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[[Image:TDB 8.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Corporal Peacock ([[Jack Watson]]) holding a [[M1911 pistol series|M1911A1 Pistol]] and a [[Thompson Submachine Gun|1928A1 Thompson]]]] | [[Image:TDB 8.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Corporal Peacock ([[Jack Watson]]) holding a [[M1911 pistol series|M1911A1 Pistol]] and a [[Thompson Submachine Gun|1928A1 Thompson]]]] | ||
== | ==Walther P38 Pistol== | ||
[[Image: | The [[Walter P38]] is fired by several German officers and soldiers in the film. | ||
[[Image:TDB | [[Image:P38.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Walther P38 Pistol - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:TDB 12.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German soldier firing a [[Walther P38|Walther P38 Pistol]]]] | |||
== | ==M1928A1 Thompson== | ||
The [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is used by the majority of the Brigade during their first mission. It's notably carried by | |||
Colonel Robert T. Frederick ([[William Holden]]), Maj. Alan Crown ([[Cliff Robertson]]), Corporal Wilfrid Peacock ([[Jack Watson]]) and Pvt. Hugh MacDonald ([[Richard Dawson]]). | |||
[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|400px|thumb|none|1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|400px|thumb|none|1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:TDB 10.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Colonel Robert T. Frederick ([[William Holden]]) holding a [[Thompson Submachine Gun|1928A1 Thompson]]]] | [[Image:TDB 10.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Colonel Robert T. Frederick ([[William Holden]]) holding a [[Thompson Submachine Gun|1928A1 Thompson]]]] | ||
[[Image:TDB 14.jpg|600px|thumb|none| | [[Image:TDB 32.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Pvt. Hugh MacDonald ([[Richard Dawson]]) with the Thompson during the mountain assault.]] | ||
[[Image:TDB 14.jpg|600px|thumb|none|MacDonal firing the [[Thompson Submachine Gun|1928A1 Thompson]].]] | |||
==MG42 Machine Gun== | ==MG42 Machine Gun== | ||
German forces are seen using the [[MG42]] machine gun during the mountain assault. | |||
[[Image:MG42.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92 x 57mm]] | [[Image:MG42.jpg|400px|thumb|none|German MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92 x 57mm]] | ||
[[Image:TDB 11.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Germans firing [[MG42|MG42 Machine Gun]]]] | [[Image:TDB 11.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Germans firing [[MG42|MG42 Machine Gun]]]] | ||
==M20 Super Bazooka== | ==M20 Super Bazooka== | ||
The anachronistic [[Bazooka|M20 "Super Bazooka"]] is used by the Brigade during the mountain assault. | |||
[[Image:M20A1SuperBazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M20 Super Bazooka - 3.5inch]] | [[Image:M20A1SuperBazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M20 Super Bazooka - 3.5inch]] | ||
[[Image:TDB 13.jpg|600px|thumb|none| | [[Image:TDB 19.jpg|600px|thumb|none|]] | ||
[[Image:TDB 13.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A Bazooka team firing a [[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"|M20 Super Bazooka]]]] | |||
==Browning 1919A4 Machine Gun== | ==Browning 1919A4 Machine Gun== | ||
A [[Browning M1919A4]] machine gun is briefly seen using by the Brigade during the mountain assault. | |||
[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning 1919A4 Machine Gun - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Browning 1919A4 Machine Gun - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:TDB 16.jpg|600px|thumb|none| | [[Image:TDB 16.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The [[Browning M1919|Browning 1919A4]] on its tripod is seen on the far left.]] | ||
==M2 Mortar== | |||
[[Image:M2Mortar60mm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M2 Mortar - 60mm]] | |||
[[Image:TDB 9.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US Soldiers firing a [[M2 Mortar|60mm M2 Mortar]]]] | |||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] |
Revision as of 07:24, 9 February 2011
The Devil's Brigade is a 1968 World War II film that stars Oscar winners William Holden and Cliff Robertson. The film is based on the true story of the First Special Service Force led by Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick (Holden), who takes on the daunting task of melding a renegade group of American and Canadian recruits into a crack team of commandos.
- Actors: William Holden, Cliff Robertson, Vince Edwards, Andrew Prine, Jeremy Slate, Claude Akins, Jack Watson, Richard Jaeckel, Bill Fletcher, Richard Dawson, Tom Troupe, Luke Askew, Jean-Paul Vignon, Tom Stern, Harry Carey Jr.
- Directors: Andrew V. McLaglen
The following guns were used in the movie The Devil's Brigade:
Smith & Wesson Model 20 Revolver
Captain Cardwell (Tom Stern) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 20 revolver with custom grips that he uses when he notices a rattlesnake in the barracks.
Mauser K98K Rifle
German forces are seen using the Mauser K98K Rifle. Private Hubert Hixon (Luke Askew) grabs a Mauser K98K Rifle from a German soldier during one of the missions.
MP40 SMG
Browning M2 Heavy Barrel
Colt 1903 Hammerless Pistol
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle is primarily carried by Private Hubert Hixon (Luke Askew) during the mountain assault. Private Ransom (Andrew Prine) later uses it.
M1 Garand
Many members of the Brigade carry the M1 Garand during the final mountain assault including Private Theodore Ransom (Andrew Prine).
M1911A1 Pistol
The M1911A1 is used by several members of the Devil's Brigade including Maj. Alan Crown (Cliff Robertson), Pvt. Omar Greco (Richard Jaeckel) and Corporal Wilfrid Peacock (Jack Watson).
Walther P38 Pistol
The Walter P38 is fired by several German officers and soldiers in the film.
M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson is used by the majority of the Brigade during their first mission. It's notably carried by Colonel Robert T. Frederick (William Holden), Maj. Alan Crown (Cliff Robertson), Corporal Wilfrid Peacock (Jack Watson) and Pvt. Hugh MacDonald (Richard Dawson).
MG42 Machine Gun
German forces are seen using the MG42 machine gun during the mountain assault.
M20 Super Bazooka
The anachronistic M20 "Super Bazooka" is used by the Brigade during the mountain assault.
Browning 1919A4 Machine Gun
A Browning M1919A4 machine gun is briefly seen using by the Brigade during the mountain assault.