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[[File:AMC 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MK2 grenade attached to Mel Avakian's ([[Kevin Dillon]]) belt suspender]]
[[File:AMC 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MK2 grenade attached to Mel Avakian's ([[Kevin Dillon]]) belt suspender]]


===Panzerfaust===
A Wehrmacht grenadier is seen lugging a [[Panzerfaust]].
[[Image:Panzerfaust.jpg|none|thumb|450px|Panzerfaust - 44mm with 149mm warhead]]
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Revision as of 00:59, 9 December 2014

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A Midnight Clear (1992)

A Midnight Clear is a 1992 World War II film directed by Keith Gordon, who also wrote the screenplay. Based on the novel by William Wharton (who also was the author of Birdy), the film centers around a US Army Intelligence unit that stumbles upon a platoon of German soldiers who wish to surrender on Christmas Eve. The film's cast includes Ethan Hawke, Gary Sinise, Peter Berg, Frank Whaley, and Kevin Dillon.



The following weapons were used in the film A Midnight Clear:


Rifles

M1 Garand

The M1 Garand was the standard issue rifle of the U.S. Army during WWII and carried by several characters in the film including Will Knott (Ethan Hawke), Vance 'Mother' Wilkins (Gary Sinise) and Paul 'Father' Mundy (Frank Whaley).

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M1 Garand - .30-06.
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The men in the unit carry the M1 Garand.
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The men have bayonets affixed to their Garands while searching a villa.
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Will Knott (Ethan Hawke) holds the M1 Garand.
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Vance 'Mother' Wilkins (Gary Sinise) carries the Garand.

Colt M1911A1

The Colt M1911A1 is seen used by Bud Miller (Peter Berg) in the film.

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Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP.
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The Colt M1911A1 is seen used by Bud Miller (Peter Berg) in the film.

M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine is carried by Mel Avakian (Kevin Dillon) as well as Lt. Ware (Larry Joshua).

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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 Magazine pouch for buttstock
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The M1 Carbine is reloaded by Mel Avakian (Kevin Dillon).

Karabiner 98k

The Karabiner 98k is used by German forces in the film.

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Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser. The only visual difference between the 98b and 98k is the 98b has a 29.1" barrel and correspondingly longer stock.
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Mauser Gewehr 1898

The German-made Mauser Gewehr 1898 bolt-action rifle is seen used by German troops in the film.

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Mauser Gewehr 1898 Rifle - 7.92mm
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German troops fire their rifles in the air.

Machine Guns

Browning M1919A4 .30 Caliber Machine Gun

The Browning M1919A4 .30 caliber machine gun is seen mounted on an Army jeep and is seen manned by Mother. Miller is seen on the machine gun while hiding from a German column.

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Browning M1919A4, fitted with bolt latch - .30-06
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Mother mans the M1919A4.
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The M1919A4 mounted on the jeep.
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Bud Miller (Peter Berg) mans the M1919A4.

Handguns

Luger P08

A Luger P08 is seen used by the Older German Soldier (Curt Lowens).

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Luger P'08 pistol - 9x19mm
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A Luger P08 is seen used by the Older German Soldier (Curt Lowens).


Other

Mk II Hand Grenade

The Mk II Hand Grenade is seen carried by the men in the unit.

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Mk II hand grenade.
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MK2 grenade attached to Mel Avakian's (Kevin Dillon) belt suspender

Panzerfaust

A Wehrmacht grenadier is seen lugging a Panzerfaust.

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Panzerfaust - 44mm with 149mm warhead
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