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==M1 Garand (sniper scope)== | ==M1 Garand (sniper scope)== | ||
An [[M1 Garand]] fitted with a scope is used by Sgt. Duquesne ([[George Montgomery]]), possibly a M1C or D Garand. | An [[M1 Garand]] fitted with a scope is used by Sgt. Duquesne ([[George Montgomery]]), possibly a M1C or D Garand. | ||
[[ | [[Image:M1DGarand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1-D Sniper Variant with M84 scope - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Duquesne ([[George Montgomery]]) with the scoped Garrand.]] | [[Image:Bulge 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Duquesne ([[George Montgomery]]) with the scoped Garrand.]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge sniper rifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Duquesne ([[George Montgomery]]) shoots the sniper rifle.]] | [[Image:Bulge sniper rifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Duquesne ([[George Montgomery]]) shoots the sniper rifle.]] | ||
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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 - .30 Carbine]] | ||
[[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.]] | [[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.]] | ||
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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|600px|none|Sgt. Duquesne ([[George Montgomery]]) holding an M3 Grease Gun as he inspects the battlefield with Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]).]] | [[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]]).]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge 11.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:Bulge 11.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
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==Thompson M1A1== | ==Thompson M1A1== | ||
The Thompson rarely seen used by American infantryman. | The Thompson rarely seen used by American infantryman. | ||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
==Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher== | ==Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher== | ||
Wolenski ([[Charles Bronson]]) uses an [[M1 Bazooka#Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher|Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher]] with a blast shield to damage a German Tiger Tank. The upgraded bazookas were provided by the Spanish Army, which supported several war films and television series made in Spain in the late 1960s. | Wolenski ([[Charles Bronson]]) uses an [[M1 Bazooka#Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher|Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher]] with a blast shield to damage a German Tiger Tank. The upgraded bazookas were provided by the Spanish Army, which supported several war films and television series made in Spain in the late 1960s. | ||
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==Browning M2 Aircraft== | ==Browning M2 Aircraft== | ||
The [[Browning M2]] can be seen mounted on US Army vehicles. | The [[Browning M2]] can be seen mounted on US Army vehicles. | ||
[[Image:M2aircraft.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2 Aircraft .50 BMG]] | [[Image:M2aircraft.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2 Aircraft - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge 14.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:Bulge 14.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ||
The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] can be seen used by American Military personnel. | The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] can be seen used by American Military personnel. | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle .30-06]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
==M7 rifle grenade== | ==M7 rifle grenade== | ||
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==Sten== | ==Sten== | ||
[[Image:Sten.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sten Mk II Submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:Bulge 18.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:Bulge 18.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
==Sturmgewehr 44== | ==Sturmgewehr 44== | ||
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==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
The [[MP40]] is used by German forces as well as by Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]). | The [[MP40]] is used by German forces as well as by Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]). | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge007.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]) fires a captured MP40 at escaping German tankers.]] | [[Image:Bulge007.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Lt. Weaver ([[James MacArthur]]) fires a captured MP40 at escaping German tankers.]] | ||
==MG42== | ==MG42== | ||
An [[MG42]] is used at the Malmedy Massacre. | An [[MG42]] is used at the Malmedy Massacre. | ||
[[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Bulge 13.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A German machine gunner prepares his MG42 during the infamous event.]] | [[Image:Bulge 13.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A German machine gunner prepares his MG42 during the infamous event.]] | ||
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==MAT-49== | ==MAT-49== | ||
Seen used by the disguised Germans at the rail yard.(anachronistic) | Seen used by the disguised Germans at the rail yard. (Very anachronistic) | ||
[[Image:MAT-49.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MAT-49.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
Revision as of 03:05, 20 July 2011
Battle of the Bulge is the 1965 World War II film that focuses on the events of the famous battle that occurred during the German winter offensive of 1944. As was customary for World War II films of the time, this film features an all-star cast including Henry Fonda, Telly Savalas, Charles Bronson, and Robert Shaw. The production was filmed in Spain, which provided a large amount of armor and weaponry (sometimes anachronistic). While the film does feature several impressive tank battle sequences, many of the events and characters in the film were heavily 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.
Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher
Wolenski (Charles Bronson) uses an Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher with a blast shield to damage a German Tiger Tank. The upgraded bazookas were provided by the Spanish Army, which supported several war films and television series made in Spain in the late 1960s.
Colt M1911A1
Seen in the holster of US officers and used by Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur). It is also possible that some of these are really Star Model B pistols, as the 1911 had troubles firing blanks in vintage films, and the movie was filmed in Spain, so it would be available.
Browning M2 Aircraft
The Browning M2 can be seen mounted on US Army vehicles.
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.
Sten
Sturmgewehr 44
A Sturmgewehr 44 is 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
German infantry is seen armed with Karabiner 98k rifles throughout the film.
MP40
The MP40 is used by German forces as well as by Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur).
MG42
An MG42 is used at the Malmedy Massacre.
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. (Very anachronistic)
