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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 | 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 1911. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Bob11911.jpg|none|thumb|601px|An Easy Company Paratrooper firing an M1911A1 during training exercises in "Currahee" (Ep.1).]] | [[Image:Bob11911.jpg|none|thumb|601px|An Easy Company Paratrooper firing an M1911A1 during training exercises in "Currahee" (Ep.1).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob119111.jpg|none|thumb|601px|Captain Sobel ([[David Schwimmer]]) is seen holding an M1911A1 in "Currahee" (Ep.1).]] | [[Image:Bob119111.jpg|none|thumb|601px|Captain Sobel ([[David Schwimmer]]) is seen holding an M1911A1 in "Currahee" (Ep.1).]] | ||
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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 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 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|350px|Colt New Service 1935-1936 - .357 Magnum | [[Image:Colt New Army .357.jpg|thumb|none|350px|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 chief.]] | [[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 chief.]] | ||
=== Mauser C96 === | ===Mauser C96=== | ||
A French soldier is seen executing Wehrmacht prisoners with a [[Mauser C96|C96 "Broomhandle" Mauser]] in "Why We Fight" (Ep.9). | A French soldier is seen executing Wehrmacht prisoners with a [[Mauser C96|C96 "Broomhandle" Mauser]] in "Why We Fight" (Ep.9). | ||
[[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|C96 Broomhandle Mauser - 7.63x25mm.]] | [[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|C96 Broomhandle Mauser - 7.63x25mm.]] | ||
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==Submachine Guns== | ==Submachine Guns== | ||
=== M1A1 Thompson === | ===M1A1 Thompson=== | ||
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| | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1maruim1a1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Currahee" (Ep.1), 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" (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: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.]] | ||
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[[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'' - .45ACP]] | [[File:Grease3 2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M3A1 Grease Gun as used in ''Band of Brothers'' - .45ACP]] | ||
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[[Image:GreaseGunandBAR.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cobb at the bottom right tries to knock out the sniper that had just hit Frank Perconte in the ass. Behind him is Heron with his [[Browning Automatic Rifle]].]] | [[Image:GreaseGunandBAR.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cobb at the bottom right tries to knock out the sniper that had just hit Frank Perconte in the ass. Behind him is Heron with his [[Browning Automatic Rifle]].]] | ||
==Rifles== | ==Rifles/Carbines== | ||
===M1903A3 Springfield=== | ===M1903A3 Springfield=== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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[[Image:Bob319032.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The bolt action is seen on the paratrooper's rifle.]] | [[Image:Bob319032.jpg|none|thumb|600px|The bolt action is seen on the paratrooper's rifle.]] | ||
=== M1 Garand === | ===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. | 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. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|500px|none|[[M1 Garand]] .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|500px|none|[[M1 Garand]] .30-06]] | ||
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[[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).]] | [[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" (Ep.8). 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 - .30 Carbine]] | [[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 - .30 Carbine]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob10m1clm.jpg|none|thumb|600px|US Marines in Okinawa shown with M1 Carbines.]] | [[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 ([[Peter O'Meara]]), George Luz ([[Rick Gomez]]), and Lt. (Later 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 ([[Peter O'Meara]]), 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]] | ||
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==Machine Guns== | ==Machine Guns== | ||
===Browning Automatic Rifle=== | ===M1918A2 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. | 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 - .30-06]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Bob4bar1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Cpl. Heron holds the BAR in "Replacements" (Ep.4).]] | [[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]]).]] | ||
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[[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.]] | ||
===M1919A4 | ===M1919A4=== | ||
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]] | ||
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[[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.]] | [[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 | ===M1919A6=== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
[[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]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob819191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Liebgott fires during the crossing of the river in the episode "The Last Patrol" (Ep.8).]] | [[Image:Bob819191.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Liebgott fires during the crossing of the river in the episode "The Last Patrol" (Ep.8).]] | ||
=== Browning M2HB | ===Browning M2HB=== | ||
The [[ | 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''). | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning M2HB .50 BMG | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning M2HB in vehicle mounting - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:Bob3m2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A tank gunner fires a [[Browning M2HB]] from a Sherman tank.]] | [[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 the M2HB from a Sherman.]] | [[Image:Bob3m21.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A tank gunner fires the M2HB from a Sherman.]] | ||
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===M1A1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"=== | ===M1A1 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. The weapon primarily seen in the series is the [[M1A1 "Bazooka"|M1A1 variant]], noted by the single grip. 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. | 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. The weapon primarily seen in the series is the [[M1A1 "Bazooka"|M1A1 variant]], noted by the single grip. 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| | [[Image:M1A1 Bazooka.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M1A1 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch]] | ||
[[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).]] | ||
[[Image:Bob3m9b.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Carentan" (Ep.3), Pvt. Ed Tipper ([[Bart Ruspoli]]) uses a bazooka to take out a building during the battle of Carentan.]] | [[Image:Bob3m9b.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Carentan" (Ep.3), Pvt. Ed Tipper ([[Bart Ruspoli]]) uses a bazooka to take out a building during the battle of Carentan.]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob10m1b2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Sgt. Grant with the Bazooka.]] | [[Image:Bob10m1b2.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Sgt. Grant with the Bazooka.]] | ||
=== M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher with M9A1 Rifle Grenades === | ===M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher with M9A1 Rifle Grenades=== | ||
Several soldiers are seen with [[M7 rifle grenade#M7 grenade launcher|M7 grenade launcher]]s mounted on their [[M1 Garand]]s. They are usually used to launch [[M9A1 Rifle Grenade]]s. | Several soldiers are seen with [[M7 rifle grenade#M7 grenade launcher|M7 grenade launcher]]s mounted on their [[M1 Garand]]s. They are usually used to launch [[M9A1 Rifle Grenade]]s. | ||
[[Image:M1 garand M7.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M7 rifle grenade launcher]] | [[Image:M1 garand M7.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M7 rifle grenade launcher]] | ||
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[[File:BoB 039.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Johnny Martin launches the rifle grenade in "The Last Patrol" (Ep.8). He appears to fire the weapon from the shoulder, which should 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 (as seen in screenshots above) and use a special ladder sight attached to the front of the barrel to sight with.]] | [[File:BoB 039.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Johnny Martin launches the rifle grenade in "The Last Patrol" (Ep.8). He appears to fire the weapon from the shoulder, which should 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 (as seen in screenshots above) and use a special ladder sight attached to the front of the barrel to sight with.]] | ||
=== 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.]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob10g.jpg|none|thumb|600px|In "Points" (Ep.10), Paratroopers place grenades in an attempt to clear a roadblock.]] | [[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" (Ep.5), 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]]. | 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]] | ||
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=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" (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. | 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]] | ||
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===Walther PP=== | ===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. | 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: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".]] | ||
==Submachine Guns== | ==Submachine Guns== | ||
=== MP40 === | ===MP40=== | ||
The [[MP40]] was the most common submachine gun used by the German Army during WWII. Popular culture has portrayed the MP40 as the most common weapon in the hands of WW2 German soldiers; this is actually incorrect, as the bolt-action Kar 98 was more common. This is correctly depicted in the show, not being put in the hands over every German soldier. In "Day of Days" (Ep.2), Sgt. Carwood Lipton captures one and caries it briefly in the episode. | The [[MP40]] was the most common submachine gun used by the German Army during WWII. Popular culture has portrayed the MP40 as the most common weapon in the hands of WW2 German soldiers; this is actually incorrect, as the bolt-action Kar 98 was more common. This is correctly depicted in the show, not being put in the hands over every German soldier. 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 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm | [[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 in "Curahee" (Ep.1).]] | [[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 in "Day of Days" (Ep.2).]] | [[Image:BOB1f01.jpg|none|thumb|600px|Sgt. Carwood Lipton with his captured MP40 in "Day of Days" (Ep.2).]] | ||
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==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" (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). | 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]] | ||
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[[Image:Bob798k.jpg|none|thumb|600px|A German aims his K98k at approaching Easy Company men in "The Breaking Point" (Ep.7).]] | [[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 | [[Image:Tur3.jpg|none|thumb|500px|Karabiner 98k with Zeiss ZF42 scope - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[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".]] | [[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 "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. | 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]] | ||
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===MG34=== | ===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. | In "Currahee" (Ep.1), an example of an [[MG34]] machine gun is shown mounted on the wall among the various German weapons for familiarization. | ||
[[Image:mg-34man-portable.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG34 with 50 round belt drum - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:mg-34man-portable.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG34 with 50 round belt drum - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|601px|In the upper left on the wall, an [[MG34]] machine gun is shown among the various German weapons for familiarization.]] | [[Image:Bob1mp40stgmg.jpg|none|thumb|601px|In the upper left on the wall, an [[MG34]] machine gun is shown among the various German weapons for familiarization.]] | ||
=== 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. | ||
[[File:MG42 Left.jpg|thumb|500px|none|MG-42 As used in ''Band of Brothers'' - 7.92x57mm]] | [[File:MG42 Left.jpg|thumb|500px|none|MG-42 As used in ''Band of Brothers'' - 7.92x57mm]] | ||
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==Other== | ==Other== | ||
=== Model 24 Stielhandgranate === | ===Model 24 Stielhandgranate=== | ||
In "Day of Days" (Ep.2), Lt. Winters is seen using a German [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] "Potato Masher" 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]] "Potato Masher" 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|250px|A Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] | [[Image:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|250px|A Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] | ||
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[[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" (Ep.4). | A Wehrmacht grenadier is seen lugging a [[Panzerfaust]] during the battle of Nuenen in "Replacements" (Ep.4). | ||
[[Image:Panzerfaust.jpg|none|thumb|450px|Panzerfaust - 44mm with 149mm warhead]] | [[Image:Panzerfaust.jpg|none|thumb|450px|Panzerfaust - 44mm with 149mm warhead]] | ||
[[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 later-model [[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 later-model [[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. | ||
[[Image:Tank h5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPzB 54 "Panzerschreck" rocket launcher - 88mm]] | [[Image:Tank h5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPzB 54 "Panzerschreck" rocket launcher - 88mm]] | ||
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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. HBO, Spielberg, and Hanks would also chronicle America's involvement in the War in the Pacific in 2010's The Pacific.
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 1911.
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/Carbines
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 (Peter O'Meara), 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
M1918A2 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
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
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
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
M1A1 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. The weapon primarily seen in the series is the M1A1 variant, noted by the single grip. 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 usually 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 was the most common submachine gun used by the German Army during WWII. Popular culture has portrayed the MP40 as the most common weapon in the hands of WW2 German soldiers; this is actually incorrect, as the bolt-action Kar 98 was more common. This is correctly depicted in the show, not being put in the hands over every German soldier. 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 "Potato Masher" 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 later-model 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.
