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{{Infobox TV|{{PAGENAME}} | {{Infobox TV|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name = Die Flucht <br | |name = ''Die Flucht''<br>''March of Millions'' | ||
|picture = FluchtCover.jpg | |picture = FluchtCover.jpg | ||
|caption = ''Movie Poster'' | |caption = ''Movie Poster'' | ||
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|director = Kai Wessel | |director = Kai Wessel | ||
|date= March 4 and 5, 2007 | |date= March 4 and 5, 2007 | ||
|language = French<br | |language = French<br>German<br>Polish<br>Russian | ||
|seasons = 1 | |seasons = 1 | ||
|episodes = 2 | |episodes = 2 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''''March of Millions''''' is a 2007 German two-part film drama directed by Kai Wessel. Summer of 1944, Lena Countess von Mahlenberg | '''''March of Millions''''' is a 2007 German two-part film drama directed by Kai Wessel. Summer of 1944, Lena Countess von Mahlenberg returned from Berlin to her East Prussian homeland. Once there, the self-confident young woman is confronted not only with her family's past but also with the desolate situation of the civilian population. In the chaos of war, Lena revolted against senseless orders from the Wehrmacht and campaigned for the rights of forced laborers. In doing so, she develops a special relationship with the French prisoner François. As the Eastern Front approaches, a huge flow of refugees begins | ||
{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
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==Walther P38== | ==Walther P38== | ||
An SS soldier is briefly seen with a [[Walther P38]] during the removal of forced laborers from the estate of the Mahlenbergs. | An SS soldier is briefly seen with a [[Walther P38]] during the removal of forced laborers from the estate of the Mahlenbergs. | ||
[[ | [[File:Mauser-P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-WaltherP-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SS soldier brandishes his Walther to prevent François ([[Jean-Yves Berteloot]]) from getting Mikolai.]] | [[File:Flucht-WaltherP-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SS soldier brandishes his Walther to prevent François ([[Jean-Yves Berteloot]]) from getting Mikolai.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-WaltherP-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Same soldier holds the pistol before aiming at François.]] | [[File:Flucht-WaltherP-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Same soldier holds the pistol before aiming at François.]] | ||
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==Walther PPK== | ==Walther PPK== | ||
Ferdinand von Gernstorff ([[Max von Thun]]) owns a [[Walther PPK]]. | Ferdinand von Gernstorff ([[Max von Thun]]) owns a [[Walther PPK]]. | ||
[[ | [[File:PPKNazi1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther PPK - .32 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-PPK1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ferdinand removes the PPK from the drawer during the dispute with his brother.]] | [[File:Flucht-PPK1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ferdinand removes the PPK from the drawer during the dispute with his brother.]] | ||
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==Luger P08== | ==Luger P08== | ||
A [[Luger P08]] is briefly used by Heinrich von Gernstorff ([[Tonio Arango]]) in the second episode to put a wounded horse out of its misery. | A [[Luger P08]] is briefly used by Heinrich von Gernstorff ([[Tonio Arango]]) in the second episode to put a wounded horse out of its misery. | ||
[[File:Luger.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 | [[File:Luger.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Luger1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Heinrich points the Luger at the wounded horse. Note the position of the toggle | [[File:Flucht-Luger1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Heinrich points the Luger at the wounded horse. Note the position of the toggle action; in the next scene it moves into the firing position without being touched.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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==Karabiner 98k== | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
German soldiers, | German Wehrmacht, Waffen SS soldiers, and ''Volkssturm'' can be seen using [[Karabiner 98k]]s. Ferdinand, Fritz, and a few Soviet soldiers are seen with these carbines, too. | ||
[[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-karabiner1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers at a railway station in East-Prussia with their carbines slung.]] | [[File:Flucht-karabiner1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers at a railway station in East-Prussia with their carbines slung.]] | ||
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==Mauser Puška vz. 98/22== | ==Mauser Puška vz. 98/22== | ||
Fritz ([[Josef Mattes]]) can be seen with a full-length Mauser rifle, which appears to be a [[Vz. 98/22 Czech Mauser]]. | Fritz ([[Josef Mattes]]) can be seen with a full-length Mauser rifle, which appears to be a [[Vz. 98/22 Czech Mauser]]. | ||
[[ | [[File:Czech98-22Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Puška CZ Brno 98/22 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Mauser0.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The enthusiastic Fritz is getting ready to be driven to the front.]] | [[File:Flucht-Mauser0.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The enthusiastic Fritz is getting ready to be driven to the front.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Mauser1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A view of the Mauser slung over his shouldler.]] | [[File:Flucht-Mauser1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A view of the Mauser slung over his shouldler.]] | ||
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==Mosin Nagant M91/30== | ==Mosin Nagant M91/30== | ||
Soviet soldiers are mainly armed with [[Mosin Nagant M91/30]] rifles. At the German checkpoint, German soldiers and ''Volkssturm'' members can also be seen Mosin-Nagants. | Soviet soldiers are mainly armed with [[Mosin Nagant M91/30]] rifles. At the German checkpoint, German soldiers and ''Volkssturm'' members can also be seen Mosin-Nagants. | ||
[[File:M9130.jpg|thumb|none|450px| | [[File:M9130.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mosin Nagant M91/30 - 7.62x54mmR]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Mosin1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soviet soldier holds his rifle while riding on a tank.]] | [[File:Flucht-Mosin1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soviet soldier holds his rifle while riding on a tank.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Mosin2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shoulder view of another soldier. This Mosin-Nagant has a curved bolt | [[File:Flucht-Mosin2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shoulder view of another soldier. This Mosin-Nagant has a curved bolt handle which was actually common on scoped variants.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Mosin2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the barrel with the hooded front sight.]] | [[File:Flucht-Mosin2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the barrel with the hooded front sight.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MosinandShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An old ''Volkssturm'' member talking to Heinrich with a Mosin-Nagant over his back.]] | [[File:Flucht-MosinandShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An old ''Volkssturm'' member talking to Heinrich with a Mosin-Nagant over his back.]] | ||
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==Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine== | ==Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine== | ||
Some [[Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine]]s are also used by Soviet soldiers. | Some [[Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine]]s are also used by Soviet soldiers. | ||
[[File:M44Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine | [[File:M44Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine - 7.62x54mm R]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MosinCarbine1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soviet soldier jumps off a tank with his M44 carbine.]] | [[File:Flucht-MosinCarbine1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soviet soldier jumps off a tank with his M44 carbine.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MosinCarbine2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same soldier rushes to the villa.]] | [[File:Flucht-MosinCarbine2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same soldier rushes to the villa.]] | ||
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==Mauser Standard Modell== | ==Mauser Standard Modell== | ||
A single [[Mauser Standard Modell|Standard Modell]] rifle is briefly seen in the hands of a ''Feldgendarmerie''. | A single [[Mauser Standard Modell|Standard Modell]] rifle is briefly seen in the hands of a ''Feldgendarmerie''. | ||
[[ | [[File:Mauser Standard Modell.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Standard Modell - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MauserRifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier on the left holds his Mauser. Note the under-barrel sling swivel.]] | [[File:Flucht-MauserRifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier on the left holds his Mauser. Note the under-barrel sling swivel.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MauserRifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The straight bolt handle is seen.]] | [[File:Flucht-MauserRifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The straight bolt handle is seen.]] | ||
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==Enfield P14== | ==Enfield P14== | ||
A German soldier can be seen with a British [[Pattern 1914 Enfield]] rifle at the checkpoint. | A German soldier can be seen with a British [[Pattern 1914 Enfield]] rifle at the checkpoint. | ||
[[ | [[File:Pattern1914.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pattern M1914 (P 14) Enfield - .303 UK]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier walks with the P14. Note the front sight with large "ears".]] | [[File:Flucht-Rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier walks with the P14. Note the front sight with large "ears".]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Rifle1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same soldier draws a ZIS gun which offers another view of the rifle.]] | [[File:Flucht-Rifle1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same soldier draws a ZIS gun which offers another view of the rifle.]] | ||
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==Mosin Nagant M1891 Dragoon== | ==Mosin Nagant M1891 Dragoon== | ||
What appears to be a [[Mosin Nagant M1891]] Dragoon rifle is carried by a German soldier at the same checkpoint. | What appears to be a [[Mosin Nagant M1891]] Dragoon rifle is carried by a German soldier at the same checkpoint. | ||
[[ | [[File:MosinDragoon1891.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mosin Nagant M1891 Dragoon - 7.62x54mm R]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldier in the left background with the rifle slung.]] | [[File:Flucht-Rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldier in the left background with the rifle slung.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Rifle3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same soldier and rifle on the left.]] | [[File:Flucht-Rifle3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same soldier and rifle on the left.]] | ||
==Mauser | ==Zastava M48 Mauser== | ||
An [[M48 Yugoslavian Mauser]] is used by one German soldier of a firing squad. | An [[M48 Yugoslavian Mauser]] is used by one German soldier of a firing squad. | ||
[[ | [[File:M48-Yugo-Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Zastava Puška M.48 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-karabiner6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three members of a firing squad working the bolt handles. The left one is the Yugoslavian Mauser.]] | [[File:Flucht-karabiner6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three members of a firing squad working the bolt handles. The left one is the Yugoslavian Mauser.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
== | ==MG 42== | ||
An [[MG42]] is briefly seen in front of the SS headquarters. | An [[MG42]] is briefly seen in front of the SS headquarters. | ||
[[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinengewehr 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinengewehr 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MG1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two forced laborers prepare the MG42 on the left side of the entrance.]] | [[File:Flucht-MG1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two forced laborers prepare the MG42 on the left side of the entrance.]] | ||
== | ==MG 34== | ||
Two [[MG34]]s are mounted on a motorcycle and a post-war OT-810 half-track standing for an Sd.Kfz. 251. | Two [[MG34]]s are mounted on a motorcycle and a post-war OT-810 half-track standing for an Sd.Kfz. 251. | ||
[[File:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MMaschinengewehr 34 | [[File:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MMaschinengewehr 34 - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MG34-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MP patrol's first motorcycle armed with the MG34.]] | [[File:Flucht-MG34-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MP patrol's first motorcycle armed with the MG34.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MG34-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the passing motorcycle.]] | [[File:Flucht-MG34-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the passing motorcycle.]] | ||
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==F-1== | ==F-1== | ||
A Soviet soldier and officer make use of [[F-1 hand grenade]]s that have different time | A Soviet soldier and officer make use of [[F-1 hand grenade]]s that have different time delays. | ||
[[File:Deactivated f1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|F-1 | [[File:Deactivated f1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|F-1 hand grenade]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-F1Grenade0.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier pulls the pin of his grenade before placing it in front of the door.]] | [[File:Flucht-F1Grenade0.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier pulls the pin of his grenade before placing it in front of the door.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-F1Grenade1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grenade rolled down the uneven stairs.]] | [[File:Flucht-F1Grenade1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grenade rolled down the uneven stairs.]] | ||
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==Double Barreled Shotgun== | ==Double Barreled Shotgun== | ||
Several old ''Volkssturm'' members can briefly be seen with [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]s. | Several old ''Volkssturm'' members can briefly be seen with [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]s. | ||
[[ | [[File:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The members marching with their slung shotguns.]] | [[File:Flucht-Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The members marching with their slung shotguns.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-MosinandShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A full view of one carried shotgun on the right.]] | [[File:Flucht-MosinandShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A full view of one carried shotgun on the right.]] | ||
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==Leuchtpistole== | ==Leuchtpistole== | ||
A ''Feldgendarmerie'' officer fires a [[Leuchtpistole]] in Episode 2. | A ''Feldgendarmerie'' officer fires a [[Leuchtpistole]] in Episode 2. | ||
[[ | [[File:Pistol German WW2 flare gun 'Leuchtpistole' Heeresmodell 1934, Code 'S-1938'.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Leuchtpistole - 26.65mm]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Flare1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of his soldiers hands over the flare gun.]] | [[File:Flucht-Flare1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of his soldiers hands over the flare gun.]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-Flare2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer with the Leuchtpistole before firing.]] | [[File:Flucht-Flare2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer with the Leuchtpistole before firing.]] | ||
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==76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3)== | ==76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3)== | ||
The [[76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3)]] can be seen used by German soldiers. | The [[76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3)]] can be seen used by German soldiers. | ||
[[ | [[File:ZiS3 nn.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1942 (ZiS-3) 76mm Divisional Gun - 76mm]] | ||
[[File:Flucht-ZisGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers move the Divisional Gun in prepare to go over the frozen ''Frisches Haff'' (Vistula Lagoon).]] | [[File:Flucht-ZisGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers move the Divisional Gun in prepare to go over the frozen ''Frisches Haff'' (Vistula Lagoon).]] | ||
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March of Millions is a 2007 German two-part film drama directed by Kai Wessel. Summer of 1944, Lena Countess von Mahlenberg returned from Berlin to her East Prussian homeland. Once there, the self-confident young woman is confronted not only with her family's past but also with the desolate situation of the civilian population. In the chaos of war, Lena revolted against senseless orders from the Wehrmacht and campaigned for the rights of forced laborers. In doing so, she develops a special relationship with the French prisoner François. As the Eastern Front approaches, a huge flow of refugees begins
The following weapons were used in the film March of Millions:
Pistols
Walther P38
An SS soldier is briefly seen with a Walther P38 during the removal of forced laborers from the estate of the Mahlenbergs.
Walther PPK
Ferdinand von Gernstorff (Max von Thun) owns a Walther PPK.
FN Model 1922
When Soviet soldiers have arrived at his villa Berthold von Mahlenberg (Jürgen Hentsch) takes an FN Model 1922 pistol.
Luger P08
A Luger P08 is briefly used by Heinrich von Gernstorff (Tonio Arango) in the second episode to put a wounded horse out of its misery.
Submachine Guns
MP40
Wehrmacht, SS soldiers and Feldgendarmerie (Military Police) are wiedly armed with MP40s. At the end of Episode 1, the leader of the Soviet squad (Sakalas Uzdavinys) is also armed with this submachine gun.
MP38
Some MP38s are also wielded by German forces.
PPSh-41
PPSh-41 with drum magazines are used by some Soviet soldiers.
PPS-43
Some Soviets also have PPS-43 submachine guns.
Rifles
Karabiner 98k
German Wehrmacht, Waffen SS soldiers, and Volkssturm can be seen using Karabiner 98ks. Ferdinand, Fritz, and a few Soviet soldiers are seen with these carbines, too.
Mauser Puška vz. 98/22
Fritz (Josef Mattes) can be seen with a full-length Mauser rifle, which appears to be a Vz. 98/22 Czech Mauser.
Mosin Nagant M91/30
Soviet soldiers are mainly armed with Mosin Nagant M91/30 rifles. At the German checkpoint, German soldiers and Volkssturm members can also be seen Mosin-Nagants.
Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine
Some Mosin Nagant M44 Carbines are also used by Soviet soldiers.
Mauser Standard Modell
A single Standard Modell rifle is briefly seen in the hands of a Feldgendarmerie.
Enfield P14
A German soldier can be seen with a British Pattern 1914 Enfield rifle at the checkpoint.
Mosin Nagant M1891 Dragoon
What appears to be a Mosin Nagant M1891 Dragoon rifle is carried by a German soldier at the same checkpoint.
Zastava M48 Mauser
An M48 Yugoslavian Mauser is used by one German soldier of a firing squad.
Machine Guns
MG 42
An MG42 is briefly seen in front of the SS headquarters.
MG 34
Two MG34s are mounted on a motorcycle and a post-war OT-810 half-track standing for an Sd.Kfz. 251.
Hand Grenades
F-1
A Soviet soldier and officer make use of F-1 hand grenades that have different time delays.
Other
Double Barreled Shotgun
Several old Volkssturm members can briefly be seen with 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotguns.
T-34/85
Leuchtpistole
A Feldgendarmerie officer fires a Leuchtpistole in Episode 2.
76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3)
The 76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3) can be seen used by German soldiers.
