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= Submachine Guns = | = Submachine Guns = | ||
== Sten == | == Sten == | ||
[[Sten]] submachine guns are used by most British paratroopers. Several | [[Sten]] submachine guns are used by most British paratroopers. Several models of Sten are used. | ||
=== Sten Mk I* === | === Sten Mk I* === | ||
[[Image:Sten MkI star.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk I* - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Sten MkI star.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk I* - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major John Snow ([[Leo Genn]]) holds a Sten Mk. I.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major John Snow ([[Leo Genn]]) holds a Sten Mk. I.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper at the right | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper at the right carries a Sten Mk. I.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major Snow and another officer with Sten Mk. | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major Snow and another officer with their Sten Mk. Is.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major Snow fires Sten Mk. I.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major Snow fires his Sten Mk. I.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper with Sten Mk. I throws a grenade.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper with a Sten Mk. I throws a grenade.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers fire [[MP40]], Sten Mk I and [[Sten Mk II]]. The soldiers | [[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers fire an [[MP40]], a Sten Mk I and a [[Sten Mk II]]. The soldiers hold their Stens turned to the side, perhaps to imitate MP40s.]] | ||
=== Sten Mk II === | === Sten Mk II === | ||
[[Sten Mk II]] is the most widely used model of Sten. They are also seen in hands of German soldiers | The [[Sten Mk II]] is the most widely used model of Sten. They are also seen in hands of German soldiers, due to a shortage of [[MP40]]s. | ||
[[Image:Sten.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk II - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Sten.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk II - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major John Snow ([[Leo Genn]]) holds a Sten Mk. II.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major John Snow ([[Leo Genn]]) holds a Sten Mk. II.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Like in ''[[The Guns of Navarone]]'', the Stens are fitted with gaslight devices to represent the muzzle flashes.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Like in ''[[The Guns of Navarone]]'', the Stens are fitted with gaslight devices to represent the muzzle flashes.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major Snow with Sten Mk.II.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major Snow with a Sten Mk.II.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Regimental Sergeant Major ([[Harry Andrews]]) with Sten Mk. II.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Regimental Sergeant Major ([[Harry Andrews]]) with his Sten Mk. II.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Regimental Sergeant Major with Sten Mk. II.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Regimental Sergeant Major with a Sten Mk. II.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]) with Sten Mk. II.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]) with his Sten Mk. II.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers fire [[MP40]], [[Sten Mk I*]] and Sten Mk II. The soldiers | [[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers fire an [[MP40]], a [[Sten Mk I*]], and a Sten Mk II. The soldiers hold their Stens turned to the side, maybe to imitate MP40s.]] | ||
=== Sten Mk V === | === Sten Mk V === | ||
[[Sten Mk V]]s are also used by paratroopers although less frequently than Mk Is and Mk IIs. | [[Sten Mk V]]s are also used by paratroopers, although less frequently than Mk Is and Mk IIs. | ||
[[Image:Sten Mk5.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Sten Mk V - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Sten Mk5.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Sten Mk V - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper with Sten Mk. V. The gun lacks the foregrip, like in ''[[Where Eagles Dare]]''.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper with a Sten Mk. V. The gun lacks the foregrip, like in ''[[Where Eagles Dare]]''.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The barrel of Mk. V is seen at the foreground.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The barrel of Mk. V is seen at the foreground.]] | ||
== M1921 Thompson == | == M1921 Thompson == | ||
During the action in North Africa several paratroopers carry [[Thompson Submachine Gun]]s. | During the action in North Africa, several paratroopers carry [[Thompson Submachine Gun]]s. | ||
[[Image:Colt 1921A Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1921A Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:Colt 1921A Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1921A Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper in the middle holds a Thompson. It has a front grip and lacks Cutts | [[File:Paratrooper-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper in the middle holds a Thompson. It has a front grip and lacks the Cutts compensator, so it is most likely an [[M1921 Thompson|M1921]].]] | ||
== M1928A1 Thompson == | == M1928A1 Thompson == | ||
During the action in North Africa several paratroopers carry [[Thompson Submachine Gun]]s. | During the action in North Africa, several paratroopers carry [[Thompson Submachine Gun]]s. | ||
[[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP. This specimen has the sling swivel relocated to the top of the stock, a modification often made to Thompsons in British service. ]] | [[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP. This specimen has the sling swivel relocated to the top of the stock, a modification often made to Thompsons in British service. ]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper at the left carries a Thompson that mostly | [[File:Paratrooper-Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper at the left carries a Thompson that mostly resembles an [[M1928A1 Thompson|M1928A1]].]] | ||
== MP40 == | == MP40 == | ||
Many German soldiers carry [[MP40]] | Many German soldiers carry [[MP40]]s. | ||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German soldier fires his MP40.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-MP40-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German soldier fires his MP40.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another German soldier with MP40.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-MP40-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another German soldier with an MP40.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers fire MP40, [[Sten Mk I*]] and [[Sten Mk II]]. The soldiers | [[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers fire an MP40, a [[Sten Mk I*]], and a [[Sten Mk II]]. The soldiers hold their Stens turned to the side, maybe to imitate MP40s.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers with MP40. One | [[File:Paratrooper-MP40-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers with MP40. One soldier has a pistol holster but no visible handgun.]] | ||
= Rifles = | = Rifles = | ||
Revision as of 02:36, 4 June 2013
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Paratrooper (original UK title The Red Beret) is a 1953 British war movie directed by Terence Young.
The following weapons are seen in the movie Paratrooper:
Handguns
Colt Police Positive
A Colt Police Positive revolver is seen in hands of a British paratrooper during the fighting in North Africa.
Submachine Guns
Sten
Sten submachine guns are used by most British paratroopers. Several models of Sten are used.
Sten Mk I*
Sten Mk II
The Sten Mk II is the most widely used model of Sten. They are also seen in hands of German soldiers, due to a shortage of MP40s.
Sten Mk V
Sten Mk Vs are also used by paratroopers, although less frequently than Mk Is and Mk IIs.
M1921 Thompson
During the action in North Africa, several paratroopers carry Thompson Submachine Guns.
M1928A1 Thompson
During the action in North Africa, several paratroopers carry Thompson Submachine Guns.
MP40
Many German soldiers carry MP40s.
Rifles
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield
Many paratroopers are armed with SMLE rifles. Both No.1 Mk.III and No.4 Mk.I can be seen. German soldiers also carry SMLE rifles. This is not completly incorrect: a lot of British firearms were captured at Dunkirk and used by Wehrmacht to arm the units on Atlantic Wall.
Karabiner 98k
German soldiers are seen with Karabiner 98k rifles.
Machine Guns
Bren
British paratroopers use Bren machine guns during the action in North Africa.
Besa
A Besa machine gun is seen mounted on a Daimler Armoured Car.
Vickers
A Vickers machine gun is briefly seen during the action in North Africa.
MG34
An MG34 is briefly seen in one scene.
40-mm Bofors
Bofors 40mm AA automatic guns are mounted on the Royal Navy cruiser.
Other Weapons
No.1 Mk. V Flare Pistol
A No.1 Mk. V Flare Pistol is used by Major Snow (Leo Genn) during the raid on the German radar station in France.
Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar
British Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar stands for German Granatwerfer 34 Mortar. It can be identified due to the unique shape of the No6 base plate.
Hand Grenades
In several scenes paratroopers throw hand grenades but the grenades themselves are not seen, only explosions.
Panzerschreck
In the final scene paratroopers use a Panzerschreck. They find this weapon in German stores but call it a bazooka.
Smoke Land Mines
Smoke land mines are used to imitate German mine field during the action in North Africa.
