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[[File:317eme section (1965).jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The 317th Platoon (1965).'']] | [[File:317eme section (1965).jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The 317th Platoon (1965).'']] | ||
'''''The 317th Platoon''''' is a 1965 war film originally released in France under the title ''La 317e Section''. | '''''The 317th Platoon''''' is a 1965 war film originally released in France under the title ''La 317e Section''. The film was directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer (''[[Diên Biên Phú]]'') and was based on his own novel of the same name. The story is set during the latter stages of the French-Indochina War, revolving around a group of French soldiers and their Laotian allies who trek through the jungle to the safety of a French outpost as the Viet Minh pursue them. The film was shot in Cambodia with the assistance of the Royal Cambodian Army. | ||
'''The following weapons were used in the film ''The 317th Platoon'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the film ''The 317th Platoon'':''' | ||
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=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==MAT-49== | ==MAT-49== | ||
The [[MAT-49]] is used by the platoon's leaders and senior NCOs at various points in the film, including L'adjundant (Warrant Officer) Wilsdorf ([[Bruno Cremer]]), Sergeant Roudier ([[Pierre Fabre]]) and Laotian Sergeant-supplétifs Vit and Ba Kut ([[Boramy Tioulong]] - who was also the film's military advisor). | The [[MAT-49]] is used by the platoon's leaders and senior NCOs at various points in the film, including L'adjundant (Warrant Officer) Wilsdorf ([[Bruno Cremer]]), Sergeant Roudier ([[Pierre Fabre]]) and Laotian Sergeant-supplétifs Vit and Ba Kut ([[Boramy Tioulong]] - who was also the film's military advisor). | ||
[[Image:MAT-49.jpg|thumb|none|300px|MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MAT-49.jpg|thumb|none|300px|MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:317-MAT49-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Laotian troops with MAT-49s stand at attention.]] | [[File:317-MAT49-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Laotian troops with MAT-49s stand at attention.]] | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==M1917 Enfield== | ==M1917 Enfield== | ||
The [[M1917 Enfield]] rifle is carried by most of the Laotian soldiers. The Viet Minh forces encountered by the platoon throughout the film also appear to be armed with Enfields. | The [[M1917 Enfield]] rifle is carried by most of the Laotian soldiers. The Viet Minh forces encountered by the platoon throughout the film also appear to be armed with Enfields. | ||
[[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1917 Enfield .30-06]] | [[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1917 Enfield .30-06]] | ||
[[File:317-M1917-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Laotian soldiers hold M1917 Enfields as the French flag is lowered at their camp.]] | [[File:317-M1917-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Laotian soldiers hold M1917 Enfields as the French flag is lowered at their camp.]] | ||
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==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
Sous-Lieutenant (2nd Lieutenant) Torrens ([[Jacques Perrin]]) uses the [[M1 Carbine]] as his main weapon. Wilsdorf and Ba Kut also use the M1 Carbine during different scenes. | Sous-Lieutenant (2nd Lieutenant) Torrens ([[Jacques Perrin]]) uses the [[M1 Carbine]] as his main weapon. Wilsdorf and Ba Kut also use the M1 Carbine during different scenes. | ||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | ||
[[File:317-M1car-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Torrens aims a M1 Carbine.]] | [[File:317-M1car-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Torrens aims a M1 Carbine.]] | ||
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==MAS-36 Rifle== | ==MAS-36 Rifle== | ||
The [[MAS-36]] rifle is the main weapon of Corporal Perrin ([[Manuel Zarzo]]), the platoon's radio operator. MAS-36 rifles are also used by some of the Laotian troops. | The [[MAS-36]] rifle is the main weapon of Corporal Perrin ([[Manuel Zarzo]]), the platoon's radio operator. MAS-36 rifles are also used by some of the Laotian troops. | ||
[[Image:MAS36.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MAS-36 - 7.5x54mm French]] | [[Image:MAS36.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MAS-36 - 7.5x54mm French]] | ||
[[File:317-MAS36-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Perrin holds a MAS-36 while talking to Wilsdorf.]] | [[File:317-MAS36-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Perrin holds a MAS-36 while talking to Wilsdorf.]] | ||
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==MAS-49 Rifle== | ==MAS-49 Rifle== | ||
A few Laotians are armed with [[MAS-49]] rifles, which are mainly used to launch rifle grenades. A MAS-49 with an APX L806 scope is also seen in several scenes, most notably when a Viet Minh column is ambushed by the soldiers and during a raid on a captured village. | A few Laotians are armed with [[MAS-49]] rifles, which are mainly used to launch rifle grenades. A MAS-49 with an APX L806 scope is also seen in several scenes, most notably when a Viet Minh column is ambushed by the soldiers and during a raid on a captured village. | ||
[[File:MAS-49-firstmodel.jpg|thumb|none|399px|MAS-49 - 7.5x54mm French. The first model of the MAS-49, adopted in 1949 and used by French forces in the Indochina, Algerian and Suez conflicts. ]] | [[File:MAS-49-firstmodel.jpg|thumb|none|399px|MAS-49 - 7.5x54mm French. The first model of the MAS-49, adopted in 1949 and used by French forces in the Indochina, Algerian and Suez conflicts. ]] | ||
[[File:317-MAS49-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Laotian soldier cocks his MAS-49.]] | [[File:317-MAS49-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Laotian soldier cocks his MAS-49.]] | ||
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2== | ==Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2== | ||
The [[Browning Automatic Rifle|M1918A2 BAR]] is a commonly-seen weapon in the film, although the characters refer to it as a [[Chatellerault M1924/29|''FM'']]. Laotian troops use it to suppress enemy forces, while Wilsdorf uses one to cover the retreat of the platoon as it tries to evacuate its wounded. | The [[Browning Automatic Rifle|M1918A2 BAR]] is a commonly-seen weapon in the film, although the characters refer to it as a [[Chatellerault M1924/29|''FM'']]. Laotian troops use it to suppress enemy forces, while Wilsdorf uses one to cover the retreat of the platoon as it tries to evacuate its wounded. | ||
[[Image:BAR1918.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2 - .30-06]] | [[Image:BAR1918.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2 - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:317-BAR-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Laotian soldier prepares to fire his BAR.]] | [[File:317-BAR-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Laotian soldier prepares to fire his BAR.]] | ||
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=Grenades= | =Grenades= | ||
==Mills Bomb== | ==Mills Bomb== | ||
What appears to be a [[Mills Bomb]] is often seen attached to Wilsdorf's uniform. | What appears to be a [[Mills Bomb]] is often seen attached to Wilsdorf's uniform. | ||
[[Image:Mills Bomb SGM-1.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mills Bomb High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.]] | [[Image:Mills Bomb SGM-1.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mills Bomb High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.]] | ||
[[File:317-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Mills Bomb, as seen attached to Wilsdorf's shirt pocket.]] | [[File:317-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Mills Bomb, as seen attached to Wilsdorf's shirt pocket.]] | ||
==22mm Rifle Grenade== | ==22mm Rifle Grenade== | ||
Laotian troops use [[MAS-49]] rifles to fire 22mm rifle grenades of unknown type. | Laotian troops use [[MAS-49]] rifles to fire 22mm rifle grenades of unknown type. | ||
[[File:317-MAS49-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier attaches a rifle grenade to his MAS-49.]] | [[File:317-MAS49-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier attaches a rifle grenade to his MAS-49.]] | ||
[[File:317-RGrenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier prepares to fire the grenade at an enemy machine gun post.]] | [[File:317-RGrenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier prepares to fire the grenade at an enemy machine gun post.]] | ||
Revision as of 15:52, 17 April 2012
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The 317th Platoon is a 1965 war film originally released in France under the title La 317e Section. The film was directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer (Diên Biên Phú) and was based on his own novel of the same name. The story is set during the latter stages of the French-Indochina War, revolving around a group of French soldiers and their Laotian allies who trek through the jungle to the safety of a French outpost as the Viet Minh pursue them. The film was shot in Cambodia with the assistance of the Royal Cambodian Army.
The following weapons were used in the film The 317th Platoon:
Submachine Guns
MAT-49
The MAT-49 is used by the platoon's leaders and senior NCOs at various points in the film, including L'adjundant (Warrant Officer) Wilsdorf (Bruno Cremer), Sergeant Roudier (Pierre Fabre) and Laotian Sergeant-supplétifs Vit and Ba Kut (Boramy Tioulong - who was also the film's military advisor).
Rifles
M1917 Enfield
The M1917 Enfield rifle is carried by most of the Laotian soldiers. The Viet Minh forces encountered by the platoon throughout the film also appear to be armed with Enfields.
M1 Carbine
Sous-Lieutenant (2nd Lieutenant) Torrens (Jacques Perrin) uses the M1 Carbine as his main weapon. Wilsdorf and Ba Kut also use the M1 Carbine during different scenes.
MAS-36 Rifle
The MAS-36 rifle is the main weapon of Corporal Perrin (Manuel Zarzo), the platoon's radio operator. MAS-36 rifles are also used by some of the Laotian troops.
MAS-49 Rifle
A few Laotians are armed with MAS-49 rifles, which are mainly used to launch rifle grenades. A MAS-49 with an APX L806 scope is also seen in several scenes, most notably when a Viet Minh column is ambushed by the soldiers and during a raid on a captured village.
Machine Guns
Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2
The M1918A2 BAR is a commonly-seen weapon in the film, although the characters refer to it as a FM. Laotian troops use it to suppress enemy forces, while Wilsdorf uses one to cover the retreat of the platoon as it tries to evacuate its wounded.
Grenades
Mills Bomb
What appears to be a Mills Bomb is often seen attached to Wilsdorf's uniform.
22mm Rifle Grenade
Laotian troops use MAS-49 rifles to fire 22mm rifle grenades of unknown type.
