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When Trumpets Fade
When Trumpets Fade is a 1998 WWII HBO film starring Ron Eldard as a disgruntled private-turned-officer who is forced to lead a group of misfit US soldiers during the Battle of the Hurtgen Forest in the fall of 1944. The film was directed by John Irvin, who directed the war films Hamburger Hill and The Dogs of War. The film was released in some countries under the title Hamburger Hill 2.
The following weapons can be seen in the film When Trumpets Fade:
M1911A1
The M1911A1 was the standard sidearm of US Forces during WWII. Carried by several characters in the film including David Manning (Ron Eldard) and Sgt. Talbot (Dylan Bruno). When one of the men refuses to continue with his mission, Manning (Ron Eldard) takes out his M1911A1 and shoots the soldier's flamethrower tank, causing it to explode.
M1A1 Thompson
The M1A1 Thompson is the main weapon carried by David Manning (Ron Eldard). Several US soldiers carry the Thompson throughout the film as well. The rate of fire displayed onscreen appears to be slightly slower than usual.
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand was the standard issue rifle of the US military during WWII. Carried by several characters in the film including Capt. Pritchett (Martin Donovan), Sgt. Talbot (Dylan Bruno), and Pvt. Sanderson (Zak Orth).
Browning Automatic Rifle
Sgt. Talbot (Dylan Bruno) carries the Browning Automatic Rifle during the final mission to take out the German tanks. Sanderson (Zak Orth) later takes the BAR and continues to lay down fire.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is carried by various officers throughout the film.
M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"
Medic Chamberlain (Frank Whaley) carries an M1A1 Bazooka during the final mission to take out the German tanks.
M2 Flamethrower
An M2 Flamethrower is used by Baxter (Steven Petrarca) and Sanderson when Manning and the men go on the mission to destroy the German artillery.
Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k is used by German forces while defending the German artillery position.
MP40
German forces also use the MP40 while defending the German artillery position.
MG42
German forces are also seen with the MG42 near the end of the film as they defend the German tank position.
