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+ | '''''Journey's End''''' is a 1930 British-American World War I film directed by James Whale based on the novel of the same name by R. C. Sherriff. The movie shows the everyday life of a British squad under the command of Capt. Denis Stanhope ([[Colin Clive]]) in 1918, 3 days before the German Spring Offensive ("''Operation Michael''"). On this eve of battle the young Lt. Raleigh ([[David Manners]]), an old school friend, is assigned to his company. Stanhope is engaged to his sister and is afraid that he will tell her his broken state. Then Raleigh is sent to a trench raiding mission and meets the horrors of war. | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
− | ==Webley Mk VI== | + | ==Webley Mk. VI== |
− | Capt. Denis Stanhope ([[Colin Clive]]) threatens 2nd Lt. Hibbert (Anthony Bushell) for desertion with a [[Webley Mk VI]]. | + | Capt. Denis Stanhope ([[Colin Clive]]) threatens 2nd Lt. Hibbert (Anthony Bushell) for desertion with a [[Webley Mk VI]] revolver. |
[[File:Webley Mk VI.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Webley Mk. VI - .455 Webley]] | [[File:Webley Mk VI.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Webley Mk. VI - .455 Webley]] | ||
− | [[File:je30_webley_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. | + | [[File:je30_webley_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Stanhope draws his [[Webley Mk VI|Webley]].]] |
− | [[File:je30_webley_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Promotional picture]] | + | [[File:je30_webley_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Promotional picture of the scene.]] |
− | [[File:je30_webley_3.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | + | [[File:je30_webley_3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Stanhope holds the revolver on 2nd Lt. Hibbert (Anthony Bushell).]] |
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+ | ==Colt M1917== | ||
+ | 2nd Lt. Raleigh ([[David Manners]]) and Lt. Osborne (Ian Maclaren) are seen with [[M1917 Revolver]]s before going over the top. For better view [http://c8.alamy.com/comp/EE5466/david-manners-ian-maclaren-on-set-of-the-film-journeys-end-1930-EE5466.jpg click here] | ||
[[Image:ColtModel1917ArmyEx.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1917 Revolver - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:ColtModel1917ArmyEx.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1917 Revolver - .45 ACP]] | ||
− | [[File:je30_m1917_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:je30_m1917_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Osborne explains Raleigh what they're going to do.]] |
− | [[File:je30_m1917_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:je30_m1917_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Osborne holds the revolver before he going over the top.]] |
==Luger P08== | ==Luger P08== | ||
− | A German soldier is seen with a [[Luger P08]] near the end of the movie. | + | A German soldier is briefly seen with a [[Luger P08]] during the beginning of the ''Kaiserschlacht'' on March 21, 1918, near the end of the movie. |
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:je30_luger.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldier on the left.]] | [[File:je30_luger.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldier on the left.]] | ||
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British soldiers use [[Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] rifles. | British soldiers use [[Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] rifles. | ||
[[File:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War.]] | [[File:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War.]] | ||
− | [[File:Je30 lee 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | + | [[File:Je30 lee 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|George's rifle next to Lt. Raleigh ([[David Manners]]).]] |
− | [[File:je30_lee_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:je30_lee_1_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Closer view on the SMLE.]] |
+ | [[File:je30_lee_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Trench raider holds his SMLE.]] | ||
==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | ==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | ||
− | Several [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] rifles used by German soldiers. | + | Several [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] rifles used by German soldiers. For a better view [http://c7.alamy.com/comp/EK3MAG/war-scene-on-set-of-the-film-journeys-end-1930-EK3MAG.jpg click here] |
− | For better view [http://c7.alamy.com/comp/EK3MAG/war-scene-on-set-of-the-film-journeys-end-1930-EK3MAG.jpg click here] | ||
[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
− | [[File:je30_g98_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers fire their [[ | + | [[File:je30_g98_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers fire their [[Gewehr 98]]s from a trench.]] |
+ | [[File:je30_g98_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German reloads his Gewehr. The ''Lange Visier'' rear sight is visible.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Lewis Gun== | ==Lewis Gun== | ||
− | [[Lewis Gun]]s used by British soldiers. The | + | [[Lewis Gun]]s used by British soldiers. The Lewis Guns have 97-round magazines. |
[[File:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Lewis Gun - .303 British]] | [[File:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Lewis Gun - .303 British]] | ||
− | [[File:je30_maxim_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British soldier with the gun.]] | + | [[File:je30_maxim_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British soldier of Stanehope's unit transporting the Lewis.]] |
− | [[File:je30_lg_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[ | + | [[File:je30_lg_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another Lewis Gunner with the gun.]] |
+ | [[File:je30_lg_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Lewis Gun on the left before the German attack.]] | ||
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+ | ==Vickers Mk. I== | ||
+ | A British soldier is briefly seen manning a [[Vickers]] machine gun. | ||
+ | [[File:VickersMk1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Vickers Mk. I - .303 British]] | ||
+ | [[File:je30_vick1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldier looks at the walking by soldiers while keeping his hands on the spade grips.]] | ||
==Maxim MG 08== | ==Maxim MG 08== | ||
− | German soldiers fire a [[Maxim MG08]] from a bunker. | + | German soldiers fire a [[Maxim MG08]] from a bunker at Osborne's squad. As the gun jammed, Raleigh recognized his chance and captured a German soldier ([[Werner Klingler]]). |
[[File:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
− | [[File:je30_maximg_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:je30_maximg_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Maxim being fired.]] |
− | [[File:je30_maxim_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | [[File:je30_maxim_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German tries to unjam the maxim.]] |
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==Mills Bomb== | ==Mills Bomb== | ||
− | British | + | British soldiers including Raleigh use [[Mills Bomb]]s in the movie. |
[[File:Mills Bomb SGM-1.jpg|thumb|none|200px|No. 36M Mk.I "Mills Bomb" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.]] | [[File:Mills Bomb SGM-1.jpg|thumb|none|200px|No. 36M Mk.I "Mills Bomb" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.]] | ||
− | [[File:je30_mills_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Promotional picture]] | + | [[File:je30_mills_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Promotional picture.]] |
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+ | ==Stokes Trench Mortar== | ||
+ | Two [[Stokes Trench Mortar]]s are fired by British soldiers one day before the Trench Raiders going into No Man's Land. | ||
+ | [[Image:3inch Stokes Mortar.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Stokes Trench Mortar - 3 inch]] | ||
+ | [[File:je30_sokes_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The mortars being fired by the soldiers.]] | ||
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+ | {{Journey's End}} | ||
[[Category: Movie]] | [[Category: Movie]] |
Revision as of 09:28, 28 April 2021
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Journey's End is a 1930 British-American World War I film directed by James Whale based on the novel of the same name by R. C. Sherriff. The movie shows the everyday life of a British squad under the command of Capt. Denis Stanhope (Colin Clive) in 1918, 3 days before the German Spring Offensive ("Operation Michael"). On this eve of battle the young Lt. Raleigh (David Manners), an old school friend, is assigned to his company. Stanhope is engaged to his sister and is afraid that he will tell her his broken state. Then Raleigh is sent to a trench raiding mission and meets the horrors of war.
The following weapons were used in the film Journey's End:
Handguns
Webley Mk. VI
Capt. Denis Stanhope (Colin Clive) threatens 2nd Lt. Hibbert (Anthony Bushell) for desertion with a Webley Mk VI revolver.
Colt M1917
2nd Lt. Raleigh (David Manners) and Lt. Osborne (Ian Maclaren) are seen with M1917 Revolvers before going over the top. For better view click here
Luger P08
A German soldier is briefly seen with a Luger P08 during the beginning of the Kaiserschlacht on March 21, 1918, near the end of the movie.
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
British soldiers use Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifles.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
Several Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifles used by German soldiers. For a better view click here
Machine Guns
Lewis Gun
Lewis Guns used by British soldiers. The Lewis Guns have 97-round magazines.
Vickers Mk. I
A British soldier is briefly seen manning a Vickers machine gun.
Maxim MG 08
German soldiers fire a Maxim MG08 from a bunker at Osborne's squad. As the gun jammed, Raleigh recognized his chance and captured a German soldier (Werner Klingler).
Other
Mills Bomb
British soldiers including Raleigh use Mills Bombs in the movie.
Stokes Trench Mortar
Two Stokes Trench Mortars are fired by British soldiers one day before the Trench Raiders going into No Man's Land.