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Mauser Karabiner 98 (98K) was the standard weapon for all German ground forces during World War 2. | Mauser Karabiner 98 (98K) was the standard weapon for all German ground forces during World War 2. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
[[Image:BTF K98 05A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German Soldiers defend the Nijmegen Bridge with their K98 - 7.92x57mm]] | |||
[[Image:BTF-K98 06A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|German Soldiers fight for the Nijmegen Bridge with their K98 rifles - 7.92x57mm]] | |||
[[Image:BTF-K98 07A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German defenders of the bridge with the K98 - 7.92x57mm]] | |||
[[Image:BTF-K98A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|A boy drafted into the Wehrmacht fights the Americans with his K98 - 7.92x57mm]] | |||
== Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk 1* == | == Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk 1* == | ||
Used by all British Troops, mostly the Grenadier Guards in the Armored Column as well as the British 1st Airborne Division when they were trapped in Arnhem. The No 4 Mk 1* rifle was also seen in the hands of the Polish Airborne brigade troops. | Used by all British Troops, mostly the Grenadier Guards in the Armored Column as well as the British 1st Airborne Division when they were trapped in Arnhem. The No 4 Mk 1* rifle was also seen in the hands of the Polish Airborne brigade troops. | ||
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[Short_Magazine_Lee-Enfield_(SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk1]] .303]] | [[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[Short_Magazine_Lee-Enfield_(SMLE)|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk1]] .303]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-Bren&No4A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British troops from the | [[Image:BTF-Bren&No4A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British troops from the XXX Armored Corp. advance with a variety of weapons including the No 4. Mk 1. - 303]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-N4Mk1 05A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British 1st Airborne Brigade in Arnhem use No 4 Mk. 1 Rifles - .303]] | |||
[[Image:BTF-No4Mk1a.jpg |thumb|none|500px|British 1st Airborne soldier in Arnhem using No 4 Mk. 1 Rifle - .303]] | |||
== M1 Garand == | == M1 Garand == | ||
Used by American troops. | Used by American troops. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[M1 Garand]] .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-M1 Garand 01A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major Julian Cook ([[Robert Redford]]) of the 82nd Airborne leads his soldiers carrying an [[M1 Garand]] .30-06]] | |||
[[Image:BTF-M1 Garand 02A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Major Julian Cook ([[Robert Redford]]) hunkers down with his [[M1 Garand]] .30-06]] | |||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
Used by American Soldiers and mounted on jeeps and other vehicles. Most notably seen when [[James Caan]] pulls one out of it's Jeep mount when he is hiding from a German Patrol in the Forest. Also used by [[Elliott Gould]] when leading the charge to capture a bridge. | Used by American Soldiers and mounted on jeeps and other vehicles. Most notably seen when [[James Caan]] pulls one out of it's Jeep mount when he is hiding from a German Patrol in the Forest. Also used by [[Elliott Gould]] when leading the charge to capture a bridge. | ||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War Two Era [[M1 Carbine|M1A1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and Magazine pouch for buttstock]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-M1Carbine 01A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Col. Robert Stout [[Elliott Gould]] leads paratroopers to capture a bridge. Stout carries an M1 Carbine - .30 carbine]] | [[Image:BTF-M1Carbine 01A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Col. Robert Stout ([[Elliott Gould]]) leads paratroopers to capture a bridge. Stout carries a correct World War 2 era M1 Carbine - .30 carbine]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-M1-CarbineA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Exhausted 101st Airborne MP points the way with his M1 Carbine - .30 carbine. Note that though the "L" peep sight is correct, the bayonet lug is Korean War Issue.]] | |||
[[Image:BTF-M1-Carbine 02A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Eddie Dohun ([[James Caan]]) readies his M1 Carbine - .30 carbine. The M1 Carbine is a Post World War 2 variant with a bayonet lug and an adjustable rear sight.]] | |||
[[Image:BTF-M1-Carbine 03A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Closer shot of Sgt. Eddie Dohun with his anachronistic Korean War vintage M1 Carbine - .30 carbine]] | |||
== | == M1911A1 == | ||
Used throughout the movie, especially by [[James Caan]] when threatening a 101st Airborne combat surgeon (Arthur Hill) in order to get him to treat his wounded lieutenant (Nicholas Campbell). | Used throughout the movie, especially by [[James Caan]] when threatening a 101st Airborne combat surgeon (Arthur Hill) in order to get him to treat his wounded lieutenant (Nicholas Campbell). | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[M1911|M1911A1]] .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[M1911|M1911A1]] .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-M1911 03A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Eddie Dohun ([[James Caan]]) threatens the Colonel ([[Arthur Hill]]) to convince him to treat his friend.]] | |||
[[Image:BTF-ConneryPistolA.jpg|500px|British 1st Airborne General Roy Urquhart ([[Sean Connery]]) fires an M1911A1 - .45 acp. His junior officers also carry M1911s which is odd since they would be issued Browning Hi-Powers.]] | |||
==M1 Thompson== | ==M1 Thompson== | ||
Used by American troops. | Used by American troops. | ||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|325px|M1A1 Thompson SMG - .45 acp]] | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|325px|M1A1 Thompson SMG - .45 acp]] | ||
==Browning Automatic Rifle== | |||
[[Image:BTF-BARA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|82nd Airborne Soldier with a modified BAR prepares to assault the Nijmegen Bridge - 30.06]] | |||
==Browning M2 HB== | ==Browning M2 HB== | ||
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The standard submachine gun for British and Polish Airborne units. Differentiated from earlier models by the wooden vertical foregrip and wooden stock. | The standard submachine gun for British and Polish Airborne units. Differentiated from earlier models by the wooden vertical foregrip and wooden stock. | ||
[[Image:Sten Mk5.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:Sten Mk5.JPG|thumb|none|500px|[[Sten|Sten Mk5]] as used by British Airborne.]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:BTF-StenA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[Sten|Sten Mk5]] as used by British 1st Airborne.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-Sten 06A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|[[Sten|Sten Mk5]] used by British Paratroopers.]] | |||
[[Image:BTF-Sten 009A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|British Paratrooper yells for Col. Frost to run, carrying a [[Sten|Sten Mk5]] - 9mm]] | |||
== No2 Portable Flamethrower == | == No2 Portable Flamethrower == | ||
Used in the attack on the German bunker on the Arnhem bridge this weapon, known as the "Lifebuoy" for its' resemblance to a lifesaver, was the standard British flamethrower. | |||
Used in the | |||
[[Image:Flame1.JPG|thumb|none|250px|No2 Portable Flamethrower as used by British Airborne.]] | [[Image:Flame1.JPG|thumb|none|250px|No2 Portable Flamethrower as used by British Airborne.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-Flame 02A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British 1st Airborne Soldier with the No.2 Portable Flamethrower. Note the "Life Saver" shape of the fuel reservoir.]] | |||
== PIAT == | == PIAT == | ||
''Projectile Infantry Anti-Tank'' | ''Projectile Infantry Anti-Tank'' | ||
Used throughout the movie by British and Polish airborne units (who were similarly equipped) this weapon fired a 3 lb. hollow charge warhead via means of a powerful spring which ignited it's propellant. The weapon had a powerful recoil which necessitated it being fired prone since any other position would knock the user flat down. Seen especially during the repulse of the initial German assault on the Arnhem bridge. | Used throughout the movie by British and Polish airborne units (who were similarly equipped) this weapon fired a 3 lb. hollow charge warhead via means of a powerful spring which ignited it's propellant. The weapon had a powerful recoil which necessitated it being fired prone since any other position would knock the user flat down. Seen especially during the repulse of the initial German assault on the Arnhem bridge. | ||
[[Image:PIAT_bomb.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:PIAT_bomb.jpg|thumb|none|500px|PIAT Anti Tank Projectile]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-PIAT-2A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|British 1st Airborne prepares to defend Arnhem with PIATs]] | [[Image:BTF-PIAT-2A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|British 1st Airborne prepares to defend Arnhem with PIATs]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-PIat 04A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|British 1st Airborne uses a PIAT]] | |||
== [[Bren gun]] == | == [[Bren gun]] == | ||
[[Image:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Bren gun, .303]] | [[Image:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Bren gun, .303]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-BrenA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British Grenadier Guards fight with a Bren Gun - .303]] | [[Image:BTF-BrenA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British Grenadier Guards fight with a Bren Gun - .303]] | ||
== Vickers Heavy Machine Gun == | == Vickers Heavy Machine Gun == | ||
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[[Image:BTF-VickersA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British Grenadier Guards fight with a Vickers - .303]] | [[Image:BTF-VickersA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British Grenadier Guards fight with a Vickers - .303]] | ||
==Karabiner 98 Sniper== | |||
Used by designated Marksmen and Snipers in the German Armed forces. | |||
[[Image:BTF-MauserSniperA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|German soldier aims his K98 Sniper rifle.]] | |||
== MP40 == | == MP40 == | ||
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[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[MP40]] 9mm]] | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[MP40]] 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-MP40A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Closeup of an MP40 - 9mm]] | [[Image:BTF-MP40A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Closeup of an MP40 - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-MP40 00A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A British 1st Airborne soldier use a captured MP40 during the battle for Arnhem - 9mm]] | |||
[[Image:BTF-MP40 05A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lieutenant General Wilhelm Bittrich's ([[Maximilian Schell]]) guards carry MP40 SMGs - 9mm]] | |||
==MG42== | ==MG42== | ||
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==MG34== | ==MG34== | ||
The most commonly seen MG used by German troops in the film. | The most commonly seen MG used by German troops in the film. | ||
[[Image:BTF-MG34a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MG34]] | [[Image:BTF-MG34a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German Soldier in the woods scans for US Paratroopers with his MG34.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-MG34 02A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MG34]] | [[Image:BTF-MG34 02A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German Panzer Grenadier (wearing anachronistic West German 1960s experimental Cammo pattern) aims his MG34.]] | ||
[[Image:BTF-MG34 04A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|More Fighting with the MG34.]] | |||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 21:06, 19 October 2008
The following guns were used in the movie A Bridge Too Far
Mauser 98K
Mauser Karabiner 98 (98K) was the standard weapon for all German ground forces during World War 2.
Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk 1*
Used by all British Troops, mostly the Grenadier Guards in the Armored Column as well as the British 1st Airborne Division when they were trapped in Arnhem. The No 4 Mk 1* rifle was also seen in the hands of the Polish Airborne brigade troops.
M1 Garand
Used by American troops.
M1 Carbine
Used by American Soldiers and mounted on jeeps and other vehicles. Most notably seen when James Caan pulls one out of it's Jeep mount when he is hiding from a German Patrol in the Forest. Also used by Elliott Gould when leading the charge to capture a bridge.
M1911A1
Used throughout the movie, especially by James Caan when threatening a 101st Airborne combat surgeon (Arthur Hill) in order to get him to treat his wounded lieutenant (Nicholas Campbell).
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M1 Thompson
Used by American troops.
Browning Automatic Rifle
Browning M2 HB
Used by British Armored troops mounted to their Lend Lease Sherman Tanks.
Sten Mk5
The standard submachine gun for British and Polish Airborne units. Differentiated from earlier models by the wooden vertical foregrip and wooden stock.
No2 Portable Flamethrower
Used in the attack on the German bunker on the Arnhem bridge this weapon, known as the "Lifebuoy" for its' resemblance to a lifesaver, was the standard British flamethrower.
PIAT
Projectile Infantry Anti-Tank Used throughout the movie by British and Polish airborne units (who were similarly equipped) this weapon fired a 3 lb. hollow charge warhead via means of a powerful spring which ignited it's propellant. The weapon had a powerful recoil which necessitated it being fired prone since any other position would knock the user flat down. Seen especially during the repulse of the initial German assault on the Arnhem bridge.
Bren gun
Vickers Heavy Machine Gun
Used by British soldiers when the armored convoy is ambushed.
Karabiner 98 Sniper
Used by designated Marksmen and Snipers in the German Armed forces.
MP40
Used by German troops.
MG42
Used by German troops
MG34
The most commonly seen MG used by German troops in the film.
