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''Battle of the Bulge'' is the 1965 World War II film that follows the events that occurred during the German winter offensive of 1944. Like a lot of World War II films of the time, this film features an all-star cast including [[Henry Fonda]], [[Telly Savalas]], [[Charles Bronson]], and [[Robert Shaw]]. While the film does feature several impressive tank battle sequences, many of the events and characters in the film were fictionalized for dramatic purposes. | |||
The following firearms can be seen in the film ''Battle of the Bulge:'' | The following firearms can be seen in the film ''Battle of the Bulge:'' | ||
[[Image:Battle bulge cover.jpg|right|thumb|none|300px|Battle of the Bulge (1965)]] | |||
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==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
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The [[M1 Garand]] was the most common weapon among US infantrymen during WWII. The M1 Garand is carried by numerous US soldiers throughout the film. | The [[M1 Garand]] was the most common weapon among US infantrymen during WWII. The M1 Garand is carried by numerous US soldiers throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image: Bulge002.jpg|thumb| | [[Image: Bulge002.jpg|thumb|600px|none|US Troops with their M1 Garand rifles retreat from oncoming German armor.]] | ||
[[Image: Bulge007.jpg|thumb| | [[Image: Bulge007.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Several US Troops fire their M1 Garand rifles at escaping German tankers.]] | ||
==M1 Garand (sniper scope)== | |||
An [[M1 Garand]] fitted with a scope is used by Sgt. Duquesne ([[George Montgomery]]), possibly a M1C or D Garand. | |||
[[Image:Bulge sniper rifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Duquesne ([[George Montgomery]]) shoots the sniper rifle.]] | |||
[[Image:Bulge 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
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The [[M1 Carbine]] is seen briefly held by a German infiltrator disguised as a US soldier. | The [[M1 Carbine]] is seen briefly held by a German infiltrator disguised as a US soldier. | ||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]] | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]] | ||
[[Image: Bulge000.jpg|thumb| | [[Image: Bulge000.jpg|thumb|600px|none|German infiltrators disguised as US troops surprise Col. Hessler ([[Robert Shaw]]). The M1 Carbine is carried by the soldier on the left.]] | ||
==M3 Grease Gun== | ==M3 Grease Gun== | ||
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The [[M3 Grease Gun]] is the most common submachine gun carried by US infantrymen during WWII and is seen used by Sgt. Duquesne and Lt. Weaver. | The [[M3 Grease Gun]] is the most common submachine gun carried by US infantrymen during WWII and is seen used by Sgt. Duquesne and Lt. Weaver. | ||
[[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge004.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Bulge004.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sgt. Duquesne ([[George Montgomery]]) holding an M3 Grease Gun as he inspects the battlefield with Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]).]] | ||
== Browning M1919.30 Caliber Machine Gun== | == Browning M1919.30 Caliber Machine Gun== | ||
M1919 A4 is seen mounted on the US tanks and is fired handheld by Sgt. Guffy ([[Telly Savalas]]). | M1919 A4 is seen mounted on the US tanks and is fired handheld by Sgt. Guffy ([[Telly Savalas]]). | ||
[[Image:BrowningM37MG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A variant of the Browning M1919 developed during World War 2, this model is designated the M37, with the ability to feed from either the left or the right of the weapon - 30-06. This example is shown without a tripod, only the pintle mount. This the MOST likely .30 cal machine gun to be seen firing from armored vehicles.]] | [[Image:BrowningM37MG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A variant of the Browning M1919 developed during World War 2, this model is designated the M37, with the ability to feed from either the left or the right of the weapon - 30-06. This example is shown without a tripod, only the pintle mount. This the MOST likely .30 cal machine gun to be seen firing from armored vehicles.]] | ||
[[Image: Bulge006.jpg|thumb| | [[Image: Bulge006.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sgt. Guffy ([[Telly Savalas]]) firing the M1919A4 handheld.]] | ||
==Thompson M1A1== | ==Thompson M1A1== | ||
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Wolenski ([[Charles Bronson]]) uses an [[M1 Bazooka#M20 Bazooka|M20 Bazooka]] with shield to damage a German Tiger Tank. If these are indeed M20 Super Bazookas then they are anachronistic. The M20s were not issued until the Korean War (1950). | Wolenski ([[Charles Bronson]]) uses an [[M1 Bazooka#M20 Bazooka|M20 Bazooka]] with shield to damage a German Tiger Tank. If these are indeed M20 Super Bazookas then they are anachronistic. The M20s were not issued until the Korean War (1950). | ||
[[Image:M20A1SuperBazooka.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M20 "Super Bazooka" 3.5"]] | [[Image:M20A1SuperBazooka.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M20 "Super Bazooka" 3.5"]] | ||
[[Image: Bulge001.jpg|thumb| | [[Image: Bulge001.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Wolenski ([[Charles Bronson]]) fires the Bazooka using the shoulder of Lt. Col. Kiley ([[Henry Fonda]]).]] | ||
==Colt M1911A1== | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
Seen in the holster of US officers and used by Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]). | Seen in the holster of US officers and used by Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]). | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|500px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|500px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image: Bulge003.jpg|thumb| | [[Image: Bulge003.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Lt. Weaver has his M1911 out as they observe the oncoming German offensive.]] | ||
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==M1903A3 Springfield== | ==M1903A3 Springfield== | ||
The [[M1903 Springfield#M1903A3 Springfield|M1903A3 Springfield]] can be seen used by American soldiers and is often-times seen firing rifle grenades. | The [[M1903 Springfield#M1903A3 Springfield|M1903A3 Springfield]] can be seen used by American soldiers and is often-times seen firing rifle grenades. | ||
[[Image:Springfield03A3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Springfield03A3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M1903A3 Springfield - .30-06]] | ||
==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ||
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Seen fitted to several [[M1 Garand]] rifles. | Seen fitted to several [[M1 Garand]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:M1 garand M7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M7 rifle grenade launcher]] | [[Image:M1 garand M7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M7 rifle grenade launcher]] | ||
==Sturmgewehr 44== | ==Sturmgewehr 44== | ||
Revision as of 06:33, 4 September 2010
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Battle of the Bulge is the 1965 World War II film that follows the events that occurred during the German winter offensive of 1944. Like a lot of World War II films of the time, this film features an all-star cast including Henry Fonda, Telly Savalas, Charles Bronson, and Robert Shaw. While the film does feature several impressive tank battle sequences, many of the events and characters in the film were fictionalized for dramatic purposes.
The following firearms can be seen in the film Battle of the Bulge:
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand was the most common weapon among US infantrymen during WWII. The M1 Garand is carried by numerous US soldiers throughout the film.
M1 Garand (sniper scope)
An M1 Garand fitted with a scope is used by Sgt. Duquesne (George Montgomery), possibly a M1C or D Garand.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is seen briefly held by a German infiltrator disguised as a US soldier.
M3 Grease Gun
The M3 Grease Gun is the most common submachine gun carried by US infantrymen during WWII and is seen used by Sgt. Duquesne and Lt. Weaver.
Browning M1919.30 Caliber Machine Gun
M1919 A4 is seen mounted on the US tanks and is fired handheld by Sgt. Guffy (Telly Savalas).
Thompson M1A1
The Thompson rarely seen used by American infantryman.
M20 Bazooka
Wolenski (Charles Bronson) uses an M20 Bazooka with shield to damage a German Tiger Tank. If these are indeed M20 Super Bazookas then they are anachronistic. The M20s were not issued until the Korean War (1950).
Colt M1911A1
Seen in the holster of US officers and used by Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur).
Browning M2 Aircraft
The Browning M2 can be seen mounted on US Army vehicles.
M1903A3 Springfield
The M1903A3 Springfield can be seen used by American soldiers and is often-times seen firing rifle grenades.
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle can be seen used by American Military personnel.
M7 rifle grenade
Seen fitted to several M1 Garand rifles.
Sturmgewehr 44
Used by a German soldier and this is the rifle that Lt. Col. Kiley (Henry Fonda) examined from a captured German patrol while he was checking the personnel in a bunker.
Karabiner 98k
The most common weapon seen by German soldiers.
MP40
Used by German soldiers and captured by Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur).
Walther P38
A Walther P38 is seen in the holster of Colonel Hessler (Robert Shaw).
MAT-49
Seen used by the disguised Germans at the rail yard.(anachronistic)
