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=Allied Weapons= | =Allied Weapons= | ||
==Handguns== | ==Handguns== | ||
=== Colt M1911A1 === | === Colt M1911A1 === | ||
The [[M1911A1]] was the standard sidearm of US Forces during World War II. Issued to officers, NCOs and those in positions where a rifle or carbine was not desirable, the pistol quickly became a favored item among Allied troops because of its stopping power. The M1911A1 is seen in various episodes of ''Band of Brothers''. In "Currahee" (Ep.1), Capt. Herbert M. Sobel ([[David Schwimmer]]) can be seen running with one during training exercises. David Webster ([[Eion Bailey]]) threatens a baker with one in "Why We Fight" (Ep.9). In "Points" (Ep.10), Capt. Ronald Spiers ([[Matthew Settle]]) uses his M1911A1 to threaten both the doctor and the drunk American soldier who shot Chuck Grant. Joe Leibgott ([[Ross McCall]]) shoots a German officer in "Points" with a M1911. | The [[M1911A1]] was the standard sidearm of US Forces during World War II. Issued to officers, NCOs and those in positions where a rifle or carbine was not desirable, the pistol quickly became a favored item among Allied troops because of its stopping power. The M1911A1 is seen in various episodes of ''Band of Brothers''. In "Currahee" (Ep.1), Capt. Herbert M. Sobel ([[David Schwimmer]]) can be seen running with one during training exercises. David Webster ([[Eion Bailey]]) threatens a baker with one in "Why We Fight" (Ep.9). In "Points" (Ep.10), Capt. Ronald Spiers ([[Matthew Settle]]) uses his M1911A1 to threaten both the doctor and the drunk American soldier who shot Chuck Grant. Joe Leibgott ([[Ross McCall]]) shoots a German officer in "Points" with a M1911. | ||
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[[File:BoB 311.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Points" (Ep.10), Capt. Ronald Spiers ([[Matthew Settle]]) uses his M1911A1 to threaten both the doctor and the drunk replacement who shot Chuck Grant.]] | [[File:BoB 311.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Points" (Ep.10), Capt. Ronald Spiers ([[Matthew Settle]]) uses his M1911A1 to threaten both the doctor and the drunk replacement who shot Chuck Grant.]] | ||
=== Colt New Service Revolver | === Colt New Service Revolver === | ||
Floyd "Tab" Talbert ([[Matthew Leitch]]) is given a [[Colt New Service]] revolver as a gift on June 4th 1944 in "Currahee" (Ep. 1), he is seen armed with it in "Carentan" (Ep. 3). | Floyd "Tab" Talbert ([[Matthew Leitch]]) is given a [[Colt New Service]] revolver as a gift on June 4th 1944 in "Currahee" (Ep. 1), he is seen armed with it in "Carentan" (Ep.3). | ||
[[Image:Colt New Army .357.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt New Service 1935-1936 .357 | [[Image:Colt New Army .357.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt New Service 1935-1936 - .357 Magnum.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1colt.jpg|none|thumb|600px|"You gotta love cops!" Floyd "Tab" Talbert receives the Colt New Service revolver mailed to him from his local police department.]] | [[Image:Bob1colt.jpg|none|thumb|600px|''"You gotta love cops!"'' Floyd "Tab" Talbert receives the [[Colt New Service]] revolver mailed to him from his local police department.]] | ||
=== Mauser C96 === | === Mauser C96 === | ||
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Also known as the "Tommy gun" or "Fast gun", the [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1A1 Thompson|M1A1 Thompson]] was the standard issue submachine gun for US Forces in WWII. As such, many of Easy Company's officers and NCOs are shown carrying the Thompson as their standard weapon. Notable paratroopers who carry the weapon include Lt. Ronald Speirs ([[Matthew Settle]]), Lt. Harry Welsh ([[Rick Warden]]), Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton ([[Neal McDonough]]), Sgt. William "Wild Bill" Guarnere ([[Frank John Hughes]]), and Sgt. Johnny Martin ([[Dexter Fletcher]]). The M1 Thompson was too expensive and complex to produce by the Normandy invasion and the M1A1, which simply incorporated a fixed firing pin as part of the bolt, made it far easier for mass production and less expensive. 50 round drum magazines were never issued by the United States Army, being too bulky and unreliable, and the M1A1 was not designed to use a 50 round drum due to a cost-saving redesign of the magazine well. This fact is accurately represented through the series, with the Thompsons always using 30-round "stick" magazines. | Also known as the "Tommy gun" or "Fast gun", the [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1A1 Thompson|M1A1 Thompson]] was the standard issue submachine gun for US Forces in WWII. As such, many of Easy Company's officers and NCOs are shown carrying the Thompson as their standard weapon. Notable paratroopers who carry the weapon include Lt. Ronald Speirs ([[Matthew Settle]]), Lt. Harry Welsh ([[Rick Warden]]), Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton ([[Neal McDonough]]), Sgt. William "Wild Bill" Guarnere ([[Frank John Hughes]]), and Sgt. Johnny Martin ([[Dexter Fletcher]]). The M1 Thompson was too expensive and complex to produce by the Normandy invasion and the M1A1, which simply incorporated a fixed firing pin as part of the bolt, made it far easier for mass production and less expensive. 50 round drum magazines were never issued by the United States Army, being too bulky and unreliable, and the M1A1 was not designed to use a 50 round drum due to a cost-saving redesign of the magazine well. This fact is accurately represented through the series, with the Thompsons always using 30-round "stick" magazines. | ||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|450px|none|[[M1A1 Thompson]] .45 Caliber ACP]] | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|450px|none|[[M1A1 Thompson]] .45 Caliber ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1maruim1a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Currahee", Sgt. Carwood Lipton ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) holding an M1A1 Thompson with the bolt closed.]] | [[Image:Bob1maruim1a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Currahee" (Ep.1), Sgt. Carwood Lipton ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) holding an M1A1 Thompson with the bolt closed.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1m1a1.jpg|none|thumb|601px|In "Currahee", Easy Company men fire their Thompsons during training exercises in England.]] | [[Image:Bob1m1a1.jpg|none|thumb|601px|In "Currahee", Easy Company men fire their Thompsons during training exercises in England.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob3tm1a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|During a flashback scene in "Carentan", Lt. Ronald Speirs ([[Matthew Settle]]) raises his Thompson M1A1 to execute a group of German prisoners. In the book "Band of Brothers", a photo of the real Speirs shows him holding an M1928A1 Thompson.]] | [[Image:Bob3tm1a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|During a flashback scene in "Carentan" (Ep.3), Lt. Ronald Speirs ([[Matthew Settle]]) raises his Thompson M1A1 to execute a group of German prisoners. In the book "Band of Brothers", a photo of the real Speirs shows him holding an M1928A1 Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:ComptonThompson.jpg|none|thumb|601px|Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton ([[Neal McDonough]]) loads his Thompson in "Day of Days".]] | [[Image:ComptonThompson.jpg|none|thumb|601px|Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton ([[Neal McDonough]]) loads his Thompson in "Day of Days" (Ep.2).]] | ||
[[Image:ComptonThompson2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Day of Days" (Ep.2), Compton realizes that his Thompson has jammed.]] | [[Image:ComptonThompson2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Day of Days" (Ep.2), Compton realizes that his Thompson has jammed.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob2tm1a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Day of Days" (Ep.2), Bill Guarnere ([[Frank John Hughes]]) fires his Thompson]] | [[Image:Bob2tm1a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Day of Days" (Ep.2), Bill Guarnere ([[Frank John Hughes]]) fires his Thompson]] | ||
[[Image:Bob2tm1a12.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Day of Days" (Ep.2), Guarnere ducks with his M1A1 Thompson.]] | [[Image:Bob2tm1a12.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Day of Days" (Ep.2), Guarnere ducks with his M1A1 Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5m1a1t1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Crossroads", Johnny Martin holds his Thompson on Polish SS soldiers.]] | [[Image:Bob5m1a1t1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Crossroads" (Ep.5), Johnny Martin holds his Thompson on Polish SS soldiers.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob6m1a1t1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Johnny Martin fires his Thompson in "Bastogne".]] | [[Image:Bob6m1a1t1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Johnny Martin fires his Thompson in "Bastogne" (Ep.6).]] | ||
[[Image:SpeirsThompson2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Breaking Point", Ronald Speirs with his Thompson during his mad dash through Foy.]] | [[Image:SpeirsThompson2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Breaking Point" (Ep.7), Ronald Speirs with his Thompson during his mad dash through Foy.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob8m1a1t1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Jones ([[Colin Hanks]]) cleans his Thompson before a mission in "The Last Patrol".]] | [[Image:Bob8m1a1t1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Jones ([[Colin Hanks]]) cleans his Thompson before a mission in "The Last Patrol" (Ep.8).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob8m1a1t2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|"Popeye" Wynn fires his Thompson in "The Last Patrol"]] | [[Image:Bob8m1a1t2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|"Popeye" Wynn fires his Thompson in "The Last Patrol".]] | ||
[[File:BoB 310.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. John Janovec ([[Tom Hardy]]) has the M1A1 Thompson slung in "Points" (Ep.10).]] | [[File:BoB 310.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. John Janovec ([[Tom Hardy]]) has the M1A1 Thompson slung in "Points" (Ep.10).]] | ||
=== M3A1 "Grease Gun" === | === M3A1 "Grease Gun" === | ||
The [[M3A1 "Grease Gun"]] was the cheap, inexpensive replacement for the Thompson Sub Machine Gun; It is only shown in the hands of Roy Cobb ([[Craig Heaney]]). The use of the later M3A1 variant as opposed to the original M3 is anachronistic for the earlier episodes where they are fighting in France and Holland, as it was not introduced until December 1944. | The [[M3A1 "Grease Gun"]] was the cheap, inexpensive replacement for the Thompson Sub Machine Gun; It is only shown in the hands of Roy Cobb ([[Craig Heaney]]). The use of the later M3A1 variant as opposed to the original M3 is anachronistic for the earlier episodes where they are fighting in France and Holland, as it was not introduced until December 1944. | ||
[[File:Grease3 2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M3A1 Grease Gun as used in Band of Brothers]] | [[File:Grease3 2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M3A1 Grease Gun as used in ''Band of Brothers'' - .45ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4m3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Roy Cobb ([[Craig Heaney]]) fires his Grease Gun in the episode "Replacements". Next to him is Lt. Peacock holding an M1 Carbine and Webster with his M1 Garand.]] | [[Image:Bob4m3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Roy Cobb ([[Craig Heaney]]) fires his Grease Gun in the episode "Replacements" (Ep.4). Next to him is Lt. Peacock holding an M1 Carbine and Webster with his M1 Garand.]] | ||
[[Image:M3A1GreaseGun.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cobb is the only one with a Grease Gun, as the rest, including David Webster, has an [[M1 Garand]], as they search for Sgt. Randleman.]] | [[Image:M3A1GreaseGun.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cobb is the only one with a Grease Gun, as the rest, including David Webster, has an [[M1 Garand]], as they search for Sgt. Randleman.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5m3a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Roy Cobb ([[Craig Heaney]]) fires his Grease Gun in the episode "Crossroads."]] | [[Image:Bob5m3a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Roy Cobb ([[Craig Heaney]]) fires his Grease Gun in the episode "Crossroads." (Ep.5)]] | ||
[[Image:M3A1GreaseGunBarrel3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|"How many Krauts are left up there?" | [[Image:M3A1GreaseGunBarrel3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|''"How many Krauts are left up there?"'' Cobb reloading his M3A1.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5m3a12.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Another shot of Cobb firing his Grease Gun.]] | [[Image:Bob5m3a12.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Another shot of Cobb firing his Grease Gun.]] | ||
[[Image:BoBM3A1GreaseGunCobb.jpg|none|thumb|600px|To the far left is a good view Cobb's Grease Gun from the right side.]] | [[Image:BoBM3A1GreaseGunCobb.jpg|none|thumb|600px|To the far left is a good view Cobb's Grease Gun from the right side.]] | ||
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==Rifles== | ==Rifles== | ||
===M1903A3 Springfield=== | ===M1903A3 Springfield=== | ||
Pvt. Gordon is seen with an [[M1903 Springfield#1903A3 Springfield Rifle|M1903A3 Springfield]] in the beginning, when Blithe joins them to find Easy Co. It's clearly not a captured Kar98k because of a shorter barrel, and front sights | Pvt. Gordon is seen with an [[M1903 Springfield#1903A3 Springfield Rifle|M1903A3 Springfield]] in the beginning of "Carentan" (Ep.3), when Blithe joins them to find Easy Co. It's clearly not a captured Kar98k because of a shorter barrel, and different front sights. It's seen later in the episode in the hands of a paratrooper who looses his fingers during the counter attack. | ||
[[Image:Springfield03A3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The '''World War II Springfield Rifle''' - the Model 03-A3. This was a simplified version of the 1903 to supplement the [[M1 Garand]] for troops in World War II - .30-06]] | [[Image:Springfield03A3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The '''World War II Springfield Rifle''' - the Model 03-A3. This was a simplified version of the 1903 to supplement the [[M1 Garand]] for troops in World War II - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:BoBM1903A3Springfield.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The M1903 Springfield is seen slung on the back of Pvt. Gordon, who is also carrying an Browning M1919A4.]] | [[Image:BoBM1903A3Springfield.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The M1903 Springfield is seen slung on the back of Pvt. Gordon, who is also carrying an Browning M1919A4.]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob4m1g2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Hashey ([[Mark Huberman]]) sees that his M1 Garand has jammed in "Replacements" (Ep.4).]] | [[Image:Bob4m1g2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Hashey ([[Mark Huberman]]) sees that his M1 Garand has jammed in "Replacements" (Ep.4).]] | ||
[[Image:BoB 005.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Miller ([[James McAvoy]]) holds his M1 Garand while under fire in "Replacements" (Ep.4)]] | [[Image:BoB 005.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Miller ([[James McAvoy]]) holds his M1 Garand while under fire in "Replacements" (Ep.4)]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5m1g2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|"First on the right!" Pvt. Garcia ([[Douglas Spain]]) readies his Garand in "Crossroads" (Ep.5).]] | [[Image:Bob5m1g2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|''"First on the right!"'' Pvt. Garcia ([[Douglas Spain]]) readies his Garand in "Crossroads" (Ep.5).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5m1g3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Dukeman holds the Garand in "Crossroads" (Ep.5).]] | [[Image:Bob5m1g3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Dukeman holds the Garand in "Crossroads" (Ep.5).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5m1g1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Crossroads" (Ep.5), (Capt.) Winters shoots a young SS soldier with his Garand.]] | [[Image:Bob5m1g1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Crossroads" (Ep.5), (Capt.) Winters shoots a young SS soldier with his Garand.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5m1g4.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Winters fires from the hip with his Garand in "Crossroads" (Ep.5).]] | [[Image:Bob5m1g4.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Winters fires from the hip with his Garand in "Crossroads" (Ep.5).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5m1g6.jpg|none|thumb|600px| | [[Image:Bob5m1g6.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Winters ([[Damian Lewis]]) empties his Garand on the German soldiers.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5m1gfb.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A bayonet is affixed on a Garand before the charge in "Crossroads".]] | [[Image:Bob5m1gfb.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A bayonet is affixed on a Garand before the charge in "Crossroads".]] | ||
[[Image:LiptonGarand.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Carwood Lipton ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) with his Garand in "The Breaking Point. | [[Image:LiptonGarand.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Carwood Lipton ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) with his Garand in "The Breaking Point" (Ep.7).]] | ||
[[Image:LiebgottGarand.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Joe Liebgott ([[Ross McCall]]) with his Garand in Foy.]] | [[Image:LiebgottGarand.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Joe Liebgott ([[Ross McCall]]) with his Garand in Foy.]] | ||
[[Image:PerconteGarand.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Frank Perconte ([[James Madio]]) fires his Garand before being hit in the ass by a German Sniper.]] | [[Image:PerconteGarand.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Frank Perconte ([[James Madio]]) fires his Garand before being hit in the ass by a German Sniper.]] | ||
[[Image:LiptonGarand2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lipton fires his Garand in Foy.]] | [[Image:LiptonGarand2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lipton fires his Garand in Foy.]] | ||
[[Image:PowersGarand.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Shifty Powers ([[Peter Youngblood Hills]]) demonstrates his marksman skills in Foy.]] | [[Image:PowersGarand.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Shifty Powers ([[Peter Youngblood Hills]]) demonstrates his marksman skills in Foy.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob8m1g1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Shifty Powers darkens his M1's front sight using the carbon from a lighter in "The Last Patrol".]] | [[Image:Bob8m1g1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Shifty Powers darkens his M1's front sight using the carbon from a lighter in "The Last Patrol" (Ep.8).]] | ||
=== M1 Carbine === | === M1 Carbine === | ||
The [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by 2nd Lt. Henry Jones ([[Colin Hanks]]) in the episode "The Last Patrol". It is also seen carried by several US marines fighting in Okinawa in newsreel footage. | The [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by 2nd Lt. Henry Jones ([[Colin Hanks]]) in the episode "The Last Patrol" (Ep.8). It is also seen carried by several US marines fighting in Okinawa in newsreel footage. | ||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|World War Two 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 Magazine pouch for buttstock]] | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|World War Two 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 Magazine pouch for buttstock]] | ||
[[Image:Bob8m1c.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Jones running with his Carbine]] | [[Image:Bob8m1c.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Jones ([[Colin Hanks]]) running with his Carbine]] | ||
[[Image:Bob8m1c2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Henry Jones with his Carbine]] | [[Image:Bob8m1c2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Henry Jones with his Carbine]] | ||
[[Image:Bob10m1c1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|US | [[Image:Bob10m1c1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Newsreel footage shows a US Marine in Okinawa with an M1 Carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob10m1clm.jpg|none|thumb|600px|US Marines in Okinawa with | [[Image:Bob10m1clm.jpg|none|thumb|600px|US Marines in Okinawa shown with M1 Carbines.]] | ||
=== M1A1 Carbine === | === M1A1 Carbine === | ||
Originally issued to non-combat personnel or those who needed a compact weapon, the M1 Carbine was never meant to be a front-line weapon, nevertheless it was ideal for Airborne troops for its small frame and its compactness. The paratrooper version of the M1 (identified as the "M1A1 Carbine" has the distinct collapsible buttstock and handgrip. The [[M1 Carbine#M1A1 Carbine|M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine]] is shown extensively throughout the series most notably in the hands of Donald Malarkey ([[Scott Grimes]]), Carwood Lipton ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]), Warren "Skip" Muck ([[Richard Speight, Jr.]]), Lt. Norman Dike, George Luz ([[Rick Gomez]]), and Capt. Lewis Nixon ([[Ron Livingston]]). | Originally issued to non-combat personnel or those who needed a compact weapon, the M1 Carbine was never meant to be a front-line weapon, nevertheless it was ideal for Airborne troops for its small frame and its compactness. The paratrooper version of the M1 (identified as the "M1A1 Carbine" has the distinct collapsible buttstock and handgrip. The [[M1 Carbine#M1A1 Carbine|M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine]] is shown extensively throughout the series most notably in the hands of Donald Malarkey ([[Scott Grimes]]), Carwood Lipton ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]), Warren "Skip" Muck ([[Richard Speight, Jr.]]), Lt. Norman Dike, George Luz ([[Rick Gomez]]), and Lt. (Later Capt.) Lewis Nixon ([[Ron Livingston]]). | ||
[[Image:M1A1Carbine.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1A1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | [[Image:M1A1Carbine.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1A1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1m1c.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Malarkey ([[Scott Grimes]]) gets his M1A1 carbine inspected by Capt. Sobel in "Currahee" (Ep.1).]] | [[Image:Bob1m1c.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Malarkey ([[Scott Grimes]]) gets his M1A1 carbine inspected by Capt. Sobel in "Currahee" (Ep.1).]] | ||
[[File:BoB 314.jpg|none|thumb|600px|On the left, 1st Sgt. William Evans ([[Simon Pegg]]) holds the M1A1 carbine in "Currahee" (Ep.1).]] | [[File:BoB 314.jpg|none|thumb|600px|On the left, 1st Sgt. William Evans ([[Simon Pegg]]) holds the M1A1 carbine in "Currahee" (Ep.1).]] | ||
[[Image:BOB05.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Malarkey with his M1A1 in "Day of Days".]] | [[Image:BOB05.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Malarkey with his M1A1 in "Day of Days" (Ep.2).]] | ||
[[Image:LiptonCarbine.jpg|none|thumb|601px|Carwood Lipton ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) fires his M1A1 while sitting in a tree during the battle of Brecourt Manor.]] | [[Image:LiptonCarbine.jpg|none|thumb|601px|Carwood Lipton ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) fires his M1A1 while sitting in a tree during the battle of Brecourt Manor.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob2m1c1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Malarkey cocks his M1A1 during the battle of Brécourt Manor.]] | [[Image:Bob2m1c1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Malarkey cocks his M1A1 during the battle of Brécourt Manor.]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob3m1c1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Sgt. Luz ([[Rick Gomez]]) fires his Carbine as the 101st tries to take the town of Carentan.]] | [[Image:Bob3m1c1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Sgt. Luz ([[Rick Gomez]]) fires his Carbine as the 101st tries to take the town of Carentan.]] | ||
[[Image:LuzCarbine.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Luz with his Carbine.]] | [[Image:LuzCarbine.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Luz with his Carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob3m1c2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Harry Welsh ([[Rick Warden]]) fires his M1A1 Carbine in the episode "Carentan"]] | [[Image:Bob3m1c2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Harry Welsh ([[Rick Warden]]) fires his M1A1 Carbine in the episode "Carentan" (Ep.3).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5m1a11.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy Company member fires his M1A1 carbine in the episode "Crossroads"]] | [[Image:Bob5m1a11.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy Company member fires his M1A1 carbine in the episode "Crossroads" (Ep.5).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5m1a12.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Another Easy Company member fires his M1A1 carbine in the episode "Crossroads"]] | [[Image:Bob5m1a12.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Another Easy Company member fires his M1A1 carbine in the episode "Crossroads".]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5m1a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Peacock spots another German company coming over the hill.]] | [[Image:Bob5m1a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Peacock spots another German company coming over the hill.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob6m1c1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Norman Dike holds his M1A1 Carbine | [[Image:Bob6m1c1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Norman Dike holds his M1A1 Carbine in "Bastogne" (Ep.6).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob9m1a1c1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Sgt. Luz ([[Rick Gomez]]) with his M1A1 Carbine.]] | [[Image:Bob9m1a1c1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Sgt. Luz ([[Rick Gomez]]) with his M1A1 Carbine in "Why We Fight" (Ep.9).]] | ||
===Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I=== | ===Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I=== | ||
The [[SMLE|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I]] rifle is shown briefly being carried over the shoulder of a British sentry in | The [[SMLE|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I]] rifle is shown briefly being carried over the shoulder of a British sentry in "Carentan" (Ep.3). French soldiers are seen with the rifles when German prisoners are rounded up in "Why We Fight" (Ep.9). | ||
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during World War II, however, it was supplemented heavily with the older Lee Enfield No.1 MK.III | [[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during World War II, however, it was supplemented heavily with the older Lee-Enfield No.1 MK.III.]] | ||
[[Image:Band of Brothers Lee-Enfield.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The Lee-Enfield carried by a British sentry in "Carentan. | [[Image:Band of Brothers Lee-Enfield.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The Lee-Enfield carried by a British sentry in "Carentan" (Ep.3).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob9smle.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A French soldier holds the Lee-Enfield rifle as German prisoners are rounded up and shot in "Why We Fight" (Ep.9).]] | [[Image:Bob9smle.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A French soldier holds the Lee-Enfield rifle as German prisoners are rounded up and shot in "Why We Fight" (Ep.9).]] | ||
==Machine Guns== | ==Machine Guns== | ||
===Browning Automatic Rifle=== | ===Browning Automatic Rifle=== | ||
The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]], or | The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]], or 'B.A.R' was the standard Squad Automatic Weapon for U.S. rifle squads in WWII. It is shown being primarily used by Cpl. Heron. | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4bar1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cpl. Heron holds the BAR in "Replacements".]] | [[Image:Bob4bar1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cpl. Heron holds the BAR in "Replacements" (Ep.4).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4bar2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Replacements", Cpl. Heron is seen with the BAR next to Sgt. Randleman ([[Michael Cudlitz]]).]] | [[Image:Bob4bar2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Replacements", Cpl. Heron is seen with the BAR next to Sgt. Randleman ([[Michael Cudlitz]]).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4bar3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Heron provides cover with the BAR.]] | [[Image:Bob4bar3.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Heron provides cover with the BAR.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5bar1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|"Nail the machine gun." The BAR is set up to take out a German machine gun position in "Crossroads".]] | [[Image:Bob5bar1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|''"Nail the machine gun."'' The BAR is set up to take out a German machine gun position in "Crossroads" (Ep.5).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5bar2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The BAR with the bipod down is seen as the German machine gun position explodes.]] | [[Image:Bob5bar2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The BAR with the bipod down is seen as the German machine gun position explodes.]] | ||
[[File:HeronandWebster.jpg|none|thumb|601px|Heron running with his BAR with the bipod down, next to him is Webster with his [[M1 Garand]].]] | [[File:HeronandWebster.jpg|none|thumb|601px|Heron running with his BAR with the bipod down, next to him is Webster with his [[M1 Garand]].]] | ||
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[[File:BARinBoBHeron.jpg|none|thumb|601px|Heron hits the dirt carrying his BAR with the bipod down, preparing to engage the SS troops in "Crossroads".]] | [[File:BARinBoBHeron.jpg|none|thumb|601px|Heron hits the dirt carrying his BAR with the bipod down, preparing to engage the SS troops in "Crossroads".]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5bar5.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy Company paratrooper marches with his BAR slung.]] | [[Image:Bob5bar5.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy Company paratrooper marches with his BAR slung.]] | ||
[[Image:HeronBAR.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cpl. Heron with his BAR during the attack on Foy.]] | [[Image:HeronBAR.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cpl. Heron with his BAR during the attack on Foy in "The Breaking Point" (Ep.7).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob7bar2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Heron fires the BAR in "The Breaking Point".]] | [[Image:Bob7bar2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Heron fires the BAR in "The Breaking Point".]] | ||
[[Image:BoBHeronBARFoy.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The BAR from Heron's point of view as he tries to kill the German Sniper.]] | [[Image:BoBHeronBARFoy.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The BAR from Heron's point of view as he tries to kill the German Sniper.]] | ||
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The [[Browning M1919A4]] .30 caliber machine gun is shown extensively in the hands of Easy company being used in both the defensive and offensive roles. The primary M1919A4 machine gun team of Easy Company in the series consisted of Smokey Gordon and Alton More. The 1919A4 is also shown being mounted on jeeps. | The [[Browning M1919A4]] .30 caliber machine gun is shown extensively in the hands of Easy company being used in both the defensive and offensive roles. The primary M1919A4 machine gun team of Easy Company in the series consisted of Smokey Gordon and Alton More. The 1919A4 is also shown being mounted on jeeps. | ||
[[File:M1919a4 pre 1943.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning M1919A4, fitted with bolt latch - .30-06]] | [[File:M1919a4 pre 1943.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning M1919A4, fitted with bolt latch - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Bob11919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Curahee", an Easy company machine gun team sets up an M1919A4.30 cal during a wargame.]] | [[Image:Bob11919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Curahee" (Ep.1), an Easy company machine gun team sets up an M1919A4.30 cal during a wargame.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob119191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy company machine gun team trains with the M1919A4 in "Curahee".]] | [[Image:Bob119191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy company machine gun team trains with the M1919A4 in "Curahee".]] | ||
[[Image:MountedM1919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Mounted M1919A4 can be seen as Easy Company prepare for the assault on the guns.]] | [[Image:MountedM1919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Mounted M1919A4 can be seen as Easy Company prepare for the assault on the guns at Brécourt Manor in "Day of Days" (Ep.2).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob21919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Day of Days", Pvt. Joe Liebgott ([[Ross McCall]]) provides cover fire with M1919A4 as Winters and the men of Easy Company take out the German artillery battery at Brécourt Manor on D-Day.]] | [[Image:Bob21919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Day of Days", Pvt. Joe Liebgott ([[Ross McCall]]) provides cover fire with M1919A4 as Winters and the men of Easy Company take out the German artillery battery at Brécourt Manor on D-Day.]] | ||
[[Image:PettyLiebgottM1919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Cleveland Petty ([[Adam James]]) fires his M1919A4 as Pvt. Joe Liebgott ([[Ross McCall]]) feeds him.]] | [[Image:PettyLiebgottM1919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Cleveland Petty ([[Adam James]]) fires his M1919A4 as Pvt. Joe Liebgott ([[Ross McCall]]) feeds him.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob31919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy Company M1919A4 machine gun team provides cover fire during the assault on Carentan.]] | [[Image:Bob31919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy Company M1919A4 machine gun team provides cover fire during the assault on Carentan in "Carentan" (Ep.3).]] | ||
[[Image:GordonM1919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Walter "Smokey" Gordon ([[Ben Caplan]]) fires his M1919A4 from an upstairs window at fleeing Germans.]] | [[Image:GordonM1919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Walter "Smokey" Gordon ([[Ben Caplan]]) fires his M1919A4 from an upstairs window at fleeing Germans in "Carentan".]] | ||
[[Image:GordonMoreM1919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Gordon and Alton More fire their M1919A4 at Bloody Gulch.]] | [[Image:GordonMoreM1919.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Gordon and Alton More fire their M1919A4 at Bloody Gulch.]] | ||
[[Image:GordonMoreM19192.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Gordon and More firing the M1919A4.]] | [[Image:GordonMoreM19192.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Gordon and More firing the M1919A4.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob519192.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The machine gun crew of Alton More (seen setting up the tripod) and "Smokey" Gordon (seen carrying the M1919A4).]] | [[Image:Bob519192.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The machine gun crew of Alton More (seen setting up the tripod) and "Smokey" Gordon (seen carrying the M1919A4) in "Crossroads" (Ep.5).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob619193.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Bastogne", Smokey Gordon cocks his M1919 during the battle.]] | [[Image:Bob619193.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Bastogne" (Ep.6), Smokey Gordon cocks his M1919 during the battle.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob619194.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Alton More ([[Doug Allen]]) fires Smokey's M1919 after Smokey is wounded.]] | [[Image:Bob619194.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Alton More ([[Doug Allen]]) fires Smokey's M1919 after Smokey is wounded.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob619191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "The Breaking Point", an M1919 is seen mounted on the jeep carrying Col. Sink and Gen. McAuliffe.]] | [[Image:Bob619191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "The Breaking Point" (Ep.7), an M1919 is seen mounted on the jeep carrying Col. Sink and Gen. McAuliffe.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob619195.jpg|none|thumb|600px|More continues to fire the M1919 during the battle of Bastogne.]] | [[Image:Bob619195.jpg|none|thumb|600px|More continues to fire the M1919 during the battle of Bastogne.]] | ||
[[Image:MachineGunTeamFoy.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Two Paratroopers provide covering fire with an M1919A4 during the assault on Foy in "The Breaking Point."]] | [[Image:MachineGunTeamFoy.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Two Paratroopers provide covering fire with an M1919A4 during the assault on Foy in "The Breaking Point."]] | ||
[[Image:Bob919191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvts. Hashey and Garcia prepare to be relieved of their M1919 machine gun position.]] | [[Image:Bob919191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvts. Hashey and Garcia prepare to be relieved of their M1919 machine gun position.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob919192.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Why We Fight", Pvt. O'Keefe is seen loading the M1919.]] | [[Image:Bob919192.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Why We Fight" (Ep.9), Pvt. O'Keefe is seen loading the M1919.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1019191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Points", an M1919 is seen mounted on the jeep driven by Nixon and carrying Winters and Welsh as they enter the city of Berchtesgaden, Germany.]] | [[Image:Bob1019191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Points" (Ep.10), an M1919 is seen mounted on the jeep driven by Nixon and carrying Winters and Welsh as they enter the city of Berchtesgaden, Germany.]] | ||
===M1919A6 .30 Caliber Machine Gun=== | ===M1919A6 .30 Caliber Machine Gun=== | ||
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[[File:1919A6 postWW2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning M1919A6 post WWII manufacture - .30-06]] | [[File:1919A6 postWW2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning M1919A6 post WWII manufacture - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:ChristensonwithM1919A6.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Christensen with his M1919A6 before the attack.]] | [[File:ChristensonwithM1919A6.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Christensen with his M1919A6 before the attack.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob519191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|M1919A6 being fired in "Crossroads".]] | [[Image:Bob519191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|M1919A6 being fired in "Crossroads" (Ep.5).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob519195.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Burton 'Pat' Christensen fires his M1919A6 in the episode "Crossroads". The carrying handle and bipod mounted to the barrel jacket are indicators of this particular model.]] | [[Image:Bob519195.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Burton 'Pat' Christensen fires his M1919A6 in the episode "Crossroads". The carrying handle and bipod mounted to the barrel jacket are indicators of this particular model.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob719195.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In the episode "The Breaking Point", the M1919A6 is manned by (from left to right) Sgt. Christensen ([[Michael Fassbender]]), Pvt. Webb ([[Jordan Frieda]]), and Sgt. Perconte ([[James Madio]]).]] | [[Image:Bob719195.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In the episode "The Breaking Point" (Ep.7), the M1919A6 is manned by (from left to right) Sgt. Christensen ([[Michael Fassbender]]), Pvt. Webb ([[Jordan Frieda]]), and Sgt. Perconte ([[James Madio]]).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob619192.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Burton 'Pat' Christensen ([[Michael Fassbender]]) yells to fall back in "The Breaking Point".]] | [[Image:Bob619192.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Burton 'Pat' Christensen ([[Michael Fassbender]]) yells to fall back in "The Breaking Point".]] | ||
[[Image:Bob819191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Liebgott fires during the crossing of the river in the episode "The Last Patrol".]] | [[Image:Bob819191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Liebgott fires during the crossing of the river in the episode "The Last Patrol" (Ep.8).]] | ||
=== Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun === | === Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun === | ||
The [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun can be seen throughout the series. The weapon is usually mounted on | The [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun can be seen throughout the series. The weapon is usually mounted on vehicles such as M4 Sherman tanks as seen in "Carentan" (Ep.3) or the M8 Greyhound Armored Car in "Why We Fight" (Ep.9). Also making a prominent appearance, especially in "The Last Patrol" (Ep.8) is the M51 Quad Mount which, though designed primarily for anti-aircraft use, had a devastating effect on ground targets and was available in either the towed or vehicle mounted versions (designated the ''M16 Quad Mount''). | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting]] | ||
[[Image:Bob3m2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Tank gunner fires from a Sherman]] | [[Image:Bob3m2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Tank gunner fires a [[Browning M2HB]] from a Sherman tank.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob3m21.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Tank gunner fires from a Sherman]] | [[Image:Bob3m21.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Tank gunner fires the M2HB from a Sherman.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob950hb.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Tank gunner loading his Browning M2HB]] | [[Image:Bob950hb.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Tank gunner loading his Browning M2HB.]] | ||
[[Image:M51_Quad.jpg|thumb|350px|none|The M51 Quad Mounted system similar to the one used in ''Band of Brothers'']] | [[Image:M51_Quad.jpg|thumb|350px|none|The M51 Quad Mounted system similar to the one used in ''Band of Brothers'']] | ||
[[Image:Bob850x41.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An AA M2 fires across the river]] | [[Image:Bob850x41.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An AA M2 fires across the river.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob850x42.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Winters stands next to the AA M2.]] | [[Image:Bob850x42.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Winters stands next to the AA M2.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob850x43.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The Quad M2 is seen on the right.]] | [[Image:Bob850x43.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The Quad M2 is seen on the right.]] | ||
==Other== | ==Other== | ||
===M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"=== | ===M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"=== | ||
The [[M1 Bazooka|M1 Rocket Launcher]], affectionately known as the "Bazooka", was the standard anti-tank weapon for the US military during WWII. The Bazooka was excellent against bunkers and buildings, though its effectiveness against the more heavily armored German tanks is debatable. General Eisenhower remarked that "the Atom Bomb, Jeep, C-47 Sky Train and the Bazooka were the four weapons that won the war". The bazooka was copied by the Germans as the | The [[M1 Bazooka|M1 Rocket Launcher]], affectionately known as the "Bazooka", was the standard anti-tank weapon for the US military during WWII. The Bazooka was excellent against bunkers and buildings, though its effectiveness against the more heavily armored German tanks is debatable. General Eisenhower remarked that "the Atom Bomb, Jeep, C-47 Sky Train and the Bazooka were the four weapons that won the war". The bazooka was copied by the Germans as the '[[Panzerschreck]]' launcher from a M1 Bazooka captured in North Africa. Generally operated by a two man crew (one gunner, one loader) crews quickly figured out that they needed to hit the side, rear or belly armor of armored vehicles, as shown in the episode "Carentan" (the episode also shows how the bazooka rounds would simply deflect off the heavy frontal armor). The bazooka makes notable appearances in the series, being used by Sgt. Charles E. "Chuck" Grant ([[Nolan Hemmings]]) in the episode "Replacements" taking out a German machine gun and by John McGrath (Stephen Walters) and Harry Welsh ([[Rick Warden]]) in the episode "Carentan" disabling a German StuG III assault gun. | ||
[[Image:M1A1 Bazooka.jpg|thumb|500px|none|[[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"#M1A1 "Bazooka" (2.36" Rocket)|M1A1 Bazooka]] - 60mm]] | [[Image:M1A1 Bazooka.jpg|thumb|500px|none|[[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"#M1A1 "Bazooka" (2.36" Rocket)|M1A1 Bazooka]] - 60mm]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1m9b.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy Company bazooka team fires a bazooka during a training exercise in "Currahee" (Ep.1).]] | [[Image:Bob1m9b.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An Easy Company bazooka team fires a bazooka during a training exercise in "Currahee" (Ep.1).]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob3m9b1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|McGrath tries to disable a StuG III with his M1 bazooka.]] | [[Image:Bob3m9b1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|McGrath tries to disable a StuG III with his M1 bazooka.]] | ||
[[File:BoB 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Grant ([[Nolan Hemmings]]) prepares to fire the M1 "Bazooka".]] | [[File:BoB 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Grant ([[Nolan Hemmings]]) prepares to fire the M1 "Bazooka".]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4m9b.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Replacements", Sgt. Grant ([[Nolan Hemmings]]) fires the M1 Bazooka. ]] | [[Image:Bob4m9b.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Replacements" (Ep.4), Sgt. Grant ([[Nolan Hemmings]]) fires the M1 Bazooka. ]] | ||
===M9 Bazooka=== | ===M9 Bazooka=== | ||
In "Points", Sgt. Grant appears to use an [[M9 Bazooka]] in an attempt to detonate the grenades placed on a man-made rock slide. | In "Points" (Ep.10), Sgt. Grant appears to use an [[M9 Bazooka]] in an attempt to detonate the grenades placed on a man-made rock slide. | ||
[[File:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[File:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Image:Bob10m1b.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Points", Sgt. Grant walks up to the roadblock with the bazooka.]] | [[Image:Bob10m1b.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Points", Sgt. Grant walks up to the roadblock with the bazooka.]] | ||
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[[Image:M1 garand M7.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M7 rifle grenade launcher]] | [[Image:M1 garand M7.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M7 rifle grenade launcher]] | ||
[[Image:M9A1 Rifle Grenade.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M9A1 Rifle Grenade]] | [[Image:M9A1 Rifle Grenade.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M9A1 Rifle Grenade]] | ||
[[Image:Bob3m1rgl.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Cleveland Petty ([[Adam James]]) gets ready to launch another rifle grenade with the M7 launcher in "Carentan".]] | [[Image:Bob3m1rgl.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Pvt. Cleveland Petty ([[Adam James]]) gets ready to launch another rifle grenade with the M7 launcher in "Carentan" (Ep.3).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4m1rgl.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Compton ([[Neal McDonough]]) directs Cpl. Schmidt to fire the rifle grenade.]] | [[Image:Bob4m1rgl.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Compton ([[Neal McDonough]]) directs Cpl. Schmidt to fire the rifle grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob8m1gm7.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Johnny Martin ([[Dexter Fletcher]]) prepares to launch a rifle grenade in the episode "The Last Patrol". One thing to note is that the way he fires the weapon would have made him very sore. Rifle grenades use blanks that are compressed powder loads so firing like that would hurt, the military at that time taught soldiers to plant the butt of the rifle in the ground and use a special ladder sight attached to the front of the barrel to sight with. Also, you never actually see him load a blank round so we must assume he was wandering around in enemy territory with a blank chambered.]] | [[Image:Bob8m1gm7.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Johnny Martin ([[Dexter Fletcher]]) prepares to launch a rifle grenade in the episode "The Last Patrol" (Ep.8). One thing to note is that the way he fires the weapon would have made him very sore. Rifle grenades use blanks that are compressed powder loads so firing like that would hurt, the military at that time taught soldiers to plant the butt of the rifle in the ground and use a special ladder sight attached to the front of the barrel to sight with. Also, you never actually see him load a blank round so we must assume he was wandering around in enemy territory with a blank chambered.]] | ||
=== Mk II Hand Grenade === | === Mk II Hand Grenade === | ||
The [[Mk II Hand Grenade]] is used by several paratroopers in the series. Lt. Harry Welsh ([[Rick Warden]]) is seen using one to take out an MG42 team during the battle of Carentan. Paratroopers are seen piling [[Mk II Hand Grenade]]s onto a enemy-made rock slide in an attempt to blow a hole in the roadblock. | The [[Mk II Hand Grenade]] is used by several paratroopers in the series. Lt. Harry Welsh ([[Rick Warden]]) is seen using one to take out an MG42 team during the battle of Carentan. Paratroopers are seen piling [[Mk II Hand Grenade]]s onto a enemy-made rock slide in an attempt to blow a hole in the roadblock. | ||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk II hand grenade.]] | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk II hand grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:ComptonGrenade.jpg|none|thumb|600px|During the Battle of Brecourt Manor, Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton ([[Neal McDonough]]) attempts to throw a MK II Grenade before it's knocked out of his hands in "Day of Days. | [[Image:ComptonGrenade.jpg|none|thumb|600px|During the Battle of Brecourt Manor, Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton ([[Neal McDonough]]) attempts to throw a MK II Grenade before it's knocked out of his hands in "Day of Days" (Ep.2).]] | ||
[[Image:BOB02.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Harry Welsh ([[Rick Warden]]) carries a MK II hand grenade on his webbing in "Carentan".]] | [[Image:BOB02.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Lt. Harry Welsh ([[Rick Warden]]) carries a MK II hand grenade on his webbing in "Carentan" (Ep.3).]] | ||
[[Image:WelshGrenade.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Welsh pulls the pin off a MK II Grenade.]] | [[Image:WelshGrenade.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Welsh pulls the pin off a MK II Grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:LiptonGrenade.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Carwood Lipton ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) prepares to clear out a warehouse with MK II Grenade.]] | [[Image:LiptonGrenade.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Carwood Lipton ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) prepares to clear out a warehouse with MK II Grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob10g.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In | [[Image:Bob10g.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Points" (Ep.10), Paratroopers place grenades in an attempt to clear a roadblock.]] | ||
=== M18 Smoke Grenade === | === M18 Smoke Grenade === | ||
In "Crossroads", Cpt. Winters is seen throwing a [[M18 Smoke Grenade]] for red smoke to signal the charge. | In "Crossroads" (Ep.5), Cpt. Winters is seen throwing a [[M18 Smoke Grenade]] for red smoke to signal the charge. | ||
[[Image:Bob5smoke.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A red smoke grenade thrown by Winters]] | [[Image:Bob5smoke.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A red smoke grenade thrown by Winters.]] | ||
=== M2 Flamethrower === | === M2 Flamethrower === | ||
In "Points" (Ep.10), the Airborne paratroopers watch newsreel footage of the war in Pacific. In the footage, a US Marine is seen using an [[M2 Flamethrower]]. | |||
[[Image:M2_Flamethrower.jpg|none|thumb|200px|M2 Flamethrower]] | [[Image:M2_Flamethrower.jpg|none|thumb|200px|M2 Flamethrower]] | ||
[[Image:Bob10m1fire.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A marine fires his flamethrower on Okinawa]] | [[Image:Bob10m1fire.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A marine fires his flamethrower on Okinawa.]] | ||
=Axis Weapons= | =Axis Weapons= | ||
==Handguns== | ==Handguns== | ||
=== Luger P08 === | === Luger P08 === | ||
A standard sidearm of German Forces during WWI and still in use in WWII, the [[Luger P08]] was a prized and coveted souvenir for Allied forces because of its elegant design. Malarkey is seen hunting around for one notably in "Day of Days". In " | A standard sidearm of German Forces during WWI and still in use in WWII, the [[Luger P08]] was a prized and coveted souvenir for Allied forces because of its elegant design. Malarkey is seen hunting around for one notably in "Day of Days" (Ep.2). In "The Breaking Point" (Ep.7), Corporal Hoobler ([[Peter McCabe]]) kills a German officer who has one, and then, later in the episode, it discharges in his pocket, which makes a fatal wound by hitting his femoral artery. It is later given to Sergeant Malarkey ([[Scott Grimes]]), who wanted one to bring home to his little brother. The real gun Hoobler found is a Belgian .32 and was not given to Malarkey. The Walther P38 was the standard issue during WWII, with many Lugers left over from WWI being re-used by some Germans as a sidearm. Though replaced officially by the P38, Mauser would continue producing the Luger until 1943; Evidence can be found on many Lugers with 30's and 40's markings as well as swastikas and eagles. | ||
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Luger P'08 pistol - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Luger P'08 pistol - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1p081.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Currahee" (Ep.1), a British soldier clears the chamber of a Luger before letting Hoobler handle it. He is dressed in a German Wehrmacht uniform in order to familiarize US troops of what the enemy looks like.]] | [[Image:Bob1p081.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Currahee" (Ep.1), a British soldier clears the chamber of a Luger before letting Hoobler handle it. He is dressed in a German Wehrmacht uniform in order to familiarize US troops of what the enemy looks like.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1p082.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Hoobler ([[Peter McCabe]]) aims the Luger in "Currahee".]] | [[Image:Bob1p082.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Hoobler ([[Peter McCabe]]) aims the Luger in "Currahee".]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1p083.jpg|none|thumb|600px|''"Boy, she sure is a doozy."'' Hoobler with the Luger.]] | [[Image:Bob1p083.jpg|none|thumb|600px|''"Boy, she sure is a doozy."'' Hoobler with the Luger.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob7p08.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In " | [[Image:Bob7p08.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "The Breaking Point" (Ep.7), Hoobler examines the Luger he just acquired from a dead German.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob7p082.jpg|none|thumb|600px| | [[Image:Bob7p082.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Hoobler with his Luger in "The Breaking Point".]] | ||
[[File:BoB 331.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Points", Lt. Speirs finds a German officer holding his Luger after committing suicide while in Hitler's Eagle Nest.]] | [[File:BoB 331.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Points" (Ep.10), Lt. Speirs finds a German officer holding his Luger after committing suicide while in Hitler's Eagle Nest.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob10p08.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The Wehrmacht officer offers his Luger to Winters in "Points", which Winters refuses to take. In reality, the officer offered Winters a Walther PP instead of a Luger, and Winters did accept it.]] | [[Image:Bob10p08.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The Wehrmacht officer offers his Luger to Winters in "Points", which Winters refuses to take. In reality, the officer offered Winters a Walther PP instead of a Luger, and Winters did accept it (see below).]] | ||
===Walther PP=== | ===Walther PP=== | ||
In the ''Band of Brothers'' companion documentary "We Stand Alone Together", the real Maj. Winters displays the Walther PP | In the ''Band of Brothers'' companion documentary "We Stand Alone Together", the real Maj. Winters displays the [[Walther PP]] pistol he received from a surrendering German officer. Winters discovered the gun had never been fired, and said that it would remain that way. Richard Winters passed away on January 2, 2011. | ||
[[Image:Walther_PP.jpg|thumb|350px|none|The lesser-known, full-length barreled Walther PP is available in 6.35mm auto (.25 ACP), 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) or 9x17mm (.380 ACP).]] | |||
[[Image:Bobpp.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The real Winters holds his Walther PP in the ''Band of Brothers'' companion documentary "We Stand Alone Together".]] | [[Image:Bobpp.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The real Winters holds his Walther PP in the ''Band of Brothers'' companion documentary "We Stand Alone Together".]] | ||
[[Image:Bobpp1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Winters with his PP in the ''Band of Brothers'' companion documentary "We Stand Alone Together".]] | [[Image:Bobpp1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Winters with his PP in the ''Band of Brothers'' companion documentary "We Stand Alone Together".]] | ||
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==Submachine Guns== | ==Submachine Guns== | ||
=== MP40 === | === MP40 === | ||
The [[MP40]] is seen in the hands of German soldiers through out the series. In | The [[MP40]] is seen in the hands of German soldiers through out the series. In "Day of Days" (Ep.2), Sgt. Carwood Lipton captures one and caries it briefly in the episode. | ||
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|450px|none|MP40 | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|450px|none|MP40 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|600px| An MP40 is seen in a display case to familiarize US soldiers with German weapons.]] | [[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An [[MP40]] is seen in a display case to familiarize US soldiers with German weapons in "Curahee" (Ep.1).]] | ||
[[Image:BOB1f01.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Sgt. Carwood Lipton with his captured MP40.]] | [[Image:BOB1f01.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Sgt. Carwood Lipton with his captured MP40 in "Day of Days" (Ep.2).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob2mp40.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Wehrmacht soldier desperately reaches for his MP40. This scarcely seems possible since he has four holes in his arm from grenade shrapnel. Note also that the soldier has the leather webbing for the K98 clips, not the canvas pouches for MP40 stick mags.]] | [[Image:Bob2mp40.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Wehrmacht soldier desperately reaches for his [[MP40]] in "Day of Days". This scarcely seems possible since he has four holes in his arm from grenade shrapnel. Note also that the soldier has the leather webbing for the K98 clips, not the canvas pouches for MP40 stick mags.]] | ||
[[Image:GermanMP40.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Wehrmacht soldier fires his MP40 at Brecourt Manor.]] | [[Image:GermanMP40.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Wehrmacht soldier fires his MP40 at Brecourt Manor.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4mp40.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Two Wehrmacht soldiers with MP40s during the battle of Nuenen.]] | [[Image:Bob4mp40.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Two Wehrmacht soldiers with MP40s during the battle of Nuenen in "Replacements" (Ep.4).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob8mp40.jpg|none|thumb|600px| | [[Image:Bob8mp40.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "The Last Patrol" (Ep.8), an MP40 is shown on the floor of a German barracks house - it is quickly pulled out of reach by David Webster.]] | ||
==Rifles== | ==Rifles== | ||
=== Karabiner 98k === | === Karabiner 98k === | ||
A main battle rifle for the German forces is the [[Karabiner 98k]]. In addition to the German forces, Lt. Winters is seen using it in "Day of Days". A German sniper is also seen using a scoped Kar98k against advancing Easy Company men during the battle of Foy in the episode | A main battle rifle for the German forces is the [[Karabiner 98k]]. In addition to the German forces, Lt. Winters is seen using it in "Day of Days" (Ep.2). A German sniper is also seen using a scoped Kar98k against advancing Easy Company men during the battle of Foy in the episode "The Breaking Point" (Ep.7). | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
[[Image:Bob2k98k1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Winters ([[Damian Lewis]]) holds the K98k "Kraut weapon" given to him by Lipton ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) in "Day of Days".]] | [[Image:Bob2k98k1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Winters ([[Damian Lewis]]) holds the K98k "Kraut weapon" given to him by Lipton ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) in "Day of Days" (Ep.2).]] | ||
[[File:BoB 302.jpg|none|thumb|601px|Lt. Richard "Dick" Winters ([[Damian Lewis]]) holds the K98k in "Day of Days".]] | [[File:BoB 302.jpg|none|thumb|601px|Lt. Richard "Dick" Winters ([[Damian Lewis]]) holds the K98k in "Day of Days".]] | ||
[[Image:GermanMauser4.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German Fallschirmjäger sniper shoots a paratrooper with his K98k in "Carentan".]] | [[Image:GermanMauser4.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German Fallschirmjäger sniper shoots a paratrooper with his K98k in "Carentan" (Ep.3).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob3k98k.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German Fallschirmjäger fires his K98k during the counterattack in "Carentan".]] | [[Image:Bob3k98k.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German Fallschirmjäger fires his K98k during the counterattack in "Carentan".]] | ||
[[Image:Bob598k4.jpg|none|thumb|600px|SS soldiers run with K98ks as Easy Company launches an attack in "Crossroads".]] | [[Image:Bob598k4.jpg|none|thumb|600px|SS soldiers run with K98ks as Easy Company launches an attack in "Crossroads" (Ep.5).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob698k.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A surprised German taking cover in the snow fires his K98k at the retreating Edward "Babe" Heffron and Doc Ryan.]] | [[Image:Bob698k.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A surprised German taking cover in the snow fires his K98k at the retreating Edward "Babe" Heffron and Doc Ryan in "Bastogne" (Ep.6).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob698k1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The same German, later nicknamed | [[Image:Bob698k1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The same German, later nicknamed 'Hinkel', firing his K98k at Heffron and Ryan.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob798k.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German aims his K98k at approaching Easy Company men.]] | [[Image:Bob798k.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German aims his K98k at approaching Easy Company men in "The Breaking Point" (Ep.7).]] | ||
[[Image:GermanMauser.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The same German with his Spotter.]] | [[Image:GermanMauser.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The same German with his Spotter.]] | ||
[[Image:Tur3.jpg|none|thumb|500px|Karabiner 98k 7.92x57mm Mauser with Zeiss ZF42 scope]] | [[Image:Tur3.jpg|none|thumb|500px|Karabiner 98k 7.92x57mm Mauser with Zeiss ZF42 scope]] | ||
[[Image:Bob798ksniper.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German sniper fires a scoped Kar98k at Easy Company men celebrating after taking Foy.]] | [[Image:Bob798ksniper.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German sniper fires a scoped Kar98k at Easy Company men celebrating after taking Foy in "The Breaking Point".]] | ||
==Assault Rifles== | ==Assault Rifles== | ||
=== Sturmgewehr 44 === | === Sturmgewehr 44 === | ||
During the siege of Bastogne in | During the siege of Bastogne in "The Breaking Point" (Ep.7), German soldiers are seen using the new [[Sturmgewehr 44]]. A Sturmgewehr 44 is also seen on a German-weapon familiarization wall in "Curahee" (Ep.1), which is anachronistic being that the Sturmgewehr 44 would not have been encountered until two years later. | ||
[[Image:Sturmgewehr 44.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sturmgewehr 44 7.92x33mm]] | [[Image:Sturmgewehr 44.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sturmgewehr 44 - 7.92x33mm]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Here a Sturmgewehr 44 hangs with other German weapons to familiarize US soldiers, even though it would not be encountered in combat for another two years.]] | [[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Here a [[Sturmgewehr 44]] hangs with other German weapons to familiarize US soldiers, even though it would not be encountered in combat for another two years.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob7stg44.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German in winter camouflage defending Foy with a Sturmgewehr 44.]] | [[Image:Bob7stg44.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German in winter camouflage defending Foy with a Sturmgewehr 44.]] | ||
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=== MG42 === | === MG42 === | ||
In the mini-series, the [[MG42]] is seen multiple times, being fired from window openings in towns, and in stand-offs with the German armoured vehicles in the advance into France. Most notably, the mini-series did not fail to demonstrate or imply the demoralizing effect of the gun on U.S. troops, and this is a notable achievement for the film-makers, who added this realistic view, which before, had never been seen in such vivid detail in any previous war-film, barring of course, documentaries with actual war-time footage. | In the mini-series, the [[MG42]] is seen multiple times, being fired from window openings in towns, and in stand-offs with the German armoured vehicles in the advance into France. Most notably, the mini-series did not fail to demonstrate or imply the demoralizing effect of the gun on U.S. troops, and this is a notable achievement for the film-makers, who added this realistic view, which before, had never been seen in such vivid detail in any previous war-film, barring of course, documentaries with actual war-time footage. | ||
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|500px|none|MG-42 As used in Band of Brothers]] | [[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|500px|none|MG-42 As used in ''Band of Brothers'' - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|601px|In "Currahee" (Ep.1), an MG42 is seen on the wall along with other German weapons.]] | [[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|601px|In "Currahee" (Ep.1), an MG42 is seen on the wall along with other German weapons.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob2mg42.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Wehrmacht machine gun crew firing their MG42 at Brecourt Manor.]] | [[Image:Bob2mg42.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Wehrmacht machine gun crew firing their MG42 at Brecourt Manor in "Day of Days" (Ep.2).]] | ||
[[Image:GermanMG42.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An MG42 and its dead crew can be seen behind Bill Guarnere ([[Frank John Hughes]]) and Pvt. Gerald Lorraine ([[Simon Fenton]]) at Brecourt Manor.]] | [[Image:GermanMG42.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An MG42 and its dead crew can be seen behind Bill Guarnere ([[Frank John Hughes]]) and Pvt. Gerald Lorraine ([[Simon Fenton]]) at Brecourt Manor.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob3mg42.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German Fallschirmjager MG42 crew fires from a bedroom window at Shifty Powers during the battle of Carentan.]] | [[Image:Bob3mg42.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German Fallschirmjager MG42 crew fires from a bedroom window at Shifty Powers during the battle of Carentan.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob3mg422.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An SS MG42 team firing at Easy Company during the counter attack in "Carentan. | [[Image:Bob3mg422.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An SS MG42 team firing at Easy Company during the counter attack in "Carentan" (Ep.3). In the background another can be seen mounted on an Sd.Kfz. 251 halftrack.]] | ||
[[Image:GermanMG423.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An SS soldier carries an MG42 during the retreat.]] | [[Image:GermanMG423.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An SS soldier carries an MG42 during the retreat.]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4mg42.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Wehrmacht machine gun crew fires from a rooftop during the battle of Nuenen in "Replacements".]] | [[Image:Bob4mg42.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Wehrmacht machine gun crew fires from a rooftop during the battle of Nuenen in "Replacements" (Ep.4).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob5mg42.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An SS machine gun crew is seen firing the MG42 in "Crossroads". | [[Image:Bob5mg42.jpg|none|thumb|600px|An SS machine gun crew is seen firing the MG42 in "Crossroads" (Ep.5). Winters wonders why the crew was giving away their position by firing.]] | ||
==Other== | ==Other== | ||
=== Model 24 Stielhandgranate === | === Model 24 Stielhandgranate === | ||
In "Day of Days", Lt. Winters is seen using a German [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] in order to spike an enemy artillery gun at Brecourt Manor. One lands next to Joe Toye and Popeye Wynn nearly blowing them up, during the same battle. | In "Day of Days" (Ep.2), Lt. Winters is seen using a German [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] in order to spike an enemy artillery gun at Brecourt Manor. One lands next to Joe Toye and Popeye Wynn nearly blowing them up, during the same battle. | ||
[[Image:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|A Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] | [[Image:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|A Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] | ||
[[Image:Bob2g.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Winters primes the " | [[Image:Bob2g.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Winters primes the "Potato Masher" [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] to disable the artillery gun.]] | ||
[[Image:WintersPotatoMashers.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Winters carries a bundle of "Potato Mashers" through the trenches at Brecourt Manor.]] | [[Image:WintersPotatoMashers.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Winters carries a bundle of "Potato Mashers" through the trenches at Brecourt Manor.]] | ||
=== Panzerfaust === | === Panzerfaust === | ||
A Wehrmacht grenadier is seen lugging a [[Panzerfaust]] during the battle of Nuenen in "Replacements". | A Wehrmacht grenadier is seen lugging a [[Panzerfaust]] during the battle of Nuenen in "Replacements" (Ep.4). | ||
[[Image:Panzerfaust.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | [[Image:Panzerfaust.jpg|none|thumb|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4pz.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Wehrmacht grenadier lugs a Panzerfaust during the battle of Nuenen in "Replacements".]] | [[Image:Bob4pz.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A Wehrmacht grenadier lugs a Panzerfaust during the battle of Nuenen in "Replacements".]] | ||
=== Panzerschreck === | === Panzerschreck === | ||
A [[Panzerschreck]] is seen discarded in a pile of of debris in "Bastogne" (Ep.6); Bernard J. 'Doc' Ryan and Pvt. Edward 'Babe' Heffron walk past it while headed to Third Battalion's position in search of medical supplies. | |||
A [[Panzerschreck]] is seen discarded in a pile of of debris in "Bastogne"; Bernard J. 'Doc' Ryan and Pvt. Edward 'Babe' Heffron walk past it while headed to Third Battalion's position in search of medical supplies. | |||
[[Image:Tank h5.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Panzerschreck 88mm]] | [[Image:Tank h5.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Panzerschreck 88mm]] | ||
[[Image:BOBPZ1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The discarded Panzerschreck, sitting atop a junk pile. The stock of an MP40 is visible below it.]] | [[Image:BOBPZ1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The discarded Panzerschreck, sitting atop a junk pile. The stock of an MP40 is visible below it.]] | ||
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Band of Brothers is the 2001 HBO World War II miniseries produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. Based on the best-selling book by the late historian Stephen Ambrose, the 10-part miniseries followed the men of "Easy" Company of the 101st Airborne Division from their basic training, through D-Day and up until the capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest.
The following weapons can be seen in the miniseries Band of Brothers:
Allied Weapons
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
The M1911A1 was the standard sidearm of US Forces during World War II. Issued to officers, NCOs and those in positions where a rifle or carbine was not desirable, the pistol quickly became a favored item among Allied troops because of its stopping power. The M1911A1 is seen in various episodes of Band of Brothers. In "Currahee" (Ep.1), Capt. Herbert M. Sobel (David Schwimmer) can be seen running with one during training exercises. David Webster (Eion Bailey) threatens a baker with one in "Why We Fight" (Ep.9). In "Points" (Ep.10), Capt. Ronald Spiers (Matthew Settle) uses his M1911A1 to threaten both the doctor and the drunk American soldier who shot Chuck Grant. Joe Leibgott (Ross McCall) shoots a German officer in "Points" with a M1911.
Colt New Service Revolver
Floyd "Tab" Talbert (Matthew Leitch) is given a Colt New Service revolver as a gift on June 4th 1944 in "Currahee" (Ep. 1), he is seen armed with it in "Carentan" (Ep.3).
Mauser C96
A French soldier is seen executing Wehrmacht prisoners with a C96 "Broomhandle" Mauser in "Why We Fight" (Ep.9).
Submachine Guns
M1A1 Thompson
Also known as the "Tommy gun" or "Fast gun", the M1A1 Thompson was the standard issue submachine gun for US Forces in WWII. As such, many of Easy Company's officers and NCOs are shown carrying the Thompson as their standard weapon. Notable paratroopers who carry the weapon include Lt. Ronald Speirs (Matthew Settle), Lt. Harry Welsh (Rick Warden), Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton (Neal McDonough), Sgt. William "Wild Bill" Guarnere (Frank John Hughes), and Sgt. Johnny Martin (Dexter Fletcher). The M1 Thompson was too expensive and complex to produce by the Normandy invasion and the M1A1, which simply incorporated a fixed firing pin as part of the bolt, made it far easier for mass production and less expensive. 50 round drum magazines were never issued by the United States Army, being too bulky and unreliable, and the M1A1 was not designed to use a 50 round drum due to a cost-saving redesign of the magazine well. This fact is accurately represented through the series, with the Thompsons always using 30-round "stick" magazines.
M3A1 "Grease Gun"
The M3A1 "Grease Gun" was the cheap, inexpensive replacement for the Thompson Sub Machine Gun; It is only shown in the hands of Roy Cobb (Craig Heaney). The use of the later M3A1 variant as opposed to the original M3 is anachronistic for the earlier episodes where they are fighting in France and Holland, as it was not introduced until December 1944.
Rifles
M1903A3 Springfield
Pvt. Gordon is seen with an M1903A3 Springfield in the beginning of "Carentan" (Ep.3), when Blithe joins them to find Easy Co. It's clearly not a captured Kar98k because of a shorter barrel, and different front sights. It's seen later in the episode in the hands of a paratrooper who looses his fingers during the counter attack.
M1 Garand
Standard issue rifle of the US military during WWII, many of Easy Company's paratroopers are shown carrying the M1 Garand as their standard weapon. Most notable are Lieutenant (Later Captain/Major) Richard "Dick" Winters (Damian Lewis), Shifty Powers (Peter Youngblood Hills) and Joseph Liebgott (Ross McCall). The Garand can be seen with and without a bayonet.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is carried by 2nd Lt. Henry Jones (Colin Hanks) in the episode "The Last Patrol" (Ep.8). It is also seen carried by several US marines fighting in Okinawa in newsreel footage.
M1A1 Carbine
Originally issued to non-combat personnel or those who needed a compact weapon, the M1 Carbine was never meant to be a front-line weapon, nevertheless it was ideal for Airborne troops for its small frame and its compactness. The paratrooper version of the M1 (identified as the "M1A1 Carbine" has the distinct collapsible buttstock and handgrip. The M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine is shown extensively throughout the series most notably in the hands of Donald Malarkey (Scott Grimes), Carwood Lipton (Donnie Wahlberg), Warren "Skip" Muck (Richard Speight, Jr.), Lt. Norman Dike, George Luz (Rick Gomez), and Lt. (Later Capt.) Lewis Nixon (Ron Livingston).
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I
The Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I rifle is shown briefly being carried over the shoulder of a British sentry in "Carentan" (Ep.3). French soldiers are seen with the rifles when German prisoners are rounded up in "Why We Fight" (Ep.9).
Machine Guns
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle, or 'B.A.R' was the standard Squad Automatic Weapon for U.S. rifle squads in WWII. It is shown being primarily used by Cpl. Heron.
M1919A4 .30 Caliber Machine Gun
The Browning M1919A4 .30 caliber machine gun is shown extensively in the hands of Easy company being used in both the defensive and offensive roles. The primary M1919A4 machine gun team of Easy Company in the series consisted of Smokey Gordon and Alton More. The 1919A4 is also shown being mounted on jeeps.
M1919A6 .30 Caliber Machine Gun
The Browning M1919A6 variant with stock and bipod is seen carried and used primarily by Burton 'Pat' Christensen (Michael Fassbender). It is incorrectly a post WWII model fitted with the conical flash hider/muzzle booster.
Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
The Browning M2HB heavy machine gun can be seen throughout the series. The weapon is usually mounted on vehicles such as M4 Sherman tanks as seen in "Carentan" (Ep.3) or the M8 Greyhound Armored Car in "Why We Fight" (Ep.9). Also making a prominent appearance, especially in "The Last Patrol" (Ep.8) is the M51 Quad Mount which, though designed primarily for anti-aircraft use, had a devastating effect on ground targets and was available in either the towed or vehicle mounted versions (designated the M16 Quad Mount).
Other
M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"
The M1 Rocket Launcher, affectionately known as the "Bazooka", was the standard anti-tank weapon for the US military during WWII. The Bazooka was excellent against bunkers and buildings, though its effectiveness against the more heavily armored German tanks is debatable. General Eisenhower remarked that "the Atom Bomb, Jeep, C-47 Sky Train and the Bazooka were the four weapons that won the war". The bazooka was copied by the Germans as the 'Panzerschreck' launcher from a M1 Bazooka captured in North Africa. Generally operated by a two man crew (one gunner, one loader) crews quickly figured out that they needed to hit the side, rear or belly armor of armored vehicles, as shown in the episode "Carentan" (the episode also shows how the bazooka rounds would simply deflect off the heavy frontal armor). The bazooka makes notable appearances in the series, being used by Sgt. Charles E. "Chuck" Grant (Nolan Hemmings) in the episode "Replacements" taking out a German machine gun and by John McGrath (Stephen Walters) and Harry Welsh (Rick Warden) in the episode "Carentan" disabling a German StuG III assault gun.
M9 Bazooka
In "Points" (Ep.10), Sgt. Grant appears to use an M9 Bazooka in an attempt to detonate the grenades placed on a man-made rock slide.
M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher with M9A1 Rifle Grenades
Several soldiers are seen with M7 grenade launchers mounted on their M1 Garands. They are genearlly used to launch M9A1 Rifle Grenades.
Mk II Hand Grenade
The Mk II Hand Grenade is used by several paratroopers in the series. Lt. Harry Welsh (Rick Warden) is seen using one to take out an MG42 team during the battle of Carentan. Paratroopers are seen piling Mk II Hand Grenades onto a enemy-made rock slide in an attempt to blow a hole in the roadblock.
M18 Smoke Grenade
In "Crossroads" (Ep.5), Cpt. Winters is seen throwing a M18 Smoke Grenade for red smoke to signal the charge.
M2 Flamethrower
In "Points" (Ep.10), the Airborne paratroopers watch newsreel footage of the war in Pacific. In the footage, a US Marine is seen using an M2 Flamethrower.
Axis Weapons
Handguns
Luger P08
A standard sidearm of German Forces during WWI and still in use in WWII, the Luger P08 was a prized and coveted souvenir for Allied forces because of its elegant design. Malarkey is seen hunting around for one notably in "Day of Days" (Ep.2). In "The Breaking Point" (Ep.7), Corporal Hoobler (Peter McCabe) kills a German officer who has one, and then, later in the episode, it discharges in his pocket, which makes a fatal wound by hitting his femoral artery. It is later given to Sergeant Malarkey (Scott Grimes), who wanted one to bring home to his little brother. The real gun Hoobler found is a Belgian .32 and was not given to Malarkey. The Walther P38 was the standard issue during WWII, with many Lugers left over from WWI being re-used by some Germans as a sidearm. Though replaced officially by the P38, Mauser would continue producing the Luger until 1943; Evidence can be found on many Lugers with 30's and 40's markings as well as swastikas and eagles.
Walther PP
In the Band of Brothers companion documentary "We Stand Alone Together", the real Maj. Winters displays the Walther PP pistol he received from a surrendering German officer. Winters discovered the gun had never been fired, and said that it would remain that way. Richard Winters passed away on January 2, 2011.
Submachine Guns
MP40
The MP40 is seen in the hands of German soldiers through out the series. In "Day of Days" (Ep.2), Sgt. Carwood Lipton captures one and caries it briefly in the episode.
Rifles
Karabiner 98k
A main battle rifle for the German forces is the Karabiner 98k. In addition to the German forces, Lt. Winters is seen using it in "Day of Days" (Ep.2). A German sniper is also seen using a scoped Kar98k against advancing Easy Company men during the battle of Foy in the episode "The Breaking Point" (Ep.7).
Assault Rifles
Sturmgewehr 44
During the siege of Bastogne in "The Breaking Point" (Ep.7), German soldiers are seen using the new Sturmgewehr 44. A Sturmgewehr 44 is also seen on a German-weapon familiarization wall in "Curahee" (Ep.1), which is anachronistic being that the Sturmgewehr 44 would not have been encountered until two years later.
Machine Guns
MG34
In "Currahee" (Ep.1), an example of an MG34 machine gun is shown mounted on the wall among the various German weapons for familiarization.
MG42
In the mini-series, the MG42 is seen multiple times, being fired from window openings in towns, and in stand-offs with the German armoured vehicles in the advance into France. Most notably, the mini-series did not fail to demonstrate or imply the demoralizing effect of the gun on U.S. troops, and this is a notable achievement for the film-makers, who added this realistic view, which before, had never been seen in such vivid detail in any previous war-film, barring of course, documentaries with actual war-time footage.
Other
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
In "Day of Days" (Ep.2), Lt. Winters is seen using a German Model 24 Stielhandgranate in order to spike an enemy artillery gun at Brecourt Manor. One lands next to Joe Toye and Popeye Wynn nearly blowing them up, during the same battle.
Panzerfaust
A Wehrmacht grenadier is seen lugging a Panzerfaust during the battle of Nuenen in "Replacements" (Ep.4).
Panzerschreck
A Panzerschreck is seen discarded in a pile of of debris in "Bastogne" (Ep.6); Bernard J. 'Doc' Ryan and Pvt. Edward 'Babe' Heffron walk past it while headed to Third Battalion's position in search of medical supplies.
