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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: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 | [[Image:Bulge 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Duquesne ([[George Montgomery]]) with the scoped Garand.]] | ||
[[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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==MAT-49== | ==MAT-49== | ||
Seen used by the disguised Germans at the rail yard. (Very 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 20:53, 19 December 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)
