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The [[M1 Garand]] is main weapon carried by infantrymen in the film including Tolliver ([[Buddy Ebsen]]) and Snowden ([[Richard Jaeckel]]). | The [[M1 Garand]] is main weapon carried by infantrymen in the film including Tolliver ([[Buddy Ebsen]]) and Snowden ([[Richard Jaeckel]]). | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Attack 04.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Attack 04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tolliver ([[Buddy Ebsen]]) holds the Garand while on patrol. If the hills look like California, it is, these scene were filmed at the Albertson Ranch (used for many westerns). Albertson Ranch was the land that is now the town of Thousand Oaks, CA.]] |
| − | [[Image:Attack 05.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Attack 05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Snowden ([[Richard Jaeckel]]) holds the Garand while on patrol.]] |
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
The [[M1 Carbine]] is mainly carried by Army officers in the film including Lt. Joe Costa ([[Jack Palance]]) and Lt. Woodruff ([[William Smithers]]). | The [[M1 Carbine]] is mainly carried by Army officers in the film including Lt. Joe Costa ([[Jack Palance]]) and Lt. Woodruff ([[William Smithers]]). | ||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]] | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Attack 14.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Attack 14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Woodruff ([[William Smithers]]) holds the M1 Carbine.]] |
==M1928A1 Thompson == | ==M1928A1 Thompson == | ||
The [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is also used by Costa as well as by Capt. Cooney ([[Eddie Albert]]). | The [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is also used by Costa as well as by Capt. Cooney ([[Eddie Albert]]). | ||
[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Attack 03.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Attack 03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Costa holds the Thompson.]] |
| − | [[Image:Attack 15.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Attack 15.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Cooney ([[Eddie Albert]]) with the Thompson.]] |
==M9 Bazooka== | ==M9 Bazooka== | ||
Costa uses an [[M1 Bazooka#M9 Bazooka|M9 Bazooka]] to take out a German tank. | Costa uses an [[M1 Bazooka#M9 Bazooka|M9 Bazooka]] to take out a German tank. | ||
[[Image:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M9 "Bazooka" 3.5"]] | [[Image:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M9 "Bazooka" 3.5"]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Attack 08.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Attack 08.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] |
| − | [[Image:Attack 09.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Attack 09.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] |
==Colt M1911A1== | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
Costa pulls his [[M1911A1]] when confronting a German officer as well as to threaten Cooney. | Costa pulls his [[M1911A1]] when confronting a German officer as well as to threaten Cooney. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Attack 07.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Attack 07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Costa holds his M1911A1 on a German officer.]] |
| − | [[Image:Attack 13.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Attack 13.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Closeup of the M1911A1.]] |
==Karabiner 98k== | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
The most common weapon seen by German soldiers. | The most common weapon seen by German soldiers. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Attack 06.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Attack 06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German sniper readies his scoped Karabiner.]] |
==Maxim MG08== | ==Maxim MG08== | ||
The [[Maxim MG08]] is seen used by German forces in a pillbox at the film's beginning as well as the later ambush. This was most likely used in lieu of obtaining an actual MG34 or MG42. | The [[Maxim MG08]] is seen used by German forces in a pillbox at the film's beginning as well as the later ambush. This was most likely used in lieu of obtaining an actual MG34 or MG42. | ||
[[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Maxim MG08 Machine Gun - 7.92 x 57mm]] | [[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Maxim MG08 Machine Gun - 7.92 x 57mm]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Attack 02.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Attack 02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The [[Maxim MG08]] is seen used by German forces in a pillbox at the film's beginning.]] |
==Luger P08== | ==Luger P08== | ||
An SS officer fires a [[Luger P08]] at a charging American. | An SS officer fires a [[Luger P08]] at a charging American. | ||
| − | [[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg| | + | [[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Luger P08 - 9x19mm. This is blank adapted movie gun.]] |
| − | [[Image:Attack_P08_01.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Attack_P08_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The very nonchalant officer fires from the hip.]] |
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
[[Category:B&W]] | [[Category:B&W]] | ||
Revision as of 23:19, 4 February 2012
Attack is the 1956 World War II film directed by Robert Aldrich (The Dirty Dozen) and stars Jack Palance as an Army lieutenant who during the waning days of the war must try to keep his men alive while following the orders of a cowardly captain (Eddie Albert). The film also co-stars Lee Marvin, Buddy Ebsen, and Richard Jaeckel. The title was later changed to Attack! for the UK market and the later US Video market.
The following weapons were used in the film Attack!:
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is main weapon carried by infantrymen in the film including Tolliver (Buddy Ebsen) and Snowden (Richard Jaeckel).
Tolliver (Buddy Ebsen) holds the Garand while on patrol. If the hills look like California, it is, these scene were filmed at the Albertson Ranch (used for many westerns). Albertson Ranch was the land that is now the town of Thousand Oaks, CA.
Snowden (Richard Jaeckel) holds the Garand while on patrol.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is mainly carried by Army officers in the film including Lt. Joe Costa (Jack Palance) and Lt. Woodruff (William Smithers).
World War II Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock
Lt. Woodruff (William Smithers) holds the M1 Carbine.
M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson is also used by Costa as well as by Capt. Cooney (Eddie Albert).
Capt. Cooney (Eddie Albert) with the Thompson.
M9 Bazooka
Costa uses an M9 Bazooka to take out a German tank.
Colt M1911A1
Costa pulls his M1911A1 when confronting a German officer as well as to threaten Cooney.
Karabiner 98k
The most common weapon seen by German soldiers.
Maxim MG08
The Maxim MG08 is seen used by German forces in a pillbox at the film's beginning as well as the later ambush. This was most likely used in lieu of obtaining an actual MG34 or MG42.
The Maxim MG08 is seen used by German forces in a pillbox at the film's beginning.
Luger P08
An SS officer fires a Luger P08 at a charging American.
