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Battle of the Bulge

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Battle of the Bulge (1965)

Battle of the Bulge is the 1965 World War II film that focuses on the events of the famous battle that occurred during the German winter offensive of 1944. As was customary for World War II films of the time, this film features an all-star cast including Henry Fonda, Telly Savalas, Charles Bronson, and Robert Shaw. The production was filmed in Spain, which provided a large amount of armor and weaponry (sometimes anachronistic). While the film does feature several impressive tank battle sequences, many of the events and characters in the film were heavily fictionalized for dramatic purposes.


The following firearms can be seen in the film Battle of the Bulge:


M1 Garand

The M1 Garand was the most common weapon among US infantrymen during WWII. The M1 Garand is carried by numerous US soldiers throughout the film.

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M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06
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US Troops with their M1 Garand rifles retreat from oncoming German armor.
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Several US Troops fire their M1 Garand rifles at escaping German tankers.

M1 Garand (sniper scope)

An M1 Garand fitted with a scope is used by Sgt. Duquesne (George Montgomery), possibly a M1C or D Garand.

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M1-D Sniper Variant with M84 scope - .30-06
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Sgt. Duquesne (George Montgomery) with the scoped Garand.
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Sgt. Duquesne (George Montgomery) shoots the sniper rifle.

M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine is seen briefly held by a German infiltrator disguised as a US soldier.

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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 twin magazine pouch for buttstock - .30 Carbine
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German infiltrators disguised as US troops surprise Col. Hessler (Robert Shaw). The M1 Carbine is carried by the soldier on the left.

M3 Grease Gun

The M3 Grease Gun is the most common submachine gun carried by US infantrymen during WWII and is seen used by Sgt. Duquesne and Lt. Weaver.

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M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP
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Sgt. Duquesne (George Montgomery) holding an M3 Grease Gun as he inspects the battlefield with Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur).
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Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun

Browning M1919A4 are seen mounted on the US tanks and is fired handheld by Sgt. Guffy (Telly Savalas).

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Browning M1919A4 - .30-06
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Sgt. Guffy (Telly Savalas) firing the M1919A4 handheld.
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Thompson M1A1

The Thompson rarely seen used by American infantryman.

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M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP

Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher

Wolenski (Charles Bronson) uses an Spanish M-65 Rocket Launcher with a blast shield to damage a German Tiger Tank. The upgraded bazookas were provided by the Spanish Army, which supported several war films and television series made in Spain in the late 1960s.

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Spanish M65 Rocket Launcher.
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Wolenski (Charles Bronson) fires the Bazooka using the shoulder of Lt. Col. Kiley (Henry Fonda).

Colt M1911A1

Seen in the holster of US officers and used by Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur). It is also possible that some of these are really Star Model B pistols, as the 1911 had troubles firing blanks in vintage films, and the movie was filmed in Spain, so it would be available.

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Rock Island Armory M1911A1 Pistol that was bright nickel plated by the owner (with Pearl grips) - 45 ACP.
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Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur) has his M1911 out as they observe the oncoming German offensive.

Browning M2 Aircraft

The Browning M2 can be seen mounted on US Army vehicles.

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Browning M2 Aircraft - .50 BMG
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Browning Automatic Rifle

The Browning Automatic Rifle can be seen used by American Military personnel.

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Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06

M7 rifle grenade

Seen fitted to several M1 Garand rifles.

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M7 rifle grenade launcher
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Sten Mk II

A Sten Mk II can briefly be seen being carried by an American soldier.

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Sten Mk II Submachine gun - 9x19mm
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Sturmgewehr 44

A Sturmgewehr 44 is used by a German soldier and this is the rifle that Lt. Col. Kiley (Henry Fonda) examined from a captured German patrol while he was checking the personnel in a bunker.

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Sturmgewehr 44 7.92x33mm
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Col. Pritchard (Dana Andrews) examines the Sturmgewehr 44.

Karabiner 98k

German infantry is seen armed with Karabiner 98k rifles throughout the film.

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Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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German infantry is seen armed with Karabiner 98k rifles throughout the film

MP40

The MP40 is used by German forces as well as by Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur).

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MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm
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Lt. Weaver (James MacArthur) fires a captured MP40 at escaping German tankers.

MG42

An MG42 is used at the Malmedy Massacre.

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MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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A German machine gunner prepares his MG42 during the infamous event.

Walther P38

A Walther P38 is seen in the holster of Colonel Hessler (Robert Shaw).

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Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm

MAT-49

Seen used by the disguised Germans at the rail yard. (Very anachronistic)

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MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm