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==Browning Automatic Rifle==
Pvt. Kolinski ([[Mike Kellin]]) uses the [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] throughout the film.
The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is seen in the hands of both Cpl. Henshaw ([[James Coburn]]) and Pvt. Kolinski ([[Mike Kellin]]) throughout the film.
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning Automatic Rifle "B.A.R."]]
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning Automatic Rifle "B.A.R."]]
[[Image:HIFHBAR.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Pvt. Kolinski ([[Mike Kellin]]) escorts a prisoner with his B.A.R.]]
[[Image:H4H 20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is seen carried by Cpl. Henshaw ([[James Coburn]]).]]
[[Image:HIFHBAR2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Pvt. Kolinski ([[Mike Kellin]]) holding the B.A.R.]]
[[Image:HIFHBAR.JPG|thumb|none|600px |Pvt. Kolinski ([[Mike Kellin]]) escorts a prisoner with his B.A.R.]]
[[Image:HIFHBAR2.JPG|thumb|none|600px |Pvt. Kolinski ([[Mike Kellin]]) holding the B.A.R.]]
=Machine Guns=
=Machine Guns=
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Hell is for Heroes (1962) Hell Is for Heroes Don Siegel and stars Steve McQueen as a disillusioned US soldier who is part of a company that finds itself short-handed while they are engaged by advancing German forces. The film's cast included James Coburn , Bobby Darin , Fess Parker and Bob Newhart in his feature film debut. The film was co-written by Robert Pirosh, who also wrote the 1949 WWII film Battleground Combat!
The following weapons were used in the film Hell Is for Heroes :
Submachine Guns M3 "Grease Gun" Pvt. John Reese (Steve McQueen ) uses the M3 "Grease Gun" throughout the film. He tapes three of his magazines together "jungle style" for faster reloading. Interestingly Reese only has M1 Garand ammunition pouches, and not any box magazine pouches.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M3 "Grease Gun" Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pvt. John Reese (Steve McQueen ) assembles his M3 "Grease Gun" during a conversation with Homer. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reese turns his M3 towards a clumsy soldier. Note the three mags taped together "jungle style". Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reese prepares his M3 for the final assault on the pillbox. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reese firing at the pillbox. Note: As is common in firing blank ammunition, many weapons used in the film experienced malfunctions. The M3 submachine gun Steve McQueen uses in the film appears to have to be cleared constantly of jams by the actor, notably in the final battle.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pvt. John Reese (Steve McQueen ) in the center is seen trying to clear the jammed M3. Error creating thumbnail: File missing McQueen has to clear another jam just a few seconds later. MP40 The MP40 is used by opposing Germans forces.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing MP40 Error creating thumbnail: File missing German soldier with holding a MP40. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another shot of the soldiers MP40. Rifles M1 Garand The M1 Garand by various characters including Pvt. Corby (Bobby Darin ), T/Sgt. Pike (Fess Parker ), Sgt. Larkin (Harry Guardino ), Homer Janeczek (Nick Adams ) and Pvt. Driscoll (Bob Newhart ).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1 Garand Error creating thumbnail: File missing The M1 Garand is seen in the hands of (from left to right) Sgt. Larkin (Harry Guardino ), Pvt. Corby (Bobby Darin ) and Pvt. Driscoll (Bob Newhart ). Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pvt. Driscoll (Bob Newhart ) holds the M1 Garand after experiencing an accidental discharge with it. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pvt. Corby (Bobby Darin ) and Homer Janeczek (Nick Adams ) firing their M1 Garands to cover Pvt. Reese and the others. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pvt. Corby (Bobby Darin ) armed with the M1 Garand during the final battle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Larkin (Harry Guardino ) armed with the M1 Garand with bayonet affixed. Error creating thumbnail: File missing T/Sgt. Pike (Fess Parker ) armed with the M1 Garand during the final battle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Homer Janeczek (Nick Adams ) picks up an M1 Garand towards the end of the movie. M1 Carbine The M1 Carbine is seen with the mortar crews.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1 Carbine File:Carbine.JPG Mortar crew with M1 carbines slung. File:Carbine2.JPG Another shot of the Mortar crews M1 carbines. Browning Automatic Rifle The Browning Automatic Rifle is seen in the hands of both Cpl. Henshaw (James Coburn ) and Pvt. Kolinski (Mike Kellin ) throughout the film.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning Automatic Rifle "B.A.R." Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Browning Automatic Rifle is seen carried by Cpl. Henshaw (James Coburn ). Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pvt. Kolinski (Mike Kellin ) escorts a prisoner with his B.A.R. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pvt. Kolinski (Mike Kellin ) holding the B.A.R. Machine Guns Karabiner 98k The Karabiner 98k is used by opposing German forces. After killing a charging German, Reese picks up the dead soldiers Karabiner 98k rifle and removes the bolt so no other enemies can quickly use the rifle.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing MP40 Error creating thumbnail: File missing A advancing German carrying a Karabiner 98k. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reese picks up the dead Germans rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Note the removed bolt in Reese's right hand. Error creating thumbnail: File missing German on the left is firing a Karabiner 98k.
Machine Guns Schwarzlose Machine Gun Model 07/12 The Schwarzlose Machine Gun Model 07/12 is seen during the final assault. This is actual stock footage of German soldiers using the machine gun.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Stock Footage showing the Schwarzlose MG M.07/12 in action. File:Schwarzlose2.JPG Again more stock footage of the Schwarzlose MG M.07/12 machine gun. Browning 1919 The Browning M1919A4 is seen being carried by a soldier in the beginning of the movie, and later on during the final attack.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Soldiers firing the M2 mortar. Error creating thumbnail: File missing M2 mortar in action. M-2 Flamethrower The M2 Flamethrower is used notably by Cpl. Henshaw (James Coburn ) and Pvt. Corby (Bobby Darin ). When the flamethrower is seen being used, the igniter appears to be the one used with an M1A1 Flamethrower (no pistol grips), yet the fuel tanks are that of a M-2 flamethrower. Although a pair of typical M-2 Flamethrowers are seen, they are not actually used in the movie.
M-2 Flamethrower Error creating thumbnail: File missing Cpl. Henshaw fires his M2 flamethrower at some Germans. The igniter seen here is more typical of an M1A1 Flamethrower , but the tanks are from an M2. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Homer helping retrieve an M2 flamethrower. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pvt. Corby (Bobby Darin ) uses the flamethrower. Note the igniter appears to be one from an M1A1 Flamethrower than a typical M2. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Two soldiers equipped with M2 flamethrowers make their way forward in the final assault. The igniters seen here are the ones typically used with the M2. Mk 2 hand grenade Mk 2 hand grenades are used by Reese and various soldiers.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mk 2 Hand Grenade Error creating thumbnail: File missing T/Sgt. Pike with 2 Mk 2 Hand Grenades on his belt. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reese with a Mk 2 Hand Grenade. Error creating thumbnail: File missing close up of the prop Mk 2 grenade. S Mines During an attempted attack on the enemy bunker, Reese leads a the group of soldier through a mine field loaded with S-mines.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing S Mine prongs sticking out of the ground. Special The film was produced on a low budget that quickly got out of control. Only two actors played German soldiers, meaning that they are killed multiple times during the film. Hell is for Heroes utilizes the use of stock war footage shot during WWII. As with some other war movies of the era, filmmakers inserted clips of actual war footage saving time and money. Most of the stock footage is of artillery being fired, but also includes the some of machine gun fire. Below are some screenshots of the stock footage of artillery.
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