The Story of G.I. Joe

The Story of G.I Joe tells the story about famed war correspondent Ernie Pyle's experiences with Company C of the 18th Infantry Regiment as they fight up through North Africa and up the length of Italy during World War II. Filmed in 1944 Ernie Pyle visited the set three months prior to being killed at Ie Shima, an island off Okinawa Honto.

• Directors: William A. Wellman
• Actors: Burgess Meredith, Robert Mitchum, Freddie Steele, Wally Cassell, Jimmy Lloyd

The following guns were used in the movie The Story of G.I. Joe:

M1 Rifle

Example of the M1 Rifle used in the film

Browning M2 Heavy Barrel

Example of the Browning M2 Heavy Barrel used in the film

Browning M2 Heavy Barrel mounted in the weapon ring mount

Browning M2 Aircraft

Example of the Browning M2 Aircraft used in the film

Browning M2 Aircraft Version being fired by Robert Mitchum as Lt. Bill Walker

M1A1 Bazooka

Example of the M1A1 Bazooka used in the film

US Soldier firing a M1A1 Bazooka

Browning Automatic Rifle

Example of the Browning Automatic Rifle used in the film

US Soldier firing early Browning Automatic Rifle

1921 Thompson

Example of the Colt 1921 Thompson used in the film

Freddie Steel as Sgt.Steve Warnicki using a 1921 Thompson

1928A1 Thompson

Example of the 1928A1 Thompson used in the film

Robert Mitchum as Capt.Bill Walker using a 1928A1 Thompson

Gew98 Rifle

Example of the 1928A1 Thompson used in the film

German Soldier firing a Gew98 Rifle

German Soldier droping a Gew98 Rifle

1903 Springfield Rifle

Example of the 1903 Springfield Rifle used in the film

US Soldier firing a 1903 Springfield Rifle

Browning 1919 LMG

Example of the Browning 1919A4 used in the film

US Soldier carrying a Browning 1919A4 LMG

M1 Carbine

Example of the M1 Carbine used in the film

US Soldier sitting with a M1 Carbine