A Bridge Too Far: Difference between revisions - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games
A Bridge Too Far: Difference between revisions
Used throughout the movie, especially by [[James Caan]] when threatening a 101st Airborne combat surgeon (Arthur Hill) in order to get him to treat his wounded captain (Nicholas Campbell). And also by '''Roy Urquhart''' when he blows away a German soldier passing a house window. Actually left-over WW1 M1911 Pistols in .455 Webley & Scott Auto were issued to the British Forces chambered in .455 Webley for the Royal Navy/Royal Air Force, but lend-lease .45ACP M1911A1s were commonly issued to paratroopers and commandos.
Used throughout the movie, especially by [[James Caan]] when threatening a 101st Airborne combat surgeon (Arthur Hill) in order to get him to treat his wounded captain (Nicholas Campbell). The handgun is also seen, albeit briefly, holstered amongst American officers, NCOs and Military Police.
[[Image:BTF-M1911 03A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Eddie Dohun ([[James Caan]]) threatens the Colonel ([[Arthur Hill]]) to convince him to treat his friend.]]
[[Image:BTF-M1911 03A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Eddie Dohun ([[James Caan]]) threatens the Colonel ([[Arthur Hill]]) to convince him to treat his friend.]]
[[Image:M1911 .455.JPG|thumb|none|350px|M1911 .455 Webley issued to RAF Pilots]]
[[Image:BTF-ConneryPistolA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British 1st Airborne General '''Roy Urquhart''' ([[Sean Connery]]) fires an M1911A1 - .45ACP. His junior officers also carry M1911s which is odd since being British ARMY officers, they would be issued Browning Hi-Powers.]]
Actually issue of Browning Hi-Powers to Airborne Forces only started after Operation Market Garden, so use of the M1911 is historically accurate
==[[M1911 pistol series|M1911]] ==
Apparently, the widespread issue of Browning Hi Power pistols (the iconic handgun of elite British Military units in World War II) to British Airborne units, only started after Operation Market Garden, so it is appropriate that they are seen using another handgun. A likely candidate in this case is the M1911 chambered in .455 Webley, issued to members of the R.A.F. In the film, the British M1911 is used by '''Roy Urquhart''' and several other Airborne officers as they try to evade capture by Waffen SS forces.
[[Image:M1911-RAFIssue455.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1911 .455 Webley, a licensed handgun to the British Armed Forces after World War 1, issued to members of the R.A.F. (and possibly by proximity, members of the Army Airborne.]]
[[Image:BTF-ConneryPistolA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British 1st Airborne General '''Roy Urquhart''' ([[Sean Connery]]) fires an M1911 Variant, quite possibly the .455 Webley Version of the M1911.]]
Used by all British Troops, mostly the Grenadier Guards in the Armored Column as well as the British 1st Airborne Division when they were trapped in Arnhem. The No 4 Mk 1* rifle was also seen in the hands of the Polish Airborne brigade troops. Colonel John Frost (Anthony Hopkins) was also seen using a No.4 rifle during the later stages of the battle for Arnhem.
Used by American Soldiers and mounted on jeeps and other vehicles. Most notably seen when James Caan pulls one out of it's Jeep mount when he is hiding from a German Patrol in the Forest. Also used by Elliott Gould when leading the charge to capture a bridge.
A Folding stock version of the M1 Carbine, this should have been more prevalent amongst the American Airborne troops, however only a few samples are ever seen in the film, most notably during large scenes of massing troops.
Used throughout the movie, especially by James Caan when threatening a 101st Airborne combat surgeon (Arthur Hill) in order to get him to treat his wounded captain (Nicholas Campbell). The handgun is also seen, albeit briefly, holstered amongst American officers, NCOs and Military Police.
Apparently, the widespread issue of Browning Hi Power pistols (the iconic handgun of elite British Military units in World War II) to British Airborne units, only started after Operation Market Garden, so it is appropriate that they are seen using another handgun. A likely candidate in this case is the M1911 chambered in .455 Webley, issued to members of the R.A.F. In the film, the British M1911 is used by Roy Urquhart and several other Airborne officers as they try to evade capture by Waffen SS forces.
Seen only briefly during some of the massing troops scenes, the M1/M1A1 Thompson has a peculiarly small roll in the film. The vast majority of Americans are armed with M1 Garands and M1 Carbines, which is unusual, since during many of the battles, nary an M1A1 Thompson can be seen, which is inaccurate.
The standard submachine gun for British and Polish Airborne units. Differentiated from earlier models by the wooden vertical foregrip and wooden stock.
No2 Portable Flamethrower
Used in the attack on the German bunker on the Arnhem bridge this weapon, known as the "Lifebuoy" for its' resemblance to a lifesaver, was the standard British flamethrower.
Projectile Infantry Anti-Tank
Used throughout the movie by British and Polish airborne units (who were similarly equipped) this weapon fired a 3 lb. hollow charge warhead via means of a powerful spring which ignited its propellant. The weapon had a powerful recoil which necessitated it being fired prone since any other position would knock the user flat down. Seen especially during the repulse of the initial German assault on the Arnhem bridge.