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The Devil's Brigade

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The Devil's Brigade (1968)

The Devil's Brigade is a 1968 World War II film that stars Oscar winners William Holden and Cliff Robertson. The film is based on the true story of the First Special Service Force led by Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick (Holden), who takes on the daunting task of melding a renegade group of American and Canadian recruits into a crack team of commandos.




The following weapons were used in the film The Devil's Brigade:


Handguns

Smith & Wesson Model 20 Revolver

Captain Cardwell (Tom Stern) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 20 revolver with custom grips that he uses when he notices a rattlesnake in the barracks.

Smith & Wesson Model 20 - .38 High Velocity
Captain Cardwell (Tom Stern) holding a Smith & Wesson Model 20 revolver when he notices a rattlesnake in the barracks.

Colt 1903 Hammerless Pistol

Major General Maxwell Hunter (Carroll O'Connor) appears to carry a Colt 1903 Hammerless pistol.

Colt 1903 Hammerless Pistol - .32 ACP
Major General Maxwell Hunter (Carroll O'Connor) carrying a Colt 1903 Hammerless pistol

M1911A1 Pistol

The M1911A1 is used by several members of the Devil's Brigade including Maj. Alan Crown (Cliff Robertson), Pvt. Omar Greco (Richard Jaeckel) and Corporal Wilfrid Peacock (Jack Watson).

M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP
Corporal Peacock (Jack Watson) holding a M1911A1 Pistol and a 1928A1 Thompson.
Pvt. Omar Greco (Richard Jaeckel) holds the M1911A1.
Maj. Alan Crown (Cliff Robertson) prepares to use his M1911A1.

Walther P38 Pistol

The Walther P38 is fired by several German officers and soldiers in the film.

Walther P38 Pistol - 9mm
German soldier firing a Walther P38 Pistol from the bunker.

Rifles

M1 Garand

Many members of the Brigade carry the M1 Garand during the final mountain assault including Private Theodore Ransom (Andrew Prine).

M1 Rifle - .30-06
Private Theodore Ransom (Andrew Prine) holding a M1 Garand while preparing for the final assault.
A member of the Devil's Brigade on the left fires his M1 Garand.

Mauser K98K Rifle

German forces are seen using the Mauser K98K Rifle. Private Hubert Hixon (Luke Askew) grabs a Mauser K98K Rifle from a German soldier during one of the missions.

Mauser K98K Rifle - 7.92 x 57mm
Private Hubert Hixon (Luke Askew) grabs the Mauser K98K Rifle from a German soldier.

Submachine Guns

MP40 SMG

The MP40 is used by German forces as well as Sgt. Patrick O'Neill (Jeremy Slate) and Major Alan Crown (Cliff Robertson).

German MP40 SMG - 9mm
While disguised as a German soldier, Sgt. Patrick O'Neill (Jeremy Slate) holds the MP40 on a German Officer.

M1928A1 Thompson

The M1928A1 Thompson is used by the majority of the Brigade during their first mission. It's notably carried by Colonel Robert T. Frederick (William Holden), Maj. Alan Crown (Cliff Robertson), Corporal Wilfrid Peacock (Jack Watson) Pvt. Hugh MacDonald (Richard Dawson) and Sgt. Patrick O'Neill (Jeremy Slate).

1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP
Colonel Robert T. Frederick (William Holden) holding a 1928A1 Thompson
Pvt. Hugh MacDonald (Richard Dawson) with the Thompson during the mountain assault.
MacDonal firing the 1928A1 Thompson.

Machine Guns

Browning Automatic Rifle

The Browning Automatic Rifle is primarily carried by Private Hubert Hixon (Luke Askew) during the mountain assault. Private Ransom (Andrew Prine) later uses it.

Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06
Private Hubert Hixon (Luke Askew) holding a Browning Automatic Rifle before the final assault.

Browning M2HB

The Browning M2 is seen mounted on the M47 Walker Bulldog tank mocked up as a German tank.

Example of the Browning M2 Heavy Barrel used in the film
Major Alan Crown (Cliff Robertson) next to a Browning M2 Heavy Barrel on a M47 Tank mocked up as a German tank.

Browning 1919A4 Machine Gun

A Browning M1919A4 machine gun is briefly seen using by the Brigade during the mountain assault.

Browning 1919A4 Machine Gun - .30-06
The Browning 1919A4 on its tripod is seen on the far left.

MG42 Machine Gun

German forces are seen using the MG42 machine gun during the mountain assault.

MG42 with sling and bipod collapsed - 7.92mm Mauser
Germans firing MG42 Machine Gun

Other

M20A1 "Super Bazooka"

The anachronistic M20A1 "Super Bazooka" is used by the Brigade during the mountain assault.

M20A1 "Super Bazooka" - 3.5"
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A Bazooka team firing a M20A1 "Super Bazooka"

M2 Mortar

The M2 Mortar also is used by the Brigade.

M2 Mortar - 60mm
Mortar squad firing a 60mm M2 Mortar during the mountain assault.

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