Anzio: Difference between revisions
Anzio: Difference between revisions - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games
Anzio: Difference between revisions
The [[Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII*]] is seen carried by members of the Scots Guard. At the film's beginning, US troops are seen carrying the rifle as well. In reality, these American troops should be carrying the M1 Garand.
The [[Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII*]] is seen carried by members of the Scots Guard. At the film's beginning, US troops are seen carrying the rifle as well. In reality, these American troops should be carrying the M1 Garand, however there were some instances in the early Italian campaigns (and in the Far East) where US troops were issued Lee-Enfields for logistical reasons.
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Example of [[Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] Rifle used in film]]
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Example of [[Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] Rifle used in film]]
[[File:Anzio 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII*]] is seen carried by members of the Scots Guard.]]
[[File:Anzio 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII*]] is seen carried by members of the Scots Guard.]]
The Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* is seen carried by members of the Scots Guard. At the film's beginning, US troops are seen carrying the rifle as well. In reality, these American troops should be carrying the M1 Garand, however there were some instances in the early Italian campaigns (and in the Far East) where US troops were issued Lee-Enfields for logistical reasons.
German troops are seen in machine gun nests opening fire with the Browning Automatic Rifle. The BAR was primarily used by American forces during the war.
German troops are seen in machine gun nests opening fire with what appears to be a Bren Gun. In reality, this machine gun was primarily used by British forces during the war, although the Germans did issue have stocks of Brens captured at Dunkirk and issued them to rear echelon units, most notibly French Milice and Ost Battalions.
When American troops are seen at the harbor, one soldier is seen carrying what appears to be an MG42. In reality, this machine gun was primarily used by German forces during the war.
