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Sahara (1943)
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Sahara is a 1943 World War II film that focuses on the crew of US Army M3 Lee tank, commanded by U.S. Army Sergeant Joe Gunn (Humphrey Bogart) that becomes separated from its unit during a general retreat. In the course of their journey, the crew picks up a motley collection of stragglers, among them a British doctor, four assorted Commonwealth troops, and a Free French corporal. Later, they pick up a Sudanese sergeant major and his Italian prisoner, who volunteers to lead them to a well at Hassan Barani. As the well is completely dried up by the time the Germans arrive, a standoff and battle of wills begins. The 1943 film is based on an incident seen in the 1936 Soviet film The Thirteen, which ironically was itself a remake of the 1934 movie The Lost Patrol. Making the things even more confusing, Sahara itself would inspire a 1995 remake starring James Belushi.
The following weapons were used in the film Sahara:
Pistols
Colt 1911
Master Sergeant Joe Gunn (Humphrey Bogart) uses a Colt 1911 Pistol as his sidearm.
Mauser Model 1910
Captain von Schletow (Kurt Kreuger) carries a 1910 Mauser Pocket Pistol, which he surrenders to Master Sergeant Joe Gunn (Humphrey Bogart).
Submachine Guns
Colt 1921 Thompson
Master Sergeant Joe Gunn (Humphrey Bogart), Waco Hoyt (Bruce Bennett), and Sergeant Major Tambul (Rex Ingram) use Colt 1921 Thompson Sub Machine Guns.
Rifles
Springfield M1903
Jean 'Frenchie' Leroux (Louis Mercier) uses a 1903 Springfield Rifle. Curiously, German soldiers can be seen with one as well.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
German soldiers extensively use Mauser Gew 98 Rifles.
Gewehr 98 Sniper
A German sniper uses a Mauser Gew 98 Sniper Rifle.
Mauser Karabiner 98AZ
A Bedouin scout carries a Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine.
Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III*
Commonwealth troops can be seen with No.1 MkIII* Enfield Rifles.
Machine Guns
Browning 1919A4
Browning M1919A4s are used extensively by American and Commonwealth troops.
Maxim MG 08
A German soldier fires a Maxim MG08 Machine Gun from a half-track.
Vickers Mk. I
A Vickers Machine Gun mocked up to look like a Maxim MG08 - mostly with an MG08 muzzle device - can be seen in a fortification.
Other
M2 Mortar
German soldiers employ a M2 60mm Mortar.
