When Trumpets Fade

When Trumpets Fade (1998)

When Trumpets Fade is a 1998 WWII HBO film starring Ron Eldard as a disgruntled private-turned-officer who is forced to lead a group of misfit US soldiers during the Battle of the Hurtgen Forest in the fall of 1944. The film was directed by John Irvin, who directed the war films Hamburger Hill and The Dogs of War. The film was released in some countries under the title Hamburger Hill 2.

The following weapons can be seen in the film When Trumpets Fade:

Colt M1911A1

The Colt M1911A1 was the standard sidearm of US Forces during WWII. Carried by several characters in the film including David Manning (Ron Eldard) and Sgt. Talbot (Dylan Bruno). When one of the men refuses to continue with his mission, Manning (Ron Eldard) takes out his M1911A1 and shoots the soldier's flamethrower tank, causing it to explode.

Colt M1911A1 - 45 ACP.

Manning (Ron Eldard) chambers a round into his Colt M1911 as one of his men starts to run.

M1A1 Thompson

The M1A1 Thompson is the main weapon carried by David Manning (Ron Eldard). Several US soldiers carry the Thompson throughout the film as well. The rate of fire displayed onscreen appears to be slightly slower than usual.

M1A1 Thompson - 45 ACP.

Manning (Ron Eldard) holds his M1 Thompson as he carries his injured friend Bobby (Jeffrey Donovan) on his back.

M1 Garand

The M1 Garand was the standard issue rifle of the U.S. army during WWII. Carried by several characters in the film including Capt. Pritchett (Martin Donovan), Sgt. Talbot (Dylan Bruno), and Pvt. Sanderson (Zak Orth).

M1 Garand - 30-06.

Sanderson (Zak Orth) holds his M1 Garand as he awaits the next mission.

Browning Automatic Rifle

Sgt. Talbot (Dylan Bruno) carries the Browning Automatic Rifle during the final mission to take out the German tanks. Sanderson (Zak Orth) later takes the BAR and continues to lay down fire.

BAR

Sgt. Talbot (Dylan Bruno) carries the BAR as the men attempt to take out the German position.

M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine is carried by various officers throughout the film.

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 Magazine pouch for buttstock

A M1 Carbine is carried by one of the soldiers as they enter the Hurtgen.

M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"

Medic Chamberlain (Frank Whaley) carries an M1A1 Bazooka during the final mission to take out the German tanks.

M1A1 Bazooka 60mm

Chamberlain (Frank Whaley) prepares to fire the bazooka on the German position.

M2 Flamethrower

An M2 Flamethrower is used by Baxter (Steven Petrarca) and Sanderson when Manning and the men go on the mission to destroy the German artillery.

M2-2 Flamethrower

Sanderson charges the German position with the M2 Flamethrower.

Karabiner 98k

The Karabiner 98k is used by German forces while defending the German artillery position.

Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm

German soldier fires his 98k.

Another German soldier fires his 98k.

MP40

German army use the MP40s while defending the German artillery position. Another German infantryman also use this gun.

MP40 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm.

German soldier holds his MP40.

MG42

German forces are also seen with the MG42 near the end of the film as they defend the German tank position.

MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser.

German soldier fires the MG42 at U.S. soldiers.