Days of Glory
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Days of Glory Indigènes ) is a 2006 French World War II film, directed by Rachid Bouchareb. The film tells the story of French soldiers who fighting in North Africa. Despite never having set foot on French Soil before, Saïd Otmari (Jamel Debbouze ), Corporal Abdelkadar (Sami Bouajila ), Messaoud (Roschdy Zem ) and Yassir (Samy Naceri ) enlisted in the army along with 130,000 other "indigenous soldiers" to fight for their imperial masters. But instead of praise and gratitude for their selfless aid, the Algerian soldiers faced a double attack: on one side, their Axis enemies, and on the other, the racist ignorance of their commanding officers.
Forgotten by history and denied their rightful place amongst the heroes of war, Days of Glory tells the story of the French-Algerian defensive, and shows the true extent of their sacrifice.
The following weapons were used in the film Days of Glory :
French Army Weapons MAS-36 The MAS-36 is the main weapon of the French Tirailleur soldiers, including Sergent Roger Martinez (Bernard Blancan ) and Corporal Abdelkadar (Sami Bouajila ). Note that the rifles seen in this film are anachronistic: Only post-WWII versions have the hooded front sight.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing MAS-36 - 7.5x54mm French Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sergent Roger Martinez (Bernard Blancan ) scales the mountain with his MAS-36. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Tirailleur soldiers take cover from an artillery barrage with their MAS-36 rifles. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sergent Martinez (Bernard Blancan ) shoots a German soldier engaged in hand-to-hand combat with Saïd Otmari (Jamel Debbouze ). Error creating thumbnail: File missing Corporal Abdelkadar (Sami Bouajila ) chambers his MAS-36. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Corporal Abdelkadar moves through the village with his MAS-36 at the ready. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Corporal Abdelkadar cautiously moving through the village with his MAS-36. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Corporal Abdelkadar aims his MAS-36 at German soldiers. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Corporal Abdelkadar fires his MAS-36 at German soldiers. M1917 Enfield Tirailleur soldiers also use the M1917 Enfield . Messaoud (Roschdy Zem ) uses one in training before he is assigned as a sniper.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sergent Roger Martinez (Bernard Blancan ) hands Messaoud (Roschdy Zem ) the Mauser Gewehr 1898 sniper rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Messaoud scales the mountain with his Gewehr 1898 sniper rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Messaoud aims his Gewehr 1898 sniper rifle whilst taking cover behind a rock. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Messaoud enters the village with his Gewehr 1898 sniper rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Messaoud fires his Gewehr 1898 sniper rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Messaoud with his Gewehr 1898 sniper rifle. M1928A1 Thompson Yassir (Samy Naceri ) carries an M1928A1 Thompson when he enters the village. It later changes to an M1 Thompson when he engages German troops.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP Error creating thumbnail: File missing Yassir (Samy Naceri ) holds his M1928A1 Thompson as he enters the village. M1 Thompson Yassir (Samy Naceri ) uses an M1 Thompson in the first battle on the mountain and in the climatic shootout in the village. It can be distinguished from the M1A1 Thompson because of its simple 'L' rear sight.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Chatellerault M1924/29 light machine gun - 7.5x54mm French Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Tirailleur soldier in the center carries a Chatellerault M1924/29 light machine gun whilst scaling the mountain. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Tirailleur soldier on the right holds a Chatellerault M1924/29 light machine gun as a mortar shell explodes nearby. SACM M1935A A Tirailleur soldier brandishes what appears to be a SACM M1935A during the first battle.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing SACM M1935A pistol - 7.65x22mm Longue Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Tirailleur soldier holds his SACM M1935A during the mountain battle. Mle 1892 Revolver A French officer holds an Mle 1892 Revolver as he leads the reinforcements up the mountain.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Revolver d'ordonnance modèle 1892 - 8x27mmSR Error creating thumbnail: File missing A French officer waves his troops forward whilst brandishing an Mle 1892 revolver. Walther P38 Saïd Otmari (Jamel Debbouze ) uses a Walther P38 pistol during the village shootout.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Walther P38 pistol - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Saïd Otmari (Jamel Debbouze ) carries a Walther P38 in his belt. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Saïd fires his Walther P38. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Saïd fires his Walther P38 from a doorway. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Saïd with his Walther P38. F1 Hand Grenade Saïd Otmari (Jamel Debbouze ) uses an F1 Hand Grenade to destroy a German machine gun nest during the first battle.
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