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Anzio

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Anzio (1968)


The following weapons were used in the film Anzio:



Rifles

M1 Garand

The M1 Garand is the main battle rifle carried by US troops in the film.

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M1 Rifle - .30-06
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Private Cellini (Giancarlo Giannini in his acting debut) armed with the Garand.
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US Army Rangers carry Garands while on patrol.
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US troops march through Rome while carrying their Garands.

M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine is seen in the hands of several US officers.

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Late Model M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine
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Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* Rifle

The Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* is seen carried by members of the Scots Guard. At the film's beginning, US troops are seen carrying the rifle as well. In reality, these American troops should be carrying the M1 Garand.

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Example of Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* Rifle used in film
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The Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* is seen carried by members of the Scots Guard.
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US troops carry this rifle as well (the rifles appear to be props as evidenced by the filled in barrels). In reality, the M1 Garand was the proper rifle.
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The rifles carried by the US troops are Lee-Enfields. In reality, these American troops should be carrying the M1 Garand.

Mauser Gewehr 1898

German troops are also armed with the Mauser Gewehr 1898.

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Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92 x 57mm
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Mauser next to Thompson.

Mauser 98 Sporter Model K rifle

A German sniper appears to use a Model K rifle.

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Mauser 98 Model K - 7x57mm Mauser
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Moschetto Carcano Mod. 91/38 Cavalleria

Italian soldiers are seen correctly armed with the Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine.

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Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine with folded bayonet - 6.5mm
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Italian soldiers are seen correctly armed with the Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine.

Machine Guns

Browning M2 Heavy Barrel

The Browning M2 HB is seen mounted on US M47 Patton and M24 Chaffee tanks. Some of these tanks are mocked up to resemble German armor.

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Browning M2 Heavy Barrel - .50 cal
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The Browning M2 HB is seen mounted on US M47 tank mocked up to resemble German armor.
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Closeup of the M2.
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The Browning M2 HB is seen mounted on US M47 Patton and M24 Chaffee tanks painted to resemble German armor.
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The M47 tank now painted with American markings. The M47 was not in service during World War II.

Browning M2 Aircraft

What appears to be a P51 Mustang does a strafing run on a German foxhole. The P51 was armed with the Aircraft Model of the Browning M2.

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Browning M2 Aircraft Version - .50 cal
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What appears to be a P51 Mustang does a strafing run on a German foxhole. The P51 was armed with the Aircraft Model of the Browning M2.

Browning Automatic Rifle

German troops are seen in machine gun nests opening fire with the Browning Automatic Rifle. The BAR was primarily used by American forces during the war.

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Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06
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German troops are seen in machine gun nests opening fire with the Browning Automatic Rifle. The BAR was primarily used by American forces during the war.

Bren Gun

German troops are seen in machine gun nests opening fire with what appears to be a Bren Gun. In reality, this machine gun was primarily used by British forces during the war, although the Germans did issue have stocks of Brens captured at Dunkirk and issued them to rear echelon units, most notibly French Milice and Ost Battalions.

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Bren Gun
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German troops are seen in machine gun nests opening fire with what appears to be a Bren Gun. In reality, this machine gun was primarily used by British forces during the war.

MG42

When American troops are seen at the harbor, one soldier is seen carrying what appears to be an MG42. In reality, this machine gun was primarily used by German forces during the war.

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MG42
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The US soldier on the far left appears to be an MG42. In reality, this machine gun was primarily used by German forces during the war.

Submachine Guns

M1A1 Thompson SMG

The M1A1 Thompson is seen in the hands of several US soldiers.

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M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP
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The M1A1 Thompson is carried by Corporal Jack Rabinoff (Peter Falk).
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Technical Sergeant Abe Stimmler (Earl Holliman) fires the Thompson.
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Private Movie (Reni Santoni) holds the Thompson.
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On the right is the Thompson next to Corporal Jack Rabinoff (Peter Falk).
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War correspondent Dick Ennis (Robert Mitchum) holds the Thompson.

MP40 SMG

German troops are armed with the MP40 throughout the film.

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German MP40 SMG - 9mm
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Other

Mk 2 Hand Grenade

The Mk 2 Hand Grenade is also carried by the Rangers. These appear to be prop versions.

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Mk 2 Hand Grenade.
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Corporal Jack Rabinoff (Peter Falk) carries the Mk 2 hand grenade.