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Difference between revisions of "The Bridge at Remagen"
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| − | [[Image: | + | {{Infobox Movie |
| + | |name = The Bridge at Remagen | ||
| + | |picture = TBARPoster.jpg | ||
| + | |caption = ''Movie Poster'' | ||
| + | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | ||
| + | |director = [[John Guillermin]] | ||
| + | |date= June 25, 1969 | ||
| + | |language = English<br />German | ||
| + | |studio=The Wolper Organization, Ltd. | ||
| + | |distributor=United Artists | ||
| + | |character1=Lieutenant Phil Hartman | ||
| + | |actor1=[[George Segal]] | ||
| + | |character2=Major Paul Krüger | ||
| + | |actor2=[[Robert Vaughn]] | ||
| + | |character3=Sergeant Angelo | ||
| + | |actor3=[[Ben Gazzara]] | ||
| + | |character4=Major Barnes | ||
| + | |actor4=[[Bradford Dillman]] | ||
| + | |character5=General Shinner | ||
| + | |actor5=[[E.G. Marshall]] | ||
| + | |character6=Generaloberst von Brock | ||
| + | |actor6=[[Peter van Eyck]] | ||
| + | |character7=Hauptmann Otto Baumann | ||
| + | |actor7=[[Joachim Hansen]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | '''''The Bridge at Remagen''''' is a 1969 World War II film that focuses on a unit in the U.S. Army's exhausted 27th Armored Infantry that is ordered to seize the bridge near the city of Remagen, on the Rhine River, in order to prevent the retreat of 75,000 German troops. Lieutenant Phil Hartman ([[George Segal]]) leads the mission, while a German Major ([[Robert Vaughn]]) defies orders to destroy the bridge and instead attempts to hold the bridge to allow the German troops to escape. | + | '''''The Bridge at Remagen''''' is a 1969 World War II film that focuses on a unit in the U.S. Army's exhausted 27th Armored Infantry that is ordered to seize the bridge near the city of Remagen, on the Rhine River, in order to prevent the retreat of 75,000 German troops. Lieutenant Phil Hartman ([[George Segal]]) leads the mission, while a German Major ([[Robert Vaughn]]) defies orders to destroy the bridge and instead attempts to hold the bridge to allow the German troops to escape. The cast also includes [[Bo Hopkins]], [[Paul Prokop]], and [[Vit Olmer]]. |
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{{Film Title|The Bridge at Remagen}} | {{Film Title|The Bridge at Remagen}} | ||
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Browning M1919A4== | ==Browning M1919A4== | ||
| − | The [[Browning M1919A4]] .30 cal machine gun is seen in its vehicle mounted role, most notably on Lieutenant Hartman's jeep as well as the jeep transporting Captain Colt and one of the US Army half-tracks. | + | The [[Browning M1919A4]] .30 cal machine gun is seen in its vehicle-mounted role, most notably on Lieutenant Hartman's jeep as well as the jeep transporting Captain Colt and one of the US Army half-tracks. |
[[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield]] | [[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
[[Image:TBAR 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Browning M1919A4 mounted on the jeep of Captain Colt ([[Paul Prokop]]).]] | [[Image:TBAR 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Browning M1919A4 mounted on the jeep of Captain Colt ([[Paul Prokop]]).]] | ||
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German forces are also seen with the [[MG34]] machine gun. | German forces are also seen with the [[MG34]] machine gun. | ||
[[Image:Mg-34.jpg|450px|thumb|none|MG34 machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mg-34.jpg|450px|thumb|none|MG34 machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
| − | [[Image:TBAR 1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German soldiers firing the MG34 from Flak 88 position.]] | + | [[Image:TBAR 1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German soldiers firing the MG34 from "Flak 88" position.]] |
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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==Walther P38== | ==Walther P38== | ||
A [[Walther P38]] is carried by German officers, including Major Paul Kreuger ([[Robert Vaughn]]). | A [[Walther P38]] is carried by German officers, including Major Paul Kreuger ([[Robert Vaughn]]). | ||
| − | [[Image:P38.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Walther P38 | + | [[Image:P38.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Walther P38 - 9x19mm]] |
[[Image:TBAR 21.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Major Paul Kreuger ([[Robert Vaughn]]) fires his Walther P38 pistol.]] | [[Image:TBAR 21.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Major Paul Kreuger ([[Robert Vaughn]]) fires his Walther P38 pistol.]] | ||
==Colt M1911A1== | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
| − | Major Barnes ([[Bradford Dillman]]) is seen with a holstered [[ | + | Major Barnes ([[Bradford Dillman]]) is seen with a holstered [[Colt M1911A1]] pistol. |
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Colt M1911A1 pistol - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Colt M1911A1 pistol - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:TBAR 15.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Major Barnes ([[Bradford Dillman]]) carrying a holstered M1911A1.]] | [[Image:TBAR 15.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Major Barnes ([[Bradford Dillman]]) carrying a holstered M1911A1.]] | ||
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[[Image:M2Mortar60mm.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M2 Mortar - 60mm]] | [[Image:M2Mortar60mm.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M2 Mortar - 60mm]] | ||
[[Image:TBAR 16.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers fires the M2 Mortar.]] | [[Image:TBAR 16.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers fires the M2 Mortar.]] | ||
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| + | ==85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)== | ||
| + | Soviet [[85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)]] AA-guns are used by German soldiers standing in for 88mm Flaks. | ||
| + | [[Image:85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K).jpg|thumb|none|400px|85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K) - 85×629mm R]] | ||
| + | [[Image:TBAR 1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|]] | ||
==2 Inch M3 Smoke Mortar== | ==2 Inch M3 Smoke Mortar== | ||
| − | The M24 Chaffee tank is equipped with 2 inch M3 smoke mortar, mounted on the left of the 75mm main gun. This weapon is identical with the British [[Ordnance SBML 2 inch Mortar|Bomb Thrower, 2 inch, Mk I]] smoke mortar. | + | The M24 Chaffee tank is equipped with 2-inch M3 smoke mortar, mounted on the left of the 75mm main gun. This weapon is identical with the British [[Ordnance SBML 2 inch Mortar|Bomb Thrower, 2 inch, Mk I]] smoke mortar. |
[[File:2 inch Smoke Mortar.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bomb Thrower, 2 inch, Mk I (UK) / 2 inch M3 Mortar (US) - 50.8mm smoke bomb]] | [[File:2 inch Smoke Mortar.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bomb Thrower, 2 inch, Mk I (UK) / 2 inch M3 Mortar (US) - 50.8mm smoke bomb]] | ||
[[Image:TBAR 9.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The muzzle of M3 smoke mortar is seen on the left of the 75mm main gun.]] | [[Image:TBAR 9.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The muzzle of M3 smoke mortar is seen on the left of the 75mm main gun.]] | ||
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The Bridge at Remagen is a 1969 World War II film that focuses on a unit in the U.S. Army's exhausted 27th Armored Infantry that is ordered to seize the bridge near the city of Remagen, on the Rhine River, in order to prevent the retreat of 75,000 German troops. Lieutenant Phil Hartman (George Segal) leads the mission, while a German Major (Robert Vaughn) defies orders to destroy the bridge and instead attempts to hold the bridge to allow the German troops to escape. The cast also includes Bo Hopkins, Paul Prokop, and Vit Olmer.
The following weapons were used in the film The Bridge at Remagen:
Rifles/Carbines
M1 Garand
US troops are armed with the M1 Garand.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is seen in the hands of several US officers, including Lt. Phil Hartman (George Segal). A few of the Carbines are seen with the anachronistic curved 30 round magazine.
Karabiner 98k
German soldiers carry the Karabiner 98k throughout the film.
Machine Guns
Browning M1919A4
The Browning M1919A4 .30 cal machine gun is seen in its vehicle-mounted role, most notably on Lieutenant Hartman's jeep as well as the jeep transporting Captain Colt and one of the US Army half-tracks.
Browning M2 Aircraft
The Browning M2 Aircraft is mounted on US M24 Chaffee tanks.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB is mounted on US M24 Chaffee tanks and half-tracks.
Browning Automatic Rifle
US forces are seen using an early model of the Browning Automatic Rifle.
ZB26
German soldiers are seen firing ZB26 light machine guns from a defensive position.
MG42
German forces are also seen with the MG42 machine gun.
MG34
German forces are also seen with the MG34 machine gun.
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson is seen in the hands of Corporal Grebs (Bo Hopkins) and other US soldiers.
MP40
German troops are armed with the MP40. Sergeant Angelo (Ben Gazzara) also carries a captured MP40 throughout the film.
Handguns
Walther P38
A Walther P38 is carried by German officers, including Major Paul Kreuger (Robert Vaughn).
Colt M1911A1
Major Barnes (Bradford Dillman) is seen with a holstered Colt M1911A1 pistol.
Luger P08
Sergeant Angelo (Ben Gazzara) is seen carrying a captured Luger P08 pistol in his holster.
Others
LP-42 Flare Pistol
Lieutenant Zimring (Vit Olmer) is seen removing a LP-42 Flare Pistol.
Panzerfaust
German forces are seen using the Panzerfaust anti-tank shell.
M2 Mortar
US forces are seen using the M2 Mortar.
85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)
Soviet 85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K) AA-guns are used by German soldiers standing in for 88mm Flaks.
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2 Inch M3 Smoke Mortar
The M24 Chaffee tank is equipped with 2-inch M3 smoke mortar, mounted on the left of the 75mm main gun. This weapon is identical with the British Bomb Thrower, 2 inch, Mk I smoke mortar.
