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==Beretta M1934== | ==Beretta M1934== | ||
An Italian officer is seen with a Beretta M1934. | An Italian officer is seen with a [[Beretta M1934]]. | ||
[[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model '''1934''' - .380 ACP.]] | [[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model '''1934''' - .380 ACP.]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967BerettaM1934.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Italian officer with a Beretta M1934.]] | [[File:Tobruk1967BerettaM1934.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Italian officer with a Beretta M1934.]] | ||
==Luger P08== | ==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. | 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. | ||
[[Image:Luger.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 with black grips - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Luger.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 with black grips - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967LugerP08 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Tobruk1967LugerP08 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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==Webley "WG" Army Model== | ==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. | 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. | ||
[[Image:wgr.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Webley "WG" Army Model - .455 Webley]] | [[Image:wgr.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[Webley "WG" Army Model]] - .455 Webley]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967WebleyArmy.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Anti-Royalists Henry Portman (Liam Redmond) is threatened by a SIG traitor. The forward sight is a giveaway that the gun is a Webley Army as opposed to a Mk. VI.]] | [[File:Tobruk1967WebleyArmy.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Anti-Royalists Henry Portman (Liam Redmond) is threatened by a SIG traitor. The forward sight is a giveaway that the gun is a Webley Army as opposed to a Mk. VI.]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967WebleyArmy2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A dying Sgt. Major Jack Tyne ([[Jack Watson]]). Note the curved grip which sets it apart from a contemporary Webley Mk. VI.]] | [[File:Tobruk1967WebleyArmy2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A dying Sgt. Major Jack Tyne ([[Jack Watson]]). Note the curved grip which sets it apart from a contemporary Webley Mk. VI.]] | ||
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==Webley Mk. VI== | ==Webley Mk. VI== | ||
A French crewmember is seen with a Webley Mk. VI in his belt. | A French crewmember is seen with a [[Webley Mk. VI]] in his belt. | ||
[[Image:Webley.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Webley Mk. VI - .455 Webley]] | [[Image:Webley.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Webley Mk. VI - .455 Webley]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967Webley6 (1).jpg |thumb|none|600px|A Vichy French sentry is taken out by a SIG soldier. Note the Mk. VI in his belt.]] | [[File:Tobruk1967Webley6 (1).jpg |thumb|none|600px|A Vichy French sentry is taken out by a SIG soldier. Note the Mk. VI in his belt.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==Krag- | == Krag-Jørgensen (US)== | ||
One of the Arab mercenaries, (of the Tuareg people), carry a Krag- | One of the Arab mercenaries, (of the Tuareg people), carry a [[Krag-Jørgensen]] rifle. It is most likely a US model as opposed to a Norweigan original. | ||
(The US adopted the Krag- | (The US adopted the Krag-Jørgensen as their main rifle before they adopted the Springfield 1903). | ||
[[Image:USKragRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|US Property Marked Krag- | [[Image:USKragRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|US Property Marked Krag-Jørgensen 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 | During the initial commando mission, a pair of pistol-gripped [[M1 Carbine|M1 carbines]] are used against the Vichy French forces. | ||
[[Image:M1c.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1 Carbine (Post-War) - .30 Carbine]] | [[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|]] | ||
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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|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[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.]] | ||
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=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==M1A1 Thompson== | ==M1A1 Thompson== | ||
The M1A1 is carried by the Allied troops. It is identifiable by its hooded rear sight. | The [[M1A1 Thompson]] is carried by the Allied troops. It is identifiable by its hooded rear sight. | ||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | [[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|]] | ||
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==Madsen M50== | ==Madsen M50== | ||
Vichy French guards carry the anachronistic Madsen M50 SMG. | Vichy French guards carry the anachronistic [[Madsen M50]] SMG. | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967MadsenM50 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Tobruk1967MadsenM50 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967MadsenM50 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Tobruk1967MadsenM50 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==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|400px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | [[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]] | ||
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==PPD 40== | ==PPD 40== | ||
An Italian patrol is armed with the PPD 40 | An Italian patrol is armed with the [[PPD 40]] submachine gun. | ||
[[Image:PPD40.jpg|none|thumb|300px|PPD 40 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | [[Image:PPD40.jpg|none|thumb|300px|PPD 40 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967BergmanSMG (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The troops are using stick magazines instead of a drum.]] | [[File:Tobruk1967BergmanSMG (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The troops are using stick magazines instead of a drum.]] | ||
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==PPSh-41== | ==PPSh-41== | ||
In a very brief shot one of the Italian soldiers is revealed to be using a PPSh-41 as opposed to the PPD 40's carried by his comrades | In a very brief shot one of the Italian soldiers is revealed to be using a [[PPSh-41]] as opposed to the PPD 40's carried by his comrades | ||
[[Image:PPSH 9MM.JPG|none|thumb|none|300px|PPSh-41 with 9mm conversion.]] | [[Image:PPSH 9MM.JPG|none|thumb|none|300px|PPSh-41 with 9mm conversion.]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967ppsh41.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The top left soldier with a PPSh-41. Note the straight magazine and position of the forward sight.]] | [[File:Tobruk1967ppsh41.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The top left soldier with a PPSh-41. Note the straight magazine and position of the forward sight.]] | ||
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==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|450px|Bren Mk1 - .303 caliber]] | [[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|450px|Browning M2 Aircraft, Flexible - .50 BMG]] | [[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).]] | ||
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==Browning M2HB's in M51 Quad Mounted System - .50 BMG== | ==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). | 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|450px|none|Browning M2HB's in M51 Quad Mounted System - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:M51_Quad.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning M2HB's in M51 Quad Mounted System - .50 BMG]] | ||
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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|450px|MG34 with front and rear sights folded down - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[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.]] | ||
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=Other weapons= | =Other weapons= | ||
==M2 flamethrower== | ==M2 flamethrower== | ||
At the climax of the movie, SIG Captain Bergman ([[George Peppard]]) uses a M2 flamethrower against the "German" tanks. | At the climax of the movie, SIG Captain Bergman ([[George Peppard]]) uses a [[M2 flamethrower]] against the "German" tanks. | ||
[[Image:M2-2FlameAth.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M2-2 flamethrower]] | [[Image:M2-2FlameAth.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M2-2 flamethrower]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967FlameThrower (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Bergman firing the flamethrower. Note the similarities between the M2-2 and Bergman's flamethrower.]] | [[File:Tobruk1967FlameThrower (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Bergman firing the flamethrower. Note the similarities between the M2-2 and Bergman's flamethrower.]] | ||
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==M8 Flare pistol== | ==M8 Flare pistol== | ||
Col. Harker ([[Nigel Green]]) fires a M8 | Col. Harker ([[Nigel Green]]) fires a [[M8 flare pistol]] into the bunker during the last battle. | ||
[[Image:M8FlarePistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M8 Flare Pistol - 40mm]] | [[Image:M8FlarePistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M8 Flare Pistol - 40mm]] | ||
[[File:Tobruk1967Flaregun.jpg |thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Tobruk1967Flaregun.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.
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Webley Mk. VI
A French crewmember is seen with a Webley Mk. VI in his belt.
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Rifles
Krag-Jørgensen (US)
One of the Arab mercenaries, (of the Tuareg people), carry a Krag-Jørgensen rifle. It is most likely a US model as opposed to a Norweigan original. (The US adopted the Krag-Jørgensen as their main rifle before they adopted the Springfield 1903).
M1 Carbine
During the initial commando mission, a pair of pistol-gripped M1 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 Thompson is carried by the Allied troops. It is identifiable by its hooded rear sight.
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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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PPD 40
An Italian patrol is armed with the PPD 40 submachine gun.
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PPSh-41
In a very brief shot one of the Italian soldiers is revealed to be using a PPSh-41 as opposed to the PPD 40's carried by his comrades
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
M2 flamethrower
At the climax of the movie, SIG Captain Bergman (George Peppard) uses a M2 flamethrower against 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.
