Narvik: Hitler's First Defeat

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Narvik: Hitler's First Defeat Kampen om Narvik Theatrical Release Poster Country Norway Directed by Erik Skjoldbjaerg Release Date December 25, 2022 (Norway) January 23, 2023 (Netflix) Language French German Norwegian Studio Nordisk Film Production AS Distributor Netflix Main Cast Character Actor Gunnar Tofte Carl Martin Eggsbø Ingrid Tofte Kristine Hartgen Sigurd Omdal Henrik Mestad Magne Hansen Edvard Lie Aalstad

Narvik: Hitler's First Defeat is a 2022 Norwegian war drama film, based on the real-life battle of Narvik between Norwegian soldiers and later British, French, and Polish forces against Nazi Germany in April-June 1940. Inflicting the first major defeat against Hitler's war machine, the small, idyllic town located in the country's north held 85% of the iron ore used by Germany, who sought to take over the town for its sole monopoly.

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The following weapons were used in the film Narvik: Hitler's First Defeat:

Pistols

Kongsberg M/1914

A license-produced Colt M1911, the Kongsberg is the service sidearm of Norwegian officers.

Kongsberg M/1914 - .45 ACP

The Norwegian major (Henrik Mestad) with his Kongsberg M/1914 during the defense of Nordal Bridge.

Luger P08

A German Hauptmann (Captain) wields a Luger P08 in the "Royal Hotell".

Luger P08 - 9x19mm Parabellum

The German captain points his pistol at the Hotel's director (Kari Bremnes).

Rifles and Carbines

Berthier Mle. 1907/15

French chasseurs are armed with WWI-vintage Berthiers in conjunction with MAS-36s. With the lack of the distinctive protrusions that the five-round 1907/16 variant has, the Berthier depicted in the film is the earlier, three-shot 1907/15.

Fusil Berthier Modèle 1907/15 - 8x50mmR Lebel

A French soldier introduces himself to Gunnar, Berthier in hand. The newer MAS-36s are with some soldiers.

Karabiner 98k

The Karabiner 98k is the standard-issue rifle of German soldiers in the film. Some Norwegian soldiers also used captured rifles.

Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Two German soldiers with Karabiner 98ks at the back door of "Royal Hotell".

A German soldier on the left has a Karabiner 98k, with another soldier on the right having MP 40. Note the hooded front sight which is a feature of post-1941 manufactured Kar98ks.

A Norwegian soldier with a Karabiner 98k after the liberation of Narvik.

Mauser Puška vz. 98/22

At least, one Norwegian soldier is seen with a full-length Mauser rifle which appears to be a Vz. 98/22 Czech Mauser.

Puška CZ Brno 98/22 - 7.92x57mm Mauser

The Mauser in the foreground during the amphibious landing in Rombaken Fjord. Note the parade hook.

The soldier on the right with the slung Mauser which offers a view of the tangent-leaf rear sight.

Krag-Jørgensen m/1894

A dated bolt-action rifle with a horizontal side-loading magazine, the Krag-Jørgensen is the primary service rifle used by Norwegian soldiers.

Krag-Jørgensen m/1894 - 6.5x55mm Swedish

Gunnar and Præstnes (Øyvind Trøite) fire their rifles at an unsuspecting German machine gun crew.

Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III*

Some Norwegian soldiers are also armed with British Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* rifles.

Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mark III* - .303 British

A Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mark III carried by a Norwegian soldier early in the movie.

MAS-36

The newer MAS-36 is featured with French chasseurs alongside the Berthier Mle. 1907/15 rifles.

MAS-36 - 7.5x54mm French

A French soldier that accompanied Gunnar and Præstnes carries a MAS-36.

Submachine Guns

MP 40

The MP 40 is the standard-issue submachine gun of German soldiers. Gunnar briefly uses one to kill two German soldiers following his liberation from captivity. While technically accurate for the time period, the earlier MP 38 would be more appropriate as the MP 40 would have only entered production, too late to be shipped to Norway.

Machinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum

A German guard is wielding an MP 40.

Gunnar with his recently acquired MP 40.

The Norwegian major (Henrik Mestad) using a captured MP 40.

Machine Guns

Kongsberg M/29

A Kongsberg M/29 is briefly seen carried by one Norwegian soldier at the film's opening.

Kongsberg M/29 - 7.92x57mm Mauser

A Norwegian soldier has a Kongsberg M/29 slung in his back.

Madsen M1914

The Madsen M1914 is the standard-issue light machine gun for Norwegian forces. Some German soldiers utilize a captured Madsen.

Madsen Model 1902 - 8x58mmR Danish Krag

With its German operator recently deceased, the Madsen nevertheless still rings with his finger on the trigger.

The Madsen with its deceased German operators.

A Norwegian soldier with a Madsen slung in his back.

MG 34

MG 34s are used by German soldiers in both fixed Lafette 34 mounts and individually. Allied soldiers use a captured MG 34 in some scenes.

MG 34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser

A Norwegian gunner and his French assistant gunner suppresses a German position.

German soldiers manning an MG 34 with Lafette 34 mount.

ZB vz. 30

A French soldier is seen with what appears to be a Czech ZB-30. Possibly it served as a substitute for the Chatellerault FM 24/29, or just a captured weapon from the Germans.

ZB vzor 30 - 7.92x57mm Mauser

FM 24/29 for comparison - 7.5x54mm

A French soldier carrying a machine gun with straight, top-mounted magazine.

A moment later, the barrel, gas tube, bipod, and carrying handle can be seen, indicating it to be a ZB-30.

Other

Model 24 Stielhandgranate

Various German soldiers are seen with Model 24 Stielhandgranates.

Stielhandgranate Modell 24

A German soldier on the left with two Model 24 Stielhandgranate tucked in his belt.

Mk 2 hand grenade

Some French soldiers can be seen with Mk 2 hand grenades which are stand-ins for the F1 hand grenade. Gunnar also grabbed some grenades from a dead French soldier and used them.

Mk 2 hand grenade

A dead French soldier with Mk 2 grenade. Moments later it was acquired by Gunnar.