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One of the Arab mercenaries, (of the Tuareg people), carry a Krag-Jorgensen rifle. It is most likely a US model as opposed to a Norweigan original. | One of the Arab mercenaries, (of the Tuareg people), carry a Krag-Jorgensen rifle. It is most likely a US model as opposed to a Norweigan original. | ||
(The US adopted the Krag-Jorgensen as their main rifle before they adopted the Springfield 1903). | (The US adopted the Krag-Jorgensen as their main rifle before they adopted the Springfield 1903). | ||
[[Image:USKragRifle.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:USKragRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|US Property Marked Krag-Jorgensen Model 1896 Rifle - .30-40 Krag]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967KragJorgensen.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Donald Craig (Rock Hudson) in the guise of a German officer negotiating with an Arab (Turageg) mercenary.]] | [[File:Tobruk1967KragJorgensen.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Donald Craig (Rock Hudson) in the guise of a German officer negotiating with an Arab (Turageg) mercenary.]] | ||
===M1 Carbine=== | ===M1 Carbine=== | ||
During the initial commando mission, a pair of pistol-gripped M1/M3 carbines are used against the Vichy French forces. | During the initial commando mission, a pair of pistol-gripped M1/M3 carbines are used against the Vichy French forces. | ||
[[Image:M1c.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:M1c.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1 Carbine (Post-War) - .30 Carbine]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967Carbine (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Tobruk1967Carbine (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967Carbine (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Tobruk1967Carbine (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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===Mauser Gewehr 1898=== | ===Mauser Gewehr 1898=== | ||
The Mauser Gewehr 1898 is seen in the hands of the Vichy French, Italian and later with the German soldiers. The weapon is easily identifiable by the rear sight and straight bolt handle. | The Mauser Gewehr 1898 is seen in the hands of the Vichy French, Italian and later with the German soldiers. The weapon is easily identifiable by the rear sight and straight bolt handle. | ||
[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967Gewehr1898 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vichy French soldier escorting Italian deserters. He is armed with a Gewehr 1898.]] | [[File:Tobruk1967Gewehr1898 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vichy French soldier escorting Italian deserters. He is armed with a Gewehr 1898.]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967Gewehr1898 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Italian sentry with same.]] | [[File:Tobruk1967Gewehr1898 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Italian sentry with same.]] | ||
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===M1A1 Thompson=== | ===M1A1 Thompson=== | ||
The M1A1 is carried by the Allied troops. It is identifiable by it's hooded rear sight. | The M1A1 is carried by the Allied troops. It is identifiable by it's hooded rear sight. | ||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967M1A1Thompson (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Tobruk1967M1A1Thompson (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967M1A1Thompson (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Major Jack Tyne (left) in German uniform carrying a M1A1 Thompson.]] | [[File:Tobruk1967M1A1Thompson (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Major Jack Tyne (left) in German uniform carrying a M1A1 Thompson.]] | ||
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===MP40=== | ===MP40=== | ||
The German MP40 is seen in the hands of German and Allied soldiers throughout the movie. | The German MP40 is seen in the hands of German and Allied soldiers throughout the movie. | ||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967MP40 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A (genuine) German sentry with his MP40]] | [[File:Tobruk1967MP40 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A (genuine) German sentry with his MP40]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967MP40 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|SIG soldier preparing his MP40.]] | [[File:Tobruk1967MP40 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|SIG soldier preparing his MP40.]] | ||
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===Bren Gun=== | ===Bren Gun=== | ||
The British are (correctly) using a Bren gun. | The British are (correctly) using a Bren gun. | ||
[[Image:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Bren Mk1 - .303 caliber]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967BrenGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A british Bren gun team taking aim.]] | [[File:Tobruk1967BrenGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A british Bren gun team taking aim.]] | ||
===Browning M2 Aircraft=== | ===Browning M2 Aircraft=== | ||
Tanks and armored veichles on both sides are mounted with the Browning M2 Aircraft model, identifiable by it's "hooded" barrel. | Tanks and armored veichles on both sides are mounted with the Browning M2 Aircraft model, identifiable by it's "hooded" barrel. | ||
[[File:M2 aircraft flexible.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:M2 aircraft flexible.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2 Aircraft, Flexible - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967M2AircraftMG (1).jpg |thumb|none|600px|Captain Bergman (George Peppard).]] | [[File:Tobruk1967M2AircraftMG (1).jpg |thumb|none|600px|Captain Bergman (George Peppard).]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967M2AircraftMG (2).jpg |thumb|none|600px|Major Donald Craig (Rock Hudson) in a veichle mounted with two M2 Aircraft BMG.]] | [[File:Tobruk1967M2AircraftMG (2).jpg |thumb|none|600px|Major Donald Craig (Rock Hudson) in a veichle mounted with two M2 Aircraft BMG.]] | ||
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An anti-aircraft quad mounted system, "Browning M2HB's in M51 Quad Mounted System - .50 BMG", are seen towed by the Axis forces (though never used). | An anti-aircraft quad mounted system, "Browning M2HB's in M51 Quad Mounted System - .50 BMG", are seen towed by the Axis forces (though never used). | ||
The M51 system as depicted in the hands of the Italians is not historically accurate due to production limitations. | The M51 system as depicted in the hands of the Italians is not historically accurate due to production limitations. | ||
[[Image:M51_Quad.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:M51_Quad.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning M2HB's in M51 Quad Mounted System - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967M51Quad (1).jpg |thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Tobruk1967M51Quad (1).jpg |thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967M51Quad (2).jpg |thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Tobruk1967M51Quad (2).jpg |thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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===MG34=== | ===MG34=== | ||
Both the Allied and the Germans use the MG34. | Both the Allied and the Germans use the MG34. | ||
[[Image:mg-34.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG34 with front and rear sights folded down - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967MG34 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|SIG and British troops with the MG34.]] | [[File:Tobruk1967MG34 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|SIG and British troops with the MG34.]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967MG34 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Tobruk1967MG34 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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Tobruk is a 1967 World War II adventure film directed by Arthur Hiller and stars Rock Hudson, George Peppard and Nigel Green. The film focuses on a joint British/SIG (Special Interrogation Group) raid on the fuel dumps at German controlled port city of Tobruk. The raid is led by British Colonel Harker (Nigel Green) with a core of british troops supported by the SIG team, led by Captain Bergman (George Peppard). Joining the team is Major Donald Craig (Rock Hudson), a Canadian who was pressed into service by Harker.
The film is a fictionalized account of the actual raids conducted during the war. In reality, the historical SIG was a group of German Jews recruited from the then British territory of Palestine to fight the Nazis in various ways, including sabotage, infiltration, espionage behind the lines and interrogation of German prisoners. They operated mainly during the African campaign and was disbanded in late 1942.
The following weapons were used in the film Tobruk (1967):
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Handguns
Beretta M1934
An Italian officer is seen with a Beretta M1934.
Luger P08
During the opening scenes, a group of German commandos attack a Vichy French cargo ship holding newly transferred prisoners of war, including a Canadian Major named Donald Craig (Rock Hudson). The commandos use a silenced Luger P08, though the suppressor is most likely a prop.
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Webley "WG" Army Model
The SIG/British group pick up a couple of British subjects during their march towards Tobruk. They are in fact spies with a anti-royal agenda and ask the German troops (not knowing they are SIG) to assist them in contacting the German High Command.
Webley Mk. VI
A French crewmember is seen with a Webley Mk. VI in his belt.
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Rifles
Krag-Jorgensen (US)
One of the Arab mercenaries, (of the Tuareg people), carry a Krag-Jorgensen rifle. It is most likely a US model as opposed to a Norweigan original. (The US adopted the Krag-Jorgensen as their main rifle before they adopted the Springfield 1903).
M1 Carbine
During the initial commando mission, a pair of pistol-gripped M1/M3 carbines are used against the Vichy French forces.
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Mauser Gewehr 1898
The Mauser Gewehr 1898 is seen in the hands of the Vichy French, Italian and later with the German soldiers. The weapon is easily identifiable by the rear sight and straight bolt handle.
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Submachine Guns
M1A1 Thompson
The M1A1 is carried by the Allied troops. It is identifiable by it's hooded rear sight.
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Bergman SMG's
The Italian troops are seen with what appears to be Bergman SMG's or related.
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Madsen M50
Vichy French guards carry the anachronistic Madsen M50 SMG.
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MP40
The German MP40 is seen in the hands of German and Allied soldiers throughout the movie.
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Machine Guns
Bren Gun
The British are (correctly) using a Bren gun.
Browning M2 Aircraft
Tanks and armored veichles on both sides are mounted with the Browning M2 Aircraft model, identifiable by it's "hooded" barrel.
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Browning M2HB's in M51 Quad Mounted System - .50 BMG
An anti-aircraft quad mounted system, "Browning M2HB's in M51 Quad Mounted System - .50 BMG", are seen towed by the Axis forces (though never used). The M51 system as depicted in the hands of the Italians is not historically accurate due to production limitations.
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MG34
Both the Allied and the Germans use the MG34.
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Other weapons
M1 Flamethrower
At the climax of the movie, SIG Captain Bergman (George Peppard) uses the M1 flamethrower agains't the German tanks.
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M8 Flare pistol
Col. Harker (Nigel Green) fires a M8 Flare pistol into the bunker during the last battle.
