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The Eagle Has Landed follows the German High Command's elaborate plan to capture Winston Churchill and bring him to Germany using a | The Eagle Has Landed follows the German High Command's elaborate plan to capture Winston Churchill and bring him to Germany using what remained of a detachment of elite Paratroopers. This film is based on the Jack Higgins Novel of the same name. | ||
'''The following firearms were used in the film ''The Eagle Has Landed'':''' | '''The following firearms were used in the film ''The Eagle Has Landed'':''' | ||
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[[Image:M2CarB1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M2 Carbine.]] | [[Image:M2CarB1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M2 Carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:TEHLM2c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Colonel Pitts with his M2 Carbine.]] | [[Image:TEHLM2c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Colonel Pitts with his M2 Carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:TEHLM2c2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Army Ranger takes cover and returns fire at the German | [[Image:TEHLM2c2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Army Ranger takes cover and returns fire at the German Paratroopers.]] | ||
[[Image:TEHLM2c3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Ranger seen holding his M2 Carbine.]] | [[Image:TEHLM2c3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Ranger seen holding his M2 Carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:TEHLM2c4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ranger seen with his M2 Carbine before attacking the church.]] | [[Image:TEHLM2c4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ranger seen with his M2 Carbine before attacking the church.]] | ||
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== M20 "Super Bazooka" == | == M20 "Super Bazooka" == | ||
The Rangers use several anachronistic [[M20 Bazooka#M20 "Super Bazooka" (3.5" Rocket)|M20 Bazookas]] during their attempts to take control of the church. | The Rangers use several anachronistic [[M20 Bazooka#M20 "Super Bazooka" (3.5" Rocket)|M20 Bazookas]] during their attempts to eliminate the Germans in the watermill and also take control of the church. | ||
[[Image:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M9 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch]] | [[Image:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M9 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch]] | ||
[[Image:TEHLBazooka.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M20 Bazooka seen in the jeep as Colonel Pitt and his men prepair to depart.]] | [[Image:TEHLBazooka.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M20 Bazooka seen in the jeep as Colonel Pitt and his men prepair to depart.]] | ||
[[Image:TEHLBazooka2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ranger prepairs to fire his M20 "Super Bazooka" from the jeep.]] | [[Image:TEHLBazooka2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ranger prepairs to fire his M20 "Super Bazooka" from the jeep.]] | ||
[[Image:TEHLBazooka3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M20 "Bazooka" being fired at the German | [[Image:TEHLBazooka3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M20 "Bazooka" being fired at the German Paratroopers.]] | ||
[[Image:TEHLBazooka4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Ranger prepairs to fire the m20 "Bazooka"]] | [[Image:TEHLBazooka4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Ranger prepairs to fire the m20 "Bazooka"]] | ||
[[Image:TEHLBazooka5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the M20 "Bazooka" muzzle.]] | [[Image:TEHLBazooka5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the M20 "Bazooka" muzzle.]] | ||
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[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:TEHLM250.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Browning M2 seen in the armored vehicle.]] | [[Image:TEHLM250.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Browning M2 seen in the armored vehicle.]] | ||
[[Image:TEHLM2502.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Browning M2 being fired at the German | [[Image:TEHLM2502.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Browning M2 being fired at the German Paratroopers.]] | ||
== Mk 2 Hand Grenade == | == Mk 2 Hand Grenade == | ||
Revision as of 18:49, 19 May 2010
The Eagle Has Landed follows the German High Command's elaborate plan to capture Winston Churchill and bring him to Germany using what remained of a detachment of elite Paratroopers. This film is based on the Jack Higgins Novel of the same name.
The following firearms were used in the film The Eagle Has Landed:
Sten Mk. II
Oberst Kurt Steiner (Michael Caine) and his men from the 12th Fallschirmjaeger Abteilung all carry Sten Mk. II submachine guns on the mission when they are disguised as Free Polish Paratroopers.
M2 Carbine
Colonel Pitts (Larry Hagman) and most of his Rangers, including Captain Clark (Treat Williams), are equipped with anachronistic M2 Carbines. Several of the Rangers magazines are seen taped together "Jungle Style" for faster reloads.
Gewehr 98
Several German soldiers at the train station are seen carrying Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifles.
FG 42
At least two of Steiner's men are armed with FG 42 rifles when they arrive at the train station.
M3 "Grease Gun"
A Ranger is seen using a M3 "Grease Gun" during the assault on the church.
Colt Commander
Colonel Pitts carries a Colt Commander as his sidearm. He is seen with the pistol when he searching Joanna's house. A Colt Commander is also seen briefly being used by a Ranger during the church battle.
Walther P38
Carried by Steiner and his second in command Von Neustadt (Sven-Bertil Taube) sidearm is a Walther P38 pistol.
Luger P08
Sergeant Major Brandt is seen with a Luger P08 pistol during the train station scene.
Walther PPK
Oberst Max Radl (Robert Duvall) is seen relinquishing his sidearm, a Walther PPK, when he is arrested by the Gestapo.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Joanna (Jean Marsh) is seen using what appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver.
M20 "Super Bazooka"
The Rangers use several anachronistic M20 Bazookas during their attempts to eliminate the Germans in the watermill and also take control of the church.
Double Barrel Shotgun
Liam Devlin (Donald Sutherland) acquires a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun along with a motorcycle when he takes up the post of game keeper at Studley Constable's stately home estate.
MG 34
A MG34 is seen mounted on a motorcycle during the train station scenes.
M2 Browning
A Browning M2 machine gun is seen in the armored vehicle being used during the assault on the church.
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
Colonel Pitts and several other Rangers are seen using Mk 2 hand grenade during their assault on the church.
