be issued to the Colonial and Foreign Legion paratroops and proved to be extremely popular with them.
Mauser Modelo 1916
The Spanish made Mauser Modelo 1916 rifle is seen being utilized by not only the French paratroops (erronously) but also the Viet Minh troops at the first of the film and by the Algerians throughout the rest of the film. Like other Spanish firearms in the film these were probably easy to procure by the production crew due to filming in Spain.
Mauser Modelo 98/43
The Spanish made Mauser Modelo 98/43 rifle is seen being utilized by not only the French paratroops (erronously) but also the Viet Minh troops at the first of the film and by the Algerians throughout the rest of the film. Like other Spanish firearms in the film these were probably easy to procure by the production crew due to filming in Spain.
Hotchkiss modèle 1914
In a brief cut during the attack on Dien Bien Phu scenes a French Hotchkiss modèle 1914 machine gun can be seen in a sandbagged emplacement.
Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun
The American Browining M1919A4 machine gun is utilized by the French paratroops during the Dien Bien Phu and Algerian scenes. The Algerian terrorists are also seen using the machine gun, one of which is captured, and is part of a sub-plot.
Browning M1919A6 Machine Gun
The American Browning M1919A6 machine gun (with buttstock) is seen being utilized by French paratroops mounted on a jeep.
Rocket Launcher
An unknown "Bazooka" type rocket launcher (more than likely Spanish military) is seen being used by the Algerians during the ambush of the 10e RPC motorized column on it's way to Gafez.
Airborne Mortar
An unknown heavy "airborne" type mortar (more than likely Spanish military) is seen being used by both the Algerians and French paratroops during the final assault in the Aures Mountains.
