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|caption = ''Movie Poster'' | |caption = ''Movie Poster'' | ||
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[[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] Germany<br /> | [[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] Germany<br /> (Weimar Republic) | ||
|director = Georg Wilhelm Pabst | |director = Georg Wilhelm Pabst | ||
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A French soldier can be seen with a [[Ruby]] pistol during a trench raid. | A French soldier can be seen with a [[Ruby]] pistol during a trench raid. | ||
[[File:Garate Ruby L.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Garate, Anitua y Cia Ruby-Type Pistol - .32 ACP]] | [[File:Garate Ruby L.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Garate, Anitua y Cia Ruby-Type Pistol - .32 ACP]] | ||
[[File:wf_star_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_star_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The French soldier storming the German trench holding the pistol.]] | ||
[[File:wf_star_2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_star_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The French soldiers start falling back 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 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 | 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|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[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|500px|A German artillery runner with a slung forward G98 awaits orders.]] | ||
[[File:wf_g98_01.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_g98_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The squad looks at the returned Student while cleaning their rifles.]] | ||
[[File:wf_g98_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_g98_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|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|500px|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|500px|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|500px|The Bavarian fires the rifle at advancing French soldiers.]] | ||
==Mauser Gewehr 1871== | ==Mauser Gewehr 1871== | ||
Many [[Mauser Gewehr 1871]] are seen in the German artillery bunker and in the hands of French and German soldiers. | |||
[[Image:Mauser71.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1871 - | [[Image:Mauser71.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1871 - 11x60mmR..]] | ||
[[File:wf_g71_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_g71_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The rifles behind the Meal Orderly ([[Vladimir Sokoloff]]) in a bunker.]] | ||
[[File:wf_g712.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_g712.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers in a parade marches with Gewehr 1871.]] | ||
[[File:wf_g71_2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_g71_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The French soldier taking cover behind a tank carries the rifle.]] | ||
[[File:wf_g71_2_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_g71_2_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view of the same rifle shows the rear part.]] | ||
[[File:wf_berthier_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_berthier_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|During close-combat, a French armed with a Mauser gets hit by an artillery shell.]] | ||
[[File:wf_g71_3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_g71_3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A promotional picture of the hospital. The Mauser is seen on the left next to the sitting officer.]] | ||
==Chassepot 1866== | ==Chassepot Mle. 1866== | ||
The majority of French soldiers | The majority of French soldiers are seen armed with old single-shot [[Chassepot 1866]] rifles, recognizable by the smooth receiver that differentiates it from the improved [[Gras Model 1874]]. | ||
[[Image:Chassepot rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Chassepot 1866 - | [[Image:Chassepot rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Chassepot Fusil modèle 1866 - 11mm.]] | ||
[[File:wf_chass_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_chass_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|French soldiers fleeing from the approaching poison gas attack Note the upside-down held rifle on the left offers a view of the smooth receiver.]] | ||
[[File:wf_chass_2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_chass_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A slightly different view of the same Chassepot shows the rest of the gun.]] | ||
==Lebel 1886== | ==Lebel Mle. 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|450px|Lebel | [[File:Modele1886Lebel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lebel Mle. 1886 - 8x50Rmm]] | ||
[[File:wf_lebel.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_lebel.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The unused Lebel is seen lying on the ground to 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|500px|German soldiers prepare the position for the Maxim.]] | ||
[[File:wf_15_2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_15_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The MG team repeal the French attack.]] | ||
==Hotchkiss M1914== | ==Hotchkiss M1914== | ||
A [[Hotchkiss M1914 Machine Gun]] is mounted on a French tank. | 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:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with tripod - 8x50mmR Lebel / 7.92x57mm Mauser / 11mm Gras]] | ||
[[File:wf_hotoch.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_hotoch.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A promotional picture of the two tanks with actors fraternizing. The right tank has the Hotchkiss.]] | ||
=Hand Grenades= | =Hand Grenades= | ||
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==Model 17 Stielhandgranate== | ==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. | 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 | [[File:German ww1 hand grenade.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Model 17 Stielhandgranate]] | ||
[[File:wf_m17_0.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_m17_0.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Some M17s lying on the edge of the German trench during the trench raid.]] | ||
[[File:wf_m17_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_m17_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|While in No Man's Land, 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|500px|The Bavarian carries three M17s on his belt.]] | ||
[[File:wf_m17_2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_m17_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another unused 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|500px|The Model 16 lies in the middle between the two soldiers.]] | ||
==Model 1914 Ball Grenade== | ==Model 1914 Ball Grenade== | ||
Model 1914 Ball Grenades are used by French soldiers 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|500px|The two French soldier to the left and right hold Ball Grenades.]] | ||
[[File:wf_ball.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_ball.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Ball Grenade thrown in front of the Maxim position (between the broken tree trunks).]] | ||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
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==French Tank== | ==French Tank== | ||
The French army use tanks that are mockup from a Schneider CA1 and a Renault FT-17. | 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|500px|]] | ||
[[Category: Movie]] | [[Category: Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 12:16, 28 March 2021
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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
Ruby
A French soldier can be seen with a Ruby pistol during 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
Many Mauser Gewehr 1871 are seen in the German artillery bunker and in the hands of French and German soldiers.
Chassepot Mle. 1866
The majority of French soldiers are seen armed with old single-shot Chassepot 1866 rifles, recognizable by the smooth receiver that differentiates it from the improved Gras Model 1874.
Lebel Mle. 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
Model 1914 Ball Grenades are used by French soldiers during the trench raid.
Other
French Tank
The French army use tanks that are mockup from a Schneider CA1 and a Renault FT-17.
