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− | The main weapon of the German troops in Norway is the [[MP40#MP40|MP40]], most notably a Waffen SS soldier ([[Dominic Ryan]]) who uses it to execute Norwegian civilians for aiding the resistance. 30 Commando Troop use captured MP40's in training to familiarize with German weaponry; Sergeant Gray ([[Tony Hood]]) uses a captured MP40 in combat. | + | The main weapon of the German troops in Norway is the [[MP40#MP40|MP40]], most notably a Waffen SS soldier ([[Dominic Ryan]]) who uses it to execute Norwegian civilians for aiding the resistance. 30 Commando Troop use captured MP40's in training to familiarize with German weaponry; Sergeant Gray ([[Tony Hood]]) uses a captured MP40 in combat. Most of the MP40s seen in the film are airsoft replicas, if not all. This is evidenced by the fact that most of the guns don't eject any shells, and the CGI muzzle flashes have been added in post-production. |
[[File:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | [[File:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[File:AoH Mac Hood MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeants | + | [[File:AoH Mac Hood MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeants Gray ([[Tony Hood]]) and Mac ([[William Houston]]) demonstrate the MP40 to 30 Commando Troop.]] |
[[File:AoH Mac MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mac with the MP40.]] | [[File:AoH Mac MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mac with the MP40.]] | ||
− | [[File:AoH Riley Rollright MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Riley ([[Guy Burnet]]) and Roger Rollright ([[John Dagleish]]) fire the MP40 at the firing range | + | [[File:AoH Riley Rollright MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Riley ([[Guy Burnet]]) and Roger Rollright ([[John Dagleish]]) fire the MP40 at the firing range.]] |
[[File:AoH SS MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SS soldiers armed with MP40's execute Norwegian civilians.]] | [[File:AoH SS MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SS soldiers armed with MP40's execute Norwegian civilians.]] | ||
[[File:AoH German MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier with an MP40.]] | [[File:AoH German MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier with an MP40.]] | ||
− | [[File:AoH Hood MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[File:AoH Hood MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brightling ([[Stephen Walters]]) with a captured MP40.]] |
[[File:AoH Riley MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Riley's training comes in handy as he commandeers an MP40.]] | [[File:AoH Riley MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Riley's training comes in handy as he commandeers an MP40.]] | ||
[[File:AoH SSNoncom MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A a Waffen SS soldier ([[Dominic Ryan]]), presumably a Sergeant, beckons his troops whilst armed with an MP40.]] | [[File:AoH SSNoncom MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A a Waffen SS soldier ([[Dominic Ryan]]), presumably a Sergeant, beckons his troops whilst armed with an MP40.]] |
Revision as of 09:43, 3 January 2012
Age of Heroes is a 2011 World War II British action film that focuses on the 30 Commando Troop - the forerunners to the SAS that was created by James Bond author Ian Fleming (who was working in British Naval Intelligence during the war). The film stars Sean Bean and Danny Dyer and follows the unit during a top secret mission in occupied Norway.
The following weapons were used in the film Age of Heroes:
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
The Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifle is used by Corporal Rains (Danny Dyer) and his section during the prologue in Dunkirk.
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I(T)
Sharpshooter Riley (Guy Burnet) is armed with a scoped Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I(T) rifle.
Karabiner 98k
Several occupying Waffen SS troops in Norway are armed with Karabiner 98k rifles.
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson, mostly fitted with a simplified rear sight, is the main weapon of 30 Commando Troop, including Major Jones (Sean Bean) and Rains (Danny Dyer).
MP40
The main weapon of the German troops in Norway is the MP40, most notably a Waffen SS soldier (Dominic Ryan) who uses it to execute Norwegian civilians for aiding the resistance. 30 Commando Troop use captured MP40's in training to familiarize with German weaponry; Sergeant Gray (Tony Hood) uses a captured MP40 in combat. Most of the MP40s seen in the film are airsoft replicas, if not all. This is evidenced by the fact that most of the guns don't eject any shells, and the CGI muzzle flashes have been added in post-production.
Machine Guns
Bren Mk1
Brightling (Stephen Walters) carries a Bren Mk1 in training. It does not make an appearance in combat in Norway.
MG42
Sergeant Mac (William Houston) commanders an MG42 during the attack on the German base, using it to great effect. Since the film is set in 1941, it's appearance is anachronistic.
Shotguns
Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun
Norwegian Resistance contact Jensen (Izabella Miko) is armed with a Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun.
Sidearms
Colt M1911A1
The men of 30 Commando Troop, noticeably Rains (Danny Dyer) and contact Jensen (Izabella Miko) are armed with Colt M1911A1 pistols.
Webley Mk VI
Rains (Danny Dyer) uses a captured Webley Mk VI to hold Major Jones (Sean Bean) at gunpoint and secure his escape from Military Prison.
Luger P08
A Waffen SS Officer (Richard Stephens) and several German soldiers use the Luger P08. 30 Commando Troop also use it in training.
Grenades
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
30 Commando Troop use the Model 24 Stielhandgranate in training and combat.