Battle of the Bulge: Difference between revisions
Battle of the Bulge: Difference between revisions - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games
Battle of the Bulge: Difference between revisions
The [[M1 Carbine]] is seen briefly held by a German infiltrator disguised as a US soldier. M1 Carbines are also carried by US troops as well.
The [[M1 Carbine]] is seen briefly held by a German infiltrator disguised as a US soldier. M1 Carbines are also carried by US troops as well.
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War II 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 twin magazine pouch for buttstock - .30 Carbine]]
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War II 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 twin magazine pouch for buttstock - .30 Carbine]]
[[Image: Bulge000.jpg|thumb|700px|none|German infiltrators disguised as US troops surprise Col. Hessler ([[Robert Shaw]]). The M1 Carbine is carried by the infiltrator on the left.]]
[[Image: Bulge000.jpg|thumb|701px|none|German infiltrators disguised as US troops surprise Col. Hessler ([[Robert Shaw]]). The M1 Carbine is carried by the infiltrator on the left.]]
[[Image:Bulge 245.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Kiley ([[Henry Fonda]]) carries the M1 Carbine.]]
[[Image:Bulge 245.jpg|thumb|700px|none|Kiley ([[Henry Fonda]]) carries the M1 Carbine.]]
Battle of the Bulge is the 1965 World War II film that focuses on the events of the famous battle that occurred during the German winter offensive of 1944. As was customary for World War II films of the time, this film features an all-star cast including Henry Fonda, Telly Savalas, Charles Bronson, and Robert Shaw.
The production was filmed in Spain, which provided a large amount of armor and weaponry (sometimes anachronistic). Despite the several impressive tank battle sequences, the film has an end title that states many of the events and characters in the film were heavily "synthesized" to capture the "essence" of the battle.
The following weapons were used in the film Battle of the Bulge:
What appear to be MAT-49 submachine guns are carried by US troops guarding artillery at the rail yard. These particular SMG's weren't introduced until after the war.
Browning M1919A4 are seen mounted on the American M24 Chaffee tanks and is fired handheld by Sgt. Guffy (Telly Savalas). US troops fighting against German armor also use M1919A4's.
What appear to be the Colt M1911A1 is seen in the holster of US officers and used by Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur). It is also possible that some of these are really Star Model B pistols, as the 1911 had troubles firing blanks in vintage films, and the movie was filmed in Spain, so it would be available.
Wolenski (Charles Bronson) uses an Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher with a blast shield to damage a German Tiger Tank. The upgraded bazookas were provided by the Spanish Army, which supported several war films and television series made in Spain in the late 1960s.
