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| − | [[ | + | {{Infobox Movie |
| + | |name=''The Big Red One'' | ||
| + | |picture=TBROPoster.jpg | ||
| + | |caption=''Movie Poster'' | ||
| + | |country=[[File:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | ||
| + | |director=[[Samuel Fuller]] | ||
| + | |date=July 18, 1980 | ||
| + | |language=English<br>French<br>German<br>Italian | ||
| + | |studio=Lorimar Productions | ||
| + | |distributor=United Artists | ||
| + | |character1=The Sergeant | ||
| + | |actor1=[[Lee Marvin]] | ||
| + | |character2=Pvt. Griff | ||
| + | |actor2=[[Mark Hamill]] | ||
| + | |character3=Pvt. Zab | ||
| + | |actor3=[[Robert Carradine]] | ||
| + | |character4=Pvt. Vinci | ||
| + | |actor4=[[Bobby Di Cicco]] | ||
| + | |character5=Pvt. Johnson | ||
| + | |actor5=[[Kelly Ward]] | ||
| + | |character6=Sgt. Schroeder | ||
| + | |actor6=[[Siegfried Rauch]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | '''''The Big Red One''''' is a 1980 World War II film that follows a rifle squad of the US 1st Infantry Division during their tour in the European theater of the war. The squad consists of the "Four Horsemen": Griff ([[Mark Hamill]]), Zab ([[Robert Carradine]]), Vinci ([[Bobby Di Cicco]]), and Johnson ([[Kelly Ward]]), who are led by an NCO known only as the Sergeant ([[Lee Marvin]]). They struggle to survive throughout the war, | + | '''''The Big Red One''''' is a 1980 World War II film that follows members of a rifle squad of the US 1st Infantry Division during their tour in the European theater of the war. The squad consists of four soldiers who come to be known as the "Four Horsemen": Griff ([[Mark Hamill]]), Zab ([[Robert Carradine]]), Vinci ([[Bobby Di Cicco]]), and Johnson ([[Kelly Ward]]), who are led by an NCO known only as the Sergeant ([[Lee Marvin]]). They struggle to survive throughout the war, including the North African campaign, the invasion of Sicily, Omaha Beach on D-Day, and onto the invasion of Germany and the discovery of the concentration camps. The film was directed by [[Samuel Fuller]], who was known for his war films such as ''[[The Steel Helmet]]'' and ''[[Merrill's Marauders]]'' in addition to having served in the US 1st Infantry Division during the war. Fuller's daughter has stated in past interviews that the movie is in many ways an account of her father's war experiences. An extended version of the film was released on DVD in 2004 as ''The Big Red One: The Reconstruction''. |
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
| − | == | + | ==Springfield M1903== |
| − | During the World War I prologue, the Private ([[Lee Marvin]]) carries a [[M1903 Springfield | + | During the World War I prologue, the Private ([[Lee Marvin]]) carries a [[M1903 Springfield]] Rifle fitted with a bayonet as he surveys the battlefield just prior to the war being over. |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:M1903 and M1905 bayonet.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield M1903 with M1905 bayonet - .30-06 Springfield]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:TBR1 100.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Private ([[Lee Marvin]]) uses the bayonet fixed on his Springfield Rifle to check a dead German soldier.]] |
==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
The [[M1 Garand]] is the chief weapon of the 1st Squad and is the weapon most frequently seen used by American forces in the film. | The [[M1 Garand]] is the chief weapon of the 1st Squad and is the weapon most frequently seen used by American forces in the film. | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[File:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1 Garand with leather M1917 sling - .30-06 Springfield]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:BigRed1 004.jpg|thumb|none|602px|In a scene from "The Reconstruction", Griff ([[Mark Hamill]]) places a condom on the muzzle of his Garand to keep out the moisture.]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:BigRed1 009.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Griff fires his [[M1 Garand]] after landing on the North Africa beachhead.]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:BR1 224.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Zab ([[Robert Carradine]]) fires the Garand after landing on the North Africa beachhead.]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:BR1 205.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a scene from "The Reconstruction", Vinci ([[Bobby Di Cicco]]) fires the Garand.]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:BR1 226.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Johnson ([[Kelly Ward]]) with the Garand.]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:TBRO 15.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Sergeant ([[Lee Marvin]]) and Griff ([[Mark Hamill]]) with their [[M1 Garand]] rifles while fighting in Italy.]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:TBR1 117.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Sergeant ([[Lee Marvin]]) takes with his [[M1 Garand]] while on the beach during D-Day.]] |
| − | [[File:BigRedOne 024.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:TBR1 118.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Griff ([[Mark Hamill]]) has the Garand slung while struggling with a bangalore torpedo during D-Day.]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:BigRedOne 024.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Pvt. "Babyface" Kaiser ([[Perry Lang]]) holds the M1 Garand.]] |
| + | [[File:TBRO 18.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Sergeant ([[Lee Marvin]]) holding his [[M1 Garand]] while fighting in Belgium.]] | ||
| + | [[File:BR1 213.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Griff with the M1 Garand at the concentration camp.]] | ||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
| − | An [[M1 Carbine]] is seen briefly held by an American soldier on patrol with the Sergeant during the Battle of the Bulge. | + | An [[M1 Carbine]] is seen briefly held by an American soldier on patrol with the Sergeant during the Battle of the Bulge. In a deleted scene, the Sergeant is seen arguing with paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne, who are armed with the M1 Carbine. |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|World War II Era M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] |
| − | [[File:BigRedOne 042.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[File:BigRedOne 042.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a scene from the ''Reconstruction'', an [[M1 Carbine]] is seen briefly held by an American soldier on patrol with the Sergeant during the Battle of the Bulge.]] |
| + | [[File:TBRORC 507.jpg|thumb|none|600px| In a deleted scene, paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne are armed with the M1 Carbine.]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk. I*== |
| − | + | The [[Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1*]] is the rifle seen carried by British troops who liberate a makeshift hospital in Tunis. | |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mark I - .303 British]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:TBRO 617.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The [[Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1*]] is the rifle seen carried by British troops who liberate a makeshift hospital in Tunis.]] |
| − | == | + | ==Mauser Gewehr 1898== |
| − | + | A [[Gewehr 98]] is seen being smashed by a mad horse that spooks the Private during the WWI prologue. This was supposed to be the Private's Springfield, as he states later that the animal smashed his rifle. | |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:MauserGewehr1898EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:BigRed1 003.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Mauser Gew 98 Rifle (as noted by the straight bolt action) laying on the ground. This was supposed to be the Private's Springfield, as he states later that the animal smashed his rifle.]] |
| − | == | + | ==Lebel Mle. 1886== |
| − | + | As the Big Red One hits the beach in North Africa, Vichy French soldiers are seen armed with the [[Lebel 1886|Lebel Model 1886 Rifle]] as their main weapon. | |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Modele1886Lebel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Fusil Lebel Modèle 1886-M93 - 8x50mmR Lebel]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:TBRO 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Vichy French soldier holds a Lebel 1886 in a defensive position.]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:TBRO 8.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Vichy French soldiers fire their Lebel rifles.]] |
| + | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
| + | The main rifle used by German forces in the film is the [[Karabiner 98k]]s. | ||
| + | [[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
| + | [[File:TBRO 16.jpg|thumb|none|601px|German soldier setting down a Karabiner 98k.]] | ||
| + | [[File:TBRO 20.jpg|thumb|none|601px|German soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge, carrying Karabiners.]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Kabyle Musket== |
| − | In a restored scene, Arab soldiers are seen armed with the [[ | + | In a restored scene, Arab soldiers are seen armed with the [[Kabyle Musket]] when assisting the 1st Squad in taking out a German tank. |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Ottoman musket.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Moroccan Moukhala Musket]] |
| − | [[File:BigRedOne 049.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | + | [[File:BigRedOne 049.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a restored scene, Arab soldiers are seen armed with the [[Kabyle Musket]] when assisting the 1st Squad in taking out a German tank.]] |
=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Colt M1911== | ==Colt M1911== | ||
| − | During the World War I prologue, the Private ([[Lee Marvin]]) carries | + | During the World War I prologue, the Private ([[Lee Marvin]]) carries an [[M1911]] as his sidearm. An M1911 is also used by a Belgian woman who produces the pistol from a pack to threaten a German infiltrator (this was seen in the ''Reconstruction''). |
| − | [[File:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt M1911 - .45 ACP]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:BR1 201.jpg|thumb|none|601px|During the World War I prologue, the Private ([[Lee Marvin]]) carries the [[M1911]] as his sidearm.]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:BigRedOne 034.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a scene from the ''Reconstruction'', the Belgian woman produces the pistol from a pack to threaten a German infiltrator.]] |
| − | ==Mle 1892 | + | ==MAS Mle. 1892== |
A Vichy French officer draws his [[Mle 1892 Revolver]] when his men refuse to fire on the Americans who have hit the beach. | A Vichy French officer draws his [[Mle 1892 Revolver]] when his men refuse to fire on the Americans who have hit the beach. | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Mle 1892.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Revolver d'ordonnance modèle 1892 - 8x27mmSR]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:BigRed1 007.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Vichy French officer with his [[Mle 1892 Revolver]].]] |
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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| − | == | + | ==M1928A1 Thompson== |
| − | The [[ | + | The [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is seen being carried mainly by Pvt. Switolsky ([[Doug Werner]]). While it lacks the Cutts Compensator, the Thompson is an M1928A1 identified by its square receiver shape and not the upside-down T shape of the M1A1. Most of Switolsky's role was cut from the theatrical version of the film, but was restored for the Reconstruction. |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:TBRO 10.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Pvt. Switolsky ([[Doug Werner]]) cleans his M1928A1 Thompson right before the Battle of the Kasserine Pass. Note the square receiver shape. Most of Switolsky's role was cut from the theatrical version of the film, but was restored for the Reconstruction.]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:TBR1 125.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the near left, Switolsky carries his Thompson]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:TBRORC 514.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a scene from "The Reconstruction", Switolsky is warned about letting the woman get too close to his Thompson.]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:BigRedOne 0305.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Switolsky wades through a river carrying this Thompson in a scene from "The Reconstruction". Note that he doesn't appear to carry any extra magazines for his Thompson, but instead, his pouches appear to be for M1 Garand ammunition. ]] |
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| + | ==Sten Mk. III== | ||
| + | The [[Sten]] is seen carried by British troops who liberate a makeshift hospital in Tunis. | ||
| + | [[File:Sten MkIII.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sten Mark III - 9x19mm]] | ||
| + | [[File:TBRO 617.jpg|thumb|none|601px|On the left, the [[Sten]] is seen carried by a British soldier who participates in the liberation a makeshift hospital in Tunis.]] | ||
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| + | ==MP 40== | ||
| + | The [[MP 40]] is seen carried by German soldiers, namely Sergeant Schroeder ([[Siegfried Rauch]]) throughout the film. During the shootout in the asylum, Rensonnet ([[Serge Marquand]]) declares "I am sane!" while firing an [[MP 40]]. | ||
| + | [[File:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MP 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
| + | [[File:BR1 219.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sergeant Schroeder ([[Siegfried Rauch]]) stands holding the MP40.]] | ||
| + | [[File:TBRO 11.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The German Sergeant Schroeder ([[Siegfried Rauch]]) firing an MP40.]] | ||
| + | [[File:BR1 228.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of the MP40 fired by Schroeder in a scene from "The Reconstruction".]] | ||
| + | [[File:TBRO 19.jpg|thumb|none|601px|''"I am sane!"'' Rensonnet ([[Serge Marquand]]) firing an MP40 in the asylum.]] | ||
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| + | ==MP 38== | ||
| + | German soldiers also carry some [[MP 38]]s. | ||
| + | [[File:Mp38-1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MP 38 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
==Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II== | ==Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II== | ||
Italian forces are seen with the [[Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II]] when the Big Red One invades Italy. | Italian forces are seen with the [[Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II]] when the Big Red One invades Italy. | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[File:mp28.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II - 9x19mm Parabellum]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:TBR1 137.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Italian soldier on the left fires an MP28/II as the US forces invade Sicily.]] |
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
| − | ==1914 | + | ==Hotchkiss Mle. 1914== |
| − | Vichy French soldiers are seen manning a [[M1914 Hotchkiss Machinegun|1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun]] before the American invasion.[[ | + | Vichy French soldiers are seen manning a [[M1914 Hotchkiss Machinegun|1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun]] before the American invasion. |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Hotchkiss Modèle 1914 - 8x50mmR Lebel]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:TBRO 4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Vichy French soldiers manning a Hotchkiss Machine Gun in defensive position.]] |
| + | [[File:TBRO 5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Vichy French soldier manning a Hotchkiss.]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==MG 34== |
| − | The [[ | + | The [[MG 34]] is used by both German and Italian forces in the film. |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG 34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:TBRO 12.jpg|thumb|none|602px|An Italian soldier firing a [[MG 34]] on the invading American forces.]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:TBRO 14.jpg|thumb|none|602px|The MG 34 on the right.]] |
| + | [[File:BigRed1 005.jpg|thumb|none|601px|In a scene from "The Reconstruction", a German machine team is seen firing the MG 34 on US Forces.]] | ||
==Browning 1919A4== | ==Browning 1919A4== | ||
| − | The [[Browning M1919A4 | + | The [[Browning M1919A4]] is seen firing from the modified M51 Sherman mocked up to resemble a German Tiger. The Sergeant is seen firing the machine gun from the tank in the battle near the Christ on the Cross. The Browning M1919A4 is also briefly seen held by a US soldier during the Battle of the Bulge. |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:M1919A4Browning.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Browning 1919A4 - .30-06 Springfield]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:TBRO 17.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Browning 1919A4 firing from bow mount on Israeli M51 Sherman]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:BigRedOne 045.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a scene from "The Reconstruction", a Browning M1919A4 is also briefly seen held by a US soldier during the Battle of the Bulge.]] |
| + | [[File:TBRO 609.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Browning M1919 is seen on the left.]] | ||
==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ==Browning Automatic Rifle== | ||
| − | In a | + | In a scene from "The Reconstruction"., a [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is very briefly seen in the lap of a relaxing American soldier that is filmed by a documentary cameraman (played by the film's director [[Samuel Fuller]]). |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:BAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06 Springfield]] |
| − | [[File:BigRedOne 027.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a | + | [[File:BigRedOne 027.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a scene from "The Reconstruction", a [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is very briefly seen in the lap of a relaxing American soldier that is filmed by a documentary cameraman (played by the film's director Samuel Fuller).]] |
=Other= | =Other= | ||
==M20B1 "Super Bazooka"== | ==M20B1 "Super Bazooka"== | ||
| − | The [[M20B1 "Super Bazooka"]] is fired by Pvt Kaiser ([[Perry Lang]]) in order to take out an enemy artillery bunker. This weapon was anachronistic for WWII. | + | In a scene from "The Reconstruction", an [[M20B1 "Super Bazooka"]] is fired by Pvt Kaiser ([[Perry Lang]]) in order to take out an enemy artillery bunker. This weapon was anachronistic for WWII. |
| − | [[File:M20B1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:M20B1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M20B1 "Super Bazooka" - 3.5"]] |
| − | [[File:BigRedOne 032.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | + | [[File:BigRedOne 032.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In a scene from "The Reconstruction", an M20B1 "Super Bazooka" is fired by Pvt Kaiser ([[Perry Lang]]) in order to take out an enemy artillery bunker. This weapon was anachronistic for WWII.]] |
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| + | ==M9A1 Bazooka== | ||
| + | The [[M9A1 Bazooka]] is seen briefly in the hands of US soldiers, notably in scenes set during the Battle of the Bulge. | ||
| + | [[File:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M9A1 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch]] | ||
| + | [[File:TBRO 609.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M9A1 Bazooka is seen in the center.]] | ||
| + | [[File:BigRedOne 040.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M9A1 Bazooka is seen briefly in the hands of US soldiers, notably in scenes set during the Battle of the Bulge.]] | ||
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| + | ==Mk II Hand Grenade== | ||
| + | The [[Mk II Hand Grenade]] is used by several American soldiers. | ||
| + | [[File:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk II hand grenade.]] | ||
| + | [[File:TBR1_135.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zab ([[Robert Carradine]]) prepares to take out a machine gun nest with a Mk II Hand Grenade as the Big Red One liberates a concentration camp.]] | ||
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| + | ==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | ||
| + | The [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] is used by German soldiers. | ||
| + | [[File:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] | ||
| + | [[File:BR1 405.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Stielhandgranate is carried in the boot of Sergeant Schroeder ([[Siegfried Rauch]]).]] | ||
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The Big Red One is a 1980 World War II film that follows members of a rifle squad of the US 1st Infantry Division during their tour in the European theater of the war. The squad consists of four soldiers who come to be known as the "Four Horsemen": Griff (Mark Hamill), Zab (Robert Carradine), Vinci (Bobby Di Cicco), and Johnson (Kelly Ward), who are led by an NCO known only as the Sergeant (Lee Marvin). They struggle to survive throughout the war, including the North African campaign, the invasion of Sicily, Omaha Beach on D-Day, and onto the invasion of Germany and the discovery of the concentration camps. The film was directed by Samuel Fuller, who was known for his war films such as The Steel Helmet and Merrill's Marauders in addition to having served in the US 1st Infantry Division during the war. Fuller's daughter has stated in past interviews that the movie is in many ways an account of her father's war experiences. An extended version of the film was released on DVD in 2004 as The Big Red One: The Reconstruction.
The following weapons were used in the film The Big Red One:
Rifles
Springfield M1903
During the World War I prologue, the Private (Lee Marvin) carries a M1903 Springfield Rifle fitted with a bayonet as he surveys the battlefield just prior to the war being over.
The Private (Lee Marvin) uses the bayonet fixed on his Springfield Rifle to check a dead German soldier.
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is the chief weapon of the 1st Squad and is the weapon most frequently seen used by American forces in the film.
In a scene from "The Reconstruction", Griff (Mark Hamill) places a condom on the muzzle of his Garand to keep out the moisture.
Griff fires his M1 Garand after landing on the North Africa beachhead.
Zab (Robert Carradine) fires the Garand after landing on the North Africa beachhead.
In a scene from "The Reconstruction", Vinci (Bobby Di Cicco) fires the Garand.
Johnson (Kelly Ward) with the Garand.
The Sergeant (Lee Marvin) and Griff (Mark Hamill) with their M1 Garand rifles while fighting in Italy.
Griff (Mark Hamill) has the Garand slung while struggling with a bangalore torpedo during D-Day.
Pvt. "Babyface" Kaiser (Perry Lang) holds the M1 Garand.
M1 Carbine
An M1 Carbine is seen briefly held by an American soldier on patrol with the Sergeant during the Battle of the Bulge. In a deleted scene, the Sergeant is seen arguing with paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne, who are armed with the M1 Carbine.
In a scene from the Reconstruction, an M1 Carbine is seen briefly held by an American soldier on patrol with the Sergeant during the Battle of the Bulge.
Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk. I*
The Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1* is the rifle seen carried by British troops who liberate a makeshift hospital in Tunis.
The Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1* is the rifle seen carried by British troops who liberate a makeshift hospital in Tunis.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
A Gewehr 98 is seen being smashed by a mad horse that spooks the Private during the WWI prologue. This was supposed to be the Private's Springfield, as he states later that the animal smashed his rifle.
Lebel Mle. 1886
As the Big Red One hits the beach in North Africa, Vichy French soldiers are seen armed with the Lebel Model 1886 Rifle as their main weapon.
Karabiner 98k
The main rifle used by German forces in the film is the Karabiner 98ks.
Kabyle Musket
In a restored scene, Arab soldiers are seen armed with the Kabyle Musket when assisting the 1st Squad in taking out a German tank.
In a restored scene, Arab soldiers are seen armed with the Kabyle Musket when assisting the 1st Squad in taking out a German tank.
Handguns
Colt M1911
During the World War I prologue, the Private (Lee Marvin) carries an M1911 as his sidearm. An M1911 is also used by a Belgian woman who produces the pistol from a pack to threaten a German infiltrator (this was seen in the Reconstruction).
MAS Mle. 1892
A Vichy French officer draws his Mle 1892 Revolver when his men refuse to fire on the Americans who have hit the beach.
A Vichy French officer with his Mle 1892 Revolver.
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson is seen being carried mainly by Pvt. Switolsky (Doug Werner). While it lacks the Cutts Compensator, the Thompson is an M1928A1 identified by its square receiver shape and not the upside-down T shape of the M1A1. Most of Switolsky's role was cut from the theatrical version of the film, but was restored for the Reconstruction.
Pvt. Switolsky (Doug Werner) cleans his M1928A1 Thompson right before the Battle of the Kasserine Pass. Note the square receiver shape. Most of Switolsky's role was cut from the theatrical version of the film, but was restored for the Reconstruction.
Sten Mk. III
The Sten is seen carried by British troops who liberate a makeshift hospital in Tunis.
On the left, the Sten is seen carried by a British soldier who participates in the liberation a makeshift hospital in Tunis.
MP 40
The MP 40 is seen carried by German soldiers, namely Sergeant Schroeder (Siegfried Rauch) throughout the film. During the shootout in the asylum, Rensonnet (Serge Marquand) declares "I am sane!" while firing an MP 40.
Sergeant Schroeder (Siegfried Rauch) stands holding the MP40.
The German Sergeant Schroeder (Siegfried Rauch) firing an MP40.
"I am sane!" Rensonnet (Serge Marquand) firing an MP40 in the asylum.
MP 38
German soldiers also carry some MP 38s.
Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II
Italian forces are seen with the Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II when the Big Red One invades Italy.
Machine Guns
Hotchkiss Mle. 1914
Vichy French soldiers are seen manning a 1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun before the American invasion.
MG 34
The MG 34 is used by both German and Italian forces in the film.
An Italian soldier firing a MG 34 on the invading American forces.
Browning 1919A4
The Browning M1919A4 is seen firing from the modified M51 Sherman mocked up to resemble a German Tiger. The Sergeant is seen firing the machine gun from the tank in the battle near the Christ on the Cross. The Browning M1919A4 is also briefly seen held by a US soldier during the Battle of the Bulge.
Browning Automatic Rifle
In a scene from "The Reconstruction"., a Browning Automatic Rifle is very briefly seen in the lap of a relaxing American soldier that is filmed by a documentary cameraman (played by the film's director Samuel Fuller).
In a scene from "The Reconstruction", a Browning Automatic Rifle is very briefly seen in the lap of a relaxing American soldier that is filmed by a documentary cameraman (played by the film's director Samuel Fuller).
Other
M20B1 "Super Bazooka"
In a scene from "The Reconstruction", an M20B1 "Super Bazooka" is fired by Pvt Kaiser (Perry Lang) in order to take out an enemy artillery bunker. This weapon was anachronistic for WWII.
In a scene from "The Reconstruction", an M20B1 "Super Bazooka" is fired by Pvt Kaiser (Perry Lang) in order to take out an enemy artillery bunker. This weapon was anachronistic for WWII.
M9A1 Bazooka
The M9A1 Bazooka is seen briefly in the hands of US soldiers, notably in scenes set during the Battle of the Bulge.
Mk II Hand Grenade
The Mk II Hand Grenade is used by several American soldiers.
Zab (Robert Carradine) prepares to take out a machine gun nest with a Mk II Hand Grenade as the Big Red One liberates a concentration camp.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
The Model 24 Stielhandgranate is used by German soldiers.
A Stielhandgranate is carried in the boot of Sergeant Schroeder (Siegfried Rauch).