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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
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Theatrical release poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing USA
Directed by Blake Edwards
Release Date 1966
Studio The Mirisch Corporation
Distributor United Artists
MGM/UA Home Entertainment
Main Cast
Character Actor
Lieutenant Christian James Coburn
Captain Lionel Cash Dick Shawn
Captain Oppo Sergio Fantoni
Gina Romano Giovanna Ralli
Sergeant Rizzo Aldo Ray
Major Pott Harry Morgan
General Bolt Carroll O'Connor
Colonel Kastorp Leon Askin
Needleman Art Lewis
Minow William Bryant



The following weapons were used in the film What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?:


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Pistols

M1911A1

Captain Lionel Cash (Dick Shawn), Lieutenant Christian (James Coburn), Sergeant Rizzo (Aldo Ray), Needleman (Art Lewis), and an Italian soldier are seen with M1911A1s.

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World War II Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP
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Captain Cash holds his pistol at the ready.
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Lieutenant Christian points an M1911A1. The slide is partially drawn back, suggesting a stovepipe jam has occurred.
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Sergeant Rizzo points an M1911A1 while wearing an Italian uniform.
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While wearing an Italian uniform, Needleman takes Major Pott's pistol.
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Sergeant Rizzo hands his M1911A1 to an Italian soldier. It appears that the hammer is cocked.
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The Italian soldier (right) examines Sergeant Rizzo's pistol.

Beretta M1934

Captain Oppo (Sergio Fantoni) carries a Beretta M1934.

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Beretta M1934 - .380 ACP
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Captain Oppo points his pistol at Lt. Christian.
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Captain Oppo aims the pistol.

Walther P38

Lt. Cash uses a Walther P38 in one scene.

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Walther P38 pistol, World War II dated - 9x19mm
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While wearing a German uniform, Lt. Cash (background) raises a pistol while preparing to fire.
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Lt. Cash aims at a German officer.

Submachine Guns

M1928 Thompson

US Army soldiers, Lt. Christian, Sgt. Rizzo, and Minow (William Bryant) carry M1928 Thompsons with no cooling fins on the barrel.

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M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP
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A soldier carries a Thompson during the amphibious landing on Sicily.
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Lt. Christian (third from right) holds a Thompson. Sgt. Rizzo (second from right) also holds a Thompson. Capt. Cash (right) holds an M1911A1. Needleman (center) holds an M1 Garand with fixed bayonet. The soldier behind Needleman holds a Thompson. The soldier second from left holds an M1 carbine.
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Minow holds his Thompson at the ready.
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While wearing German uniforms, US Army soldiers point Thompsons.

M3 Grease Gun

A US Army soldier is seen with an M3 Grease Gun.

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M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP
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An M7 Priest crew member (right) is armed with an M3.
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Another view of the M3.

MP40

Sgt. Rizzo and US Army soldiers are seen with MP40s.

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MP40 - 9x91mm
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While wearing German uniforms, US Army soldiers point MP40s at German soldiers.
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While wearing a German uniform, Sgt. Rizzo points an MP40.

Beretta Model 38A

An Italian soldier uses a Beretta Model 38A submachine gun.

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Beretta Model 38A with 20-round magazine - 9x19mm
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An Italian soldier fires a Beretta Model 38A. The ejected blank shell casing is visible at top center.

Rifles

M1 Garand

US Army soldiers are armed with M1 Garands.

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M1 Garand with leather M1917 sling - .30-06
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US Army soldiers carry M1 Garands during the amphibious landing on Sicily.
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Needleman (left) carries an M1 Garand with M1 bayonet attached. Lt. Christian (right) points an M1928 Thompson.
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An M1 Garand is seen next to Gen. Bolt.
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The muzzles of 2 M1 Garands are seen.

M1 Carbine

US Army soldiers are seen with M1 Carbines. All of the M1 carbines in the film have a bayonet lug, indicating they were manufactured after 1944.

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M1 Carbine (Post-WWII) - .30 Carbine
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A US Army soldier is armed with an M1 carbine.
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A US Army soldier aims an M1 carbine.

Karabiner K31

German soldiers are equipped with K31 Rifles. Sgt. Rizzo, Minow, Needlman and other US Army soldiers are also seen with them.

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Karabiner Modell 1931 (K. 31/Kar. 31) - 7.5x55mm Swiss (GP11)
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A German sentry carries a Karabiner K31.
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A German squad and sentries carry K31s.
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While wearing German uniforms, Sgt. Rizzo (left) and Minow (right) carry K31s.
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While wearing a German uiform, Needleman carries a K31.
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While wearing German uniforms, US Army soldiers carry K31s.

Mauser Gewehr 1898

Italian soldiers are armed with Mauser Gewehr 1898s.

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Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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Italian soldiers attack with Mauser Gewehr 1898s.

Unknown Carbine

Italian soldiers carry unknown carbines resembling the Carcano M91/38 Short rifle.

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An Italian soldier holds a carbine in one hand while smoking a cigarette.

Sturmgewehr 44

US Army soldiers use Sturmgewehr 44 rifles.

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Sturmgewehr 44 - 7.92x33mm Kurz.
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Sturmgewehr 44 rifles are seen.
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US Army soldiers arm themselves with Sturmgewehr 44 rifles.

Machine Guns

Browning Automatic Rifle

US Army soldiers are seen with Browning Automatic Rifles.

M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle

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M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06
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A US Army soldier (right) aims an M1918 BAR.
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While wearing a German uniform, Minow (center) points an M1918 BAR.
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While wearing a German uniform, a US Army soldier (right) points an M1918 BAR.

M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle

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M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle without carry handle - .30-06
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A US Army soldier carries an M1918A2 BAR.

Browning M1917

US Army soldiers use the Browning M1917 mounted on jeeps.

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Browning M1917 - .30-06
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An M1917 is mounted on a jeep.
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An M1917 is mounted on a jeep.

Browning AN/M2

US Army soldiers use the Browning AN/M2 mounted on a tripod.

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Browning AN/M2, flexible mount - .30-06 Springfield
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US Army soldiers fire a Browning AN/M2.
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Another view of the Browning AN/M2 shows the spade grips.
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A Browning AN/M2 is mounted on a jeep.

Browning M2HB

US Army soldiers use Browning M2HB machine guns mounted on vehicles.

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Browning M2 Heavy Barrel - .50 BMG
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An M2HB is mounted on a jeep.

The Browning M2HB is also seen in the M45 Quadmount configuration.

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Browning M2 Heavy Barrel - .50 BMG
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M2HBs mounted on the M45 Quadmount (right).
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M2HBs mounted on the M45 Quadmount firing at night. Only two guns fire at a time.
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The gun on the upper right is never shown firing.

Vickers Aircraft Machine Gun

German soldiers use a Vickers Aircraft Machine Gun modified with grips and a tripod mount, standing in for a German heavy machine gun.

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Vickers Aircraft Machine Gun - .303 British
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German soldiers crew a Vickers Aircraft Machine Gun.
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Another view of the Vickers.

MG34

German soldiers use the MG34.

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MG34 with front and rear sights folded down - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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The barrel of an MG34 is seen behind the driver.
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A German soldier (second from left) holds an MG34. The German soldier at left holds a Karabiner K31.
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An MG34 is mounted on a motorcycle sidecar. Another is atop the halftrack.

Other

M20 Super Bazooka

A US Army soldier is seen firing an M20 "Super Bazooka". It is anachronistic, as the film is set in 1943 and the M20 entered service in 1950.

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M20B1 "Super Bazooka" - 3.5"
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A US Army soldier fires an M20.
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During the opening credits, US Army soldiers (left background) are seen with M20s.

M2-2 Flamethrower

A US Army soldier uses an M2 Flamethrower.

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M2-2 flamethrower
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A US Army soldier operates an M2-2 flamethrower. The rifle in the left foreground is an M1 carbine.

M1 Mortar

US Army soldiers use an M1 mortar.

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M1 mortar - 81mm
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A US Army soldier loads an M1 mortar

M7 Priest

The 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M7 commonly known as the M7 Priest is seen the film.

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An M7 Priest is seen in the left foreground, and another in center background under the tree.

M4 Sherman

An M4 Sherman tank is seen.

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An M4 Sherman moves forward.

M4 Sherman mockup

An M4 Sherman tank is mocked up as a German tank.

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M4 standing in for a German tank. An MG34 is mounted on the top of the turret.
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Another view of the M4 standing in for a German tank.

Bofors 40mm L/60 gun

Bofors 40mm anitaircraft guns are used by US Army crews.

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Crews fire their guns.

T66 Rocket Launcher

A T66 rocket launcher is seen firing M16 4.5" rockets. It is anachronistic, as the film is set in 1943 while the T66 and M16 rocket both entered service in 1945.

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The T66 fires.

German artillery

German soldiers use unknown artillery.

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German artillery crews fire their guns.

German self-propelled gun

German soldiers use an unknown self-propelled gun.

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An unknown self-propelled gun.