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Wooden Crosses
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Wooden Crosses (Les Croix de Bois) is a 1932 French war drama directed by Raymond Bernard. After completing his studies, Gilbert Demachy volunteered as a soldier. Initially naive, the war quickly changed him. The experience of impending death lies like an ominous shadow over his fate.
An American remake was released in 1936 titled The Road to Glory and stars Fredric March.
The following weapons were used in the film Wooden Crosses:
Revolvers
Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873
The Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873 revolver seems to be the standard sidearm for French and German officers.
Rifles
Lebel 1886
The French Army is armd with Lebel 1886 rifles. Adjudant Gilbert Demachy (Pierre Blanchar), Soldat Fouillard (Raymond Aimos), Soldat Vieublé (Antonin Artaud), Soldat Broucke (Paul Azaïs), Soldat Hamel (René Bergeron) and Soldat Vairon (Raymond Cordy) use Lebel rifles during the battles.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
German infantrymen carry Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifles.
Mauser Karabiner 98AZ
At least, the German sniper team in the village is armd with a Karabiner 98AZ.
Machine Guns
Maxim MG 08
Maxim MG08s are used by German soldiers.
Hotchkiss M1914
The Hotchkiss M1914 is the standard machine gun for the French army.
Hand Grenades
Unknown Grenades
French soldiers use unknown grenades.
Stiehlhandgranate
During the attack on the church, German soldiers are seen with some stick grenades
Other
Canon de 155mm GPF
Canon de 155mm GPF cannons are used by Republican forces.
Canon de 75 mm modèle 1897
Canon de 155 C, mle 1917 Schneider
