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Biopic of the wartime exploits of Audie Murphy (played by himself), the most decorated US soldier in World War II filmed in 1955. Starting with his boyhood in Texas, where he became the head of his family at a young age, then follows his enrollment in Army where he was assigned to the 3rd Division. He fought in North Africa, Sicily and Italy before landing in southern France and eventually fighting in Germany. A Medal of Honor recipient, he also received battle honors from the French and Belgian government. | Biopic of the wartime exploits of Audie Murphy (played by himself), the most decorated US soldier in World War II filmed in 1955. Starting with his boyhood in Texas, where he became the head of his family at a young age, then follows his enrollment in Army where he was assigned to the 3rd Division. He fought in North Africa, Sicily and Italy before landing in southern France and eventually fighting in Germany. A Medal of Honor recipient, he also received battle honors from the French and Belgian government. | ||
The battle scenes were reusued in Universal's ''The Young Warriors'' based on a novel by Richard Matheson who served as an infantryman in World War II. | |||
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Revision as of 08:46, 27 July 2010
Biopic of the wartime exploits of Audie Murphy (played by himself), the most decorated US soldier in World War II filmed in 1955. Starting with his boyhood in Texas, where he became the head of his family at a young age, then follows his enrollment in Army where he was assigned to the 3rd Division. He fought in North Africa, Sicily and Italy before landing in southern France and eventually fighting in Germany. A Medal of Honor recipient, he also received battle honors from the French and Belgian government.
The battle scenes were reusued in Universal's The Young Warriors based on a novel by Richard Matheson who served as an infantryman in World War II.
Rifles & Carbines
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is seen used by most of the US Soldiers in the film, including Audie Murphy.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is seen in the hands of officers, and later Audie Murphy. Note how Murphy has two magazines taped together for faster reload.
Karabiner 98k
German soldiers can be seen using the Karabiner 98k in the film.
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
Audie Murphy can be seen using the M1928A1 Thompson. Note how, like with his M1 Carbine, he has two magazines taped together.
MP40
The MP40 is seen in the hands of German soldiers.
Machine Guns and Automatic Rifles
Browning Automatic Rifle
One of the US soldiers uses a Browning Automatic Rifle.
Browning M1919A4
US soldiers can be seen using the Browning M1919A4
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB is seen mounted on Sherman tanks. Audie Murphy uses one to defeat an enemy infantry attack, earning him the Medal of Honor.
MG42
The MG42 is used heavily by the German soldiers in the film. Audie Murphy also uses one in a scene.
Shotguns
Winchester 1894
A young Audie Murphy uses the Winchester 1894 whilst hunting in Texas.
Anti-Tank Weapons
M20 Rocket Launcher "Super Bazooka"
The M20 Rocket Launcher, better known as the "Super Bazooka", is used by US soldiers to take out a house in Italy.
