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=Pistols= | =Pistols= | ||
==Kongsberg M/1914== | ==Kongsberg M/1914== | ||
A license-produced Colt M1911, the Kongsberg is the service sidearm of Norwegian officers. | A license-produced [[M1911 pistol series#M1911|Colt M1911]], the Kongsberg is the service sidearm of Norwegian officers. | ||
[[File:Kongsberg M1914.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Kongsberg M/1914 - .45 ACP]] | [[File:Kongsberg M1914.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Kongsberg M/1914 - .45 ACP]] | ||
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==Fusil Berthier Modèle 1907/15== | ==Fusil Berthier Modèle 1907/15== | ||
French chasseurs are armed with WWI-vintage Berthiers in conjunction with | French chasseurs are armed with WWI-vintage [[Berthier_Rifles#Fusil_Mod.C3.A8le_1907-15_Rifle|Berthiers]] in conjunction with MAS-36s. With the lack of the distinctive protrusions that the five-round 1907/16 variant has, the Berthier depicted in the film is the earlier, three-shot 1907/15. | ||
[[File:Fusil Mle 1907-15.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Berthier M1907/15 - 8x50mmR Lebel]] | [[File:Fusil Mle 1907-15.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Berthier M1907/15 - 8x50mmR Lebel]] | ||
[[File:Narvik-Berthier01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French soldier introduces himself to Gunnar, Berthier in hand. The newer MAS-36s are with some soldiers.]] | [[File:Narvik-Berthier01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French soldier introduces himself to Gunnar, Berthier in hand. The newer MAS-36s are with some soldiers.]] | ||
==Karabiner 98k== | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
The Karabiner 98k is the standard-issue rifle of German soldiers in the film. | The [[Karabiner 98k]] is the standard-issue rifle of German soldiers in the film. | ||
[[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
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==MAS-36== | ==MAS-36== | ||
The newer MAS-36 are featured with French chasseurs who arrive to liberate Gunnar from a brief stint in German captivity. | The newer [[MAS-36]] are featured with French chasseurs who arrive to liberate Gunnar from a brief stint in German captivity. | ||
[[File:MAS36.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MAS-36 - 7.5x54mm French]] | [[File:MAS36.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MAS-36 - 7.5x54mm French]] | ||
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==Maschinenpistole 40== | ==Maschinenpistole 40== | ||
The MP 40 is the standard-issue submachine gun of German soldiers. Gunnar briefly uses one to kill two German soldiers following his liberation from captivity. | The [[MP40|MP 40]] is the standard-issue submachine gun of German soldiers. Gunnar briefly uses one to kill two German soldiers following his liberation from captivity. | ||
While technically accurate for the time period, the earlier MP 38 would be more appropriate. | While technically accurate for the time period, the earlier MP 38 would be more appropriate as the MP 40 would have only entered production, too late . | ||
[[File:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Machinenpistole - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | [[File:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Machinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Madsen M1914== | ==Madsen M1914== | ||
The Madsen M1914 is the standard-issue light machine gun for Norwegian forces. Some German soldiers utilizes a captured Madsen. | The [[Madsen machine gun|Madsen M1914]] is the standard-issue light machine gun for Norwegian forces. Some German soldiers utilizes a captured Madsen. | ||
[[File:MadsenM1902.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Danish Madsen M1902 - 8x58mmR Danish Krag]] | [[File:MadsenM1902.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Danish Madsen M1902 - 8x58mmR Danish Krag]] | ||
[[File:Narvik-Madsen01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|With its German operator recently deceased, the Madsen nevertheless still rings with his finger on the trigger.]] | [[File:Narvik-Madsen01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|With its German operator recently deceased, the Madsen nevertheless still rings with his finger on the trigger.]] | ||
==MG 34== | ==MG 34== | ||
MG | [[MG34|MG 34]]s are used by German soldiers in both fixed ''Lafette 34'' mounts and individually. Allied soldiers uses a captured MG 34 in some scenes. | ||
[[File:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Maschinengewehr 34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Maschinengewehr 34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Narvik-MG3401.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Norwegian gunner and his French assistant gunner suppresses a German position.]] | [[File:Narvik-MG3401.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Norwegian gunner and his French assistant gunner suppresses a German position.]] | ||
Revision as of 18:25, 24 July 2023
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Narvik (Norwegian: Kampen om Narvik) is a 2022 Norwegian war drama film, based on the real-life battle of Narvik between Norwegian soldiers and later British, French, and Polish forces against Nazi Germany in April-June 1940. Inflicting the first major defeat against Hitler's war machine, the small, idyllic town located in the country's north held 85% of the iron ore used by Germany, who sought to take over the town for its sole monopoly.
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Pistols
Kongsberg M/1914
A license-produced Colt M1911, the Kongsberg is the service sidearm of Norwegian officers.
Rifles and Carbines
Fusil Berthier Modèle 1907/15
French chasseurs are armed with WWI-vintage Berthiers in conjunction with MAS-36s. With the lack of the distinctive protrusions that the five-round 1907/16 variant has, the Berthier depicted in the film is the earlier, three-shot 1907/15.
Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k is the standard-issue rifle of German soldiers in the film.
Krag-Jørgensen m/1894
A dated bolt-action rifle with a horizontal side-loading magazine, the Krag-Jørgensen is the primary service rifle used by Norwegian soldiers.
MAS-36
The newer MAS-36 are featured with French chasseurs who arrive to liberate Gunnar from a brief stint in German captivity.
Submachine Guns
Maschinenpistole 40
The MP 40 is the standard-issue submachine gun of German soldiers. Gunnar briefly uses one to kill two German soldiers following his liberation from captivity. While technically accurate for the time period, the earlier MP 38 would be more appropriate as the MP 40 would have only entered production, too late .
Machine Guns
Madsen M1914
The Madsen M1914 is the standard-issue light machine gun for Norwegian forces. Some German soldiers utilizes a captured Madsen.
MG 34
MG 34s are used by German soldiers in both fixed Lafette 34 mounts and individually. Allied soldiers uses a captured MG 34 in some scenes.
