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==Webley Mk VI== | ==Webley Mk VI== | ||
At the beginning of the movie, a referee starts up the first race of Archy and Frank with a [[Webley Mk VI]] revolver. Another Webley revolver is drawn from a holster by Major Barton (Bill Hunter) as he readies the ANZAC troops for the charge. | |||
[[Image:Webley.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Webley Mk VI Revolver - .455 Webley]] | [[Image:Webley.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Webley Mk VI Revolver - .455 Webley]] | ||
[[Image:Gallipoli_web1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After loading a single round into the cylinder the referee closes the revolver.]] | [[Image:Gallipoli_web1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After loading a single round into the cylinder the referee closes the revolver.]] | ||
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ANZAC soldiers including Archy Hamilton ([[Mark Lee]]) are seen with early [[Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III]] rifles that are equipped with the magazine cutoff. | ANZAC soldiers including Archy Hamilton ([[Mark Lee]]) are seen with early [[Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III]] rifles that are equipped with the magazine cutoff. | ||
[[File:SMLE Mark III.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III - .303 British]] | [[File:SMLE Mark III.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:Gallipoli_smle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|ANZAC soldiers aiming their rifles during the training in Egypt. The second one is an Mk.III.]] | [[Image:Gallipoli_smle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|ANZAC soldiers of the 10th Light Horse Regiment aiming their rifles during the training in Egypt. The second one is an Mk.III.]] | ||
[[Image:Gallipoli_smle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Archy Hamilton holds the SMLE during the same training. The magazine cutoff is visible.]] | [[Image:Gallipoli_smle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Archy Hamilton holds the SMLE during the same training. The magazine cutoff is visible.]] | ||
[[Image:Gallipoli_smle3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Archy and one of his comrade with the rifles before the last assault.]] | [[Image:Gallipoli_smle3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Archy and one of his comrade with the rifles before the last assault.]] | ||
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==Mauser Model 1903== | ==Mauser Model 1903== | ||
Turkish troops are seen armed with [[Mauser_Rifle_Series#1903_Turkish_Mauser|Mauser 1903 Rifles]] during the Battle of the Nek. While not seen in detail, | Turkish troops are seen armed with [[Mauser_Rifle_Series#1903_Turkish_Mauser|Mauser 1903 Rifles]] during the Battle of the Nek. While not seen in detail, these Mausers could be a mix of original M1903 and post-war updated M1903/30 variants, because there are features of both of them. | ||
[[Image:TurkishMauser1903.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Turkish Mauser 1903 - 7.65x53mm Mauser]] | [[Image:TurkishMauser1903.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Turkish Mauser 1903 - 7.65x53mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Gallipoli 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Turkish troops firing Mauser rifles at charging ANZAC troops from the edge of their trench. On the upper rifle, the striking large stripper clip bridges can be seen. Some other rifles have no metal plates on the stocks.]] | [[Image:Gallipoli 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Turkish troops firing Mauser rifles at charging ANZAC troops from the edge of their trench. On the upper rifle, the striking large stripper clip bridges can be seen. Some other rifles have no metal plates on the stocks.]] | ||
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==Sharps Rifle== | ==Sharps Rifle== | ||
What appears to be a [[Sharps]] rifle is briefly glimpsed when the men are seen enlisting. | What appears to be a [[Sharps]] rifle is briefly glimpsed when the men are seen enlisting. | ||
[[Image:Gallipoli003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Sharps rifle is held by an Australian.]] | [[Image:Gallipoli003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Sharps rifle is held by an Australian farmer.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Maxim MG08== | ==Maxim MG08== | ||
The [[ | The [[Maxim MG08]] is used to devastating effect against the ANZAC troops. | ||
[[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 Machine Gun - 7.92 x 57mm]] | [[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 Machine Gun - 7.92 x 57mm]] | ||
[[Image:Gallipoli 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Maxim firing from a bunker.]] | [[Image:Gallipoli 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Maxim firing from a bunker.]] | ||
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[[Image:Gallipoli_jam1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An ANZAC ignites a Jam Tin with his cigarette to greet the Turks with "''Morning Abdul!''".]] | [[Image:Gallipoli_jam1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An ANZAC ignites a Jam Tin with his cigarette to greet the Turks with "''Morning Abdul!''".]] | ||
[[Image:Gallipoli_jam2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One Jam Tin Grenade being filled among other things with .303 rounds.]] | [[Image:Gallipoli_jam2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One Jam Tin Grenade being filled among other things with .303 rounds.]] | ||
[[Image:Gallipoli_jam3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another bunch of grenades.]] | [[Image:Gallipoli_jam3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another bunch of cans being transformed into grenades.]] | ||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
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[[Image:TurkM1890bayonet.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Turkish M1890 bayonet.]] | [[Image:TurkM1890bayonet.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Turkish M1890 bayonet.]] | ||
[[Image:Gallipoli TM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closer view of a Turkish Mauser bayonet.]] | [[Image:Gallipoli TM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closer view of a Turkish Mauser bayonet.]] | ||
==Historic Notes== | |||
The real task in the Battle of the Nek was to support the New Zealanders at Chunuk Bair and not, as said in the film, the British landing at Suvla bay. | |||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 10:50, 6 September 2020
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Gallipoli is the 1981 Australian World War I film directed by Peter Weir and starring Mark Lee and Mel Gibson as two young men who meet at a race and become friends who put aside their dreams to join the war effort. Their friendship grows as they go to the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey to fight with the rest of the Australian Light Horse troops. They endure the hardships and boredom of the trench warfare at Gallipoli. Their unit is then ordered to charge Turkish lines as a diversion for the British landings. The Light Horse charges toward enemy lines with devastating effects on the ANZAC troops. The cast included Bill Kerr, Harold Hopkins, and Charles Lathalu Yunipingli.
The following weapons were used in the film Gallipoli:
Handguns
Luger P08
A captured Luger P08 pistol is glimpsed resting on a table but is then briefly held by Frank Dunne (Mel Gibson) to exchange it.
Webley Mk VI
At the beginning of the movie, a referee starts up the first race of Archy and Frank with a Webley Mk VI revolver. Another Webley revolver is drawn from a holster by Major Barton (Bill Hunter) as he readies the ANZAC troops for the charge.
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III
ANZAC soldiers including Archy Hamilton (Mark Lee) are seen with early Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III rifles that are equipped with the magazine cutoff.
Archy prepares to go over the top with a last address to his former rival.
Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*
The Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* is also carried by ANZAC Light Horse troops including Frank Dunne (Mel Gibson) and Les McCann (Harold Hopkins).
Mauser Model 1903
Turkish troops are seen armed with Mauser 1903 Rifles during the Battle of the Nek. While not seen in detail, these Mausers could be a mix of original M1903 and post-war updated M1903/30 variants, because there are features of both of them.
Sharps Rifle
What appears to be a Sharps rifle is briefly glimpsed when the men are seen enlisting.
Machine Guns
Maxim MG08
The Maxim MG08 is used to devastating effect against the ANZAC troops.
Hand Grenades
Jam Tin Grenade
Some ANZAC soldiers can be seen using improvised Jam Tin Grenades.
Other
10.5 cm leFH 16
ANZAC soldiers fire an anachronistic German 10.5 cm leichte Feldhaubitze 16 before the first assault.
Ordnance QF 18-pounder Field Gun
A British Ordnance QF 18-pounder Mk. II Field Gun can be seen next to the Feldhaubitze.
Bayonets
The Bayonets of the SMLEs are Pattern 1907 of a mix of early hooked Quillon and later common variant without the hook. The Turkish Mausers are fitted with Model 1890 Mauser Bayonets.
Historic Notes
The real task in the Battle of the Nek was to support the New Zealanders at Chunuk Bair and not, as said in the film, the British landing at Suvla bay.