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[[Image:TBARPoster.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''The Bridge at Remagen'' (1969)]]
{{Infobox Movie
|name = The Bridge at Remagen
|picture = TBARPoster.jpg
|caption = ''Movie Poster''
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States
|director = [[John Guillermin]]
|date= June 25, 1969
|language = English<br />German
|studio=The Wolper Organization, Ltd.
|distributor=United Artists
|character1=Lieutenant Phil Hartman
|actor1=[[George Segal]]
|character2=Major Paul Krüger
|actor2=[[Robert Vaughn]]
|character3=Sergeant Angelo
|actor3=[[Ben Gazzara]]
|character4=Major Barnes
|actor4=[[Bradford Dillman]]
|character5=General Shinner
|actor5=[[E.G. Marshall]]
|character6=Generaloberst von Brock
|actor6=[[Peter van Eyck]]
|character7=Hauptmann Otto Baumann
|actor7=[[Joachim Hansen]]
}}


'''''The Bridge at Remagen''''' is a 1969 World War II film that focuses on a unit in the U.S. Army's exhausted 27th Armored Infantry that is ordered to seize the bridge near the city of Remagen, on the Rhine River, in order to prevent the retreat of 75,000 German troops. Lieutenant Phil Hartman ([[George Segal]]) leads the mission, while a German Major ([[Robert Vaughn]]) defies orders to destroy the bridge and instead attempts to hold the bridge to allow the German troops to escape.
'''''The Bridge at Remagen''''' is a 1969 World War II film that focuses on a unit in the U.S. Army's exhausted 27th Armored Infantry that is ordered to seize the bridge near the city of Remagen, on the Rhine River, in order to prevent the retreat of 75,000 German troops. Lieutenant Phil Hartman ([[George Segal]]) leads the mission, while a German Major ([[Robert Vaughn]]) defies orders to destroy the bridge and instead attempts to hold the bridge to allow the German troops to escape. The cast also includes [[Bo Hopkins]], [[Paul Prokop]], and [[Vit Olmer]].
 
* Director: John Guillermin
* Actors: [[George Segal]], [[Robert Vaughn]], [[Ben Gazzara]], [[Bradford Dillman]], [[E.G. Marshall]], [[Bo Hopkins]], [[Paul Prokop]]


{{Film Title|The Bridge at Remagen}}
{{Film Title|The Bridge at Remagen}}
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==M1 Carbine==
==M1 Carbine==
The [[M1 Carbine]] is seen in the hands of several US officers, including Lt. Phil Hartman ([[George Segal]]). A few of the Carbines are seen with the anachronistic 30 round magazine.
The [[M1 Carbine]] is seen in the hands of several US officers, including Lt. Phil Hartman ([[George Segal]]). A few of the Carbines are seen with the anachronistic curved 30 round magazine.
[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Late model M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]]
[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Late model M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]]
[[Image:TBAR 4.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Captain John Colt ([[Paul Prokop]]) holding a late model M1 Carbine with the anachronistic 30 round "banana clip" magazine and bayonet lug.]]
[[Image:TBAR 4.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Captain John Colt ([[Paul Prokop]]) holding a late model M1 Carbine with the anachronistic 30 round "banana clip" magazine and bayonet lug.]]
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=Machine Guns=
=Machine Guns=
==Browning M1919A4==
==Browning M1919A4==
The [[Browning M1919A4]] .30 cal machine gun is seen in its vehicle mounted role, most notably on Lieutenant Hartman's jeep as well as the jeep transporting Captain Colt and one of the US Army half-tracks.
The [[Browning M1919A4]] .30 cal machine gun is seen in its vehicle-mounted role, most notably on Lieutenant Hartman's jeep as well as the jeep transporting Captain Colt and one of the US Army half-tracks.
[[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield]]
[[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield]]
[[Image:TBAR 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Browning M1919A4 mounted on the jeep of Captain Colt ([[Paul Prokop]]).]]
[[Image:TBAR 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Browning M1919A4 mounted on the jeep of Captain Colt ([[Paul Prokop]]).]]
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German forces are also seen with the [[MG34]] machine gun.
German forces are also seen with the [[MG34]] machine gun.
[[Image:Mg-34.jpg|450px|thumb|none|MG34 machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[Image:Mg-34.jpg|450px|thumb|none|MG34 machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[Image:TBAR 1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German soldiers firing the MG34 from Flak 88 position.]]
[[Image:TBAR 1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|German soldiers firing the MG34 from "Flak 88" position.]]


=Submachine Guns=
=Submachine Guns=
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==Walther P38==
==Walther P38==
A [[Walther P38]] is carried by German officers, including Major Paul Kreuger ([[Robert Vaughn]]).
A [[Walther P38]] is carried by German officers, including Major Paul Kreuger ([[Robert Vaughn]]).
[[Image:P38.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Walther P38 pistol - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:P38.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Walther P38 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:TBAR 21.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Major Paul Kreuger ([[Robert Vaughn]]) fires his Walther P38 pistol.]]
[[Image:TBAR 21.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Major Paul Kreuger ([[Robert Vaughn]]) fires his Walther P38 pistol.]]


==Colt M1911A1==
==Colt M1911A1==
Major Barnes ([[Bradford Dillman]]) is seen with a holstered [[M1911 pistol series#M1911A1|Colt M1911A1]] pistol.
Major Barnes ([[Bradford Dillman]]) is seen with a holstered [[Colt M1911A1]] pistol.
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Colt M1911A1 pistol - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Colt M1911A1 pistol - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:TBAR 15.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Major Barnes ([[Bradford Dillman]]) carrying a holstered M1911A1.]]
[[Image:TBAR 15.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Major Barnes ([[Bradford Dillman]]) carrying a holstered M1911A1.]]
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[[Image:M2Mortar60mm.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M2 Mortar - 60mm]]
[[Image:M2Mortar60mm.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M2 Mortar - 60mm]]
[[Image:TBAR 16.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers fires the M2 Mortar.]]
[[Image:TBAR 16.jpg|600px|thumb|none|US soldiers fires the M2 Mortar.]]
==85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)==
Soviet [[85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)]] AA-guns are used by German soldiers standing in for 88mm Flaks.
[[Image:85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K).jpg|thumb|none|400px|85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K) - 85×629mm R]]
[[Image:TBAR 1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|]]


==2 Inch M3 Smoke Mortar==
==2 Inch M3 Smoke Mortar==
The M24 Chaffee tank is equipped with 2 inch M3 smoke mortar, mounted on the left of the 75mm main gun. This weapon is identical with the British [[Ordnance SBML 2 inch Mortar|Bomb Thrower, 2 inch, Mk I]] smoke mortar.
The M24 Chaffee tank is equipped with 2-inch M3 smoke mortar, mounted on the left of the 75mm main gun. This weapon is identical with the British [[Ordnance SBML 2 inch Mortar|Bomb Thrower, 2 inch, Mk I]] smoke mortar.
[[File:2 inch Smoke Mortar.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bomb Thrower, 2 inch, Mk I (UK) / 2 inch M3 Mortar (US) - 50.8mm smoke bomb]]
[[File:2 inch Smoke Mortar.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bomb Thrower, 2 inch, Mk I (UK) / 2 inch M3 Mortar (US) - 50.8mm smoke bomb]]
[[Image:TBAR 9.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The muzzle of M3 smoke mortar is seen on the left of the 75mm main gun.]]
[[Image:TBAR 9.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The muzzle of M3 smoke mortar is seen on the left of the 75mm main gun.]]
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The Bridge at Remagen
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Movie Poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing United States
Directed by John Guillermin
Release Date June 25, 1969
Language English
German
Studio The Wolper Organization, Ltd.
Distributor United Artists
Main Cast
Character Actor
Lieutenant Phil Hartman George Segal
Major Paul Krüger Robert Vaughn
Sergeant Angelo Ben Gazzara
Major Barnes Bradford Dillman
General Shinner E.G. Marshall
Generaloberst von Brock Peter van Eyck
Hauptmann Otto Baumann Joachim Hansen


The Bridge at Remagen is a 1969 World War II film that focuses on a unit in the U.S. Army's exhausted 27th Armored Infantry that is ordered to seize the bridge near the city of Remagen, on the Rhine River, in order to prevent the retreat of 75,000 German troops. Lieutenant Phil Hartman (George Segal) leads the mission, while a German Major (Robert Vaughn) defies orders to destroy the bridge and instead attempts to hold the bridge to allow the German troops to escape. The cast also includes Bo Hopkins, Paul Prokop, and Vit Olmer.


The following weapons were used in the film The Bridge at Remagen:


Rifles/Carbines

M1 Garand

US troops are armed with the M1 Garand.

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M1 Garand - .30-06
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A US soldier fires his M1 Garand at a German sniper.

M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine is seen in the hands of several US officers, including Lt. Phil Hartman (George Segal). A few of the Carbines are seen with the anachronistic curved 30 round magazine.

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Late model M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine
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Captain John Colt (Paul Prokop) holding a late model M1 Carbine with the anachronistic 30 round "banana clip" magazine and bayonet lug.
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Lieutenant Phil Hartman (George Segal) holding a late model M1 Carbine with the anachronistic 30 round "banana clip" magazine.
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Major Barnes (Bradford Dillman) holds his M1 Carbine with the correct 15 round magazine, but with the anachronistic bayonet lug.

Karabiner 98k

German soldiers carry the Karabiner 98k throughout the film.

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Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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A German soldier holding his Karabiner 98k.

Machine Guns

Browning M1919A4

The Browning M1919A4 .30 cal machine gun is seen in its vehicle-mounted role, most notably on Lieutenant Hartman's jeep as well as the jeep transporting Captain Colt and one of the US Army half-tracks.

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Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield
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The Browning M1919A4 mounted on the jeep of Captain Colt (Paul Prokop).
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Lieutenant Hartman (George Segal) behind the M1919A4 mounted on a half-track.

Browning M2 Aircraft

The Browning M2 Aircraft is mounted on US M24 Chaffee tanks.

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Browning M2 Aircraft, flexible mount - .50 BMG
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The Browning M2 Aircraft mounted on the M24 Chaffee tank.

Browning M2HB

The Browning M2HB is mounted on US M24 Chaffee tanks and half-tracks.

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Browning M2HB - .50 BMG
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The Browning M2HB mounted on a burning M24 Chaffee tank.
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Sergeant Angelo (Ben Gazzara) firing the Browning M2HB mounted on the half-track.

Browning Automatic Rifle

US forces are seen using an early model of the Browning Automatic Rifle.

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Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06
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Lt. Hartman (George Segal) checks out an early model Browning Automatic Rifle.
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A US soldier fires his early model Browning Automatic Rifle.

ZB26

German soldiers are seen firing ZB26 light machine guns from a defensive position.

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ZB26 light machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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German soldiers firing their ZB26 light machine guns from a defensive position.

MG42

German forces are also seen with the MG42 machine gun.

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MG42 with bipod extended - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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German soldiers firing the MG42 from a window.

MG34

German forces are also seen with the MG34 machine gun.

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MG34 machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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German soldiers firing the MG34 from "Flak 88" position.

Submachine Guns

M1928A1 Thompson

The M1928A1 Thompson is seen in the hands of Corporal Grebs (Bo Hopkins) and other US soldiers.

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M1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP
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Corporal Grebs (Bo Hopkins) holding his Thompson.
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On the left, note the three magazines taped together on the Thompson carried by Private Slavek (Steve Sabor).
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A US soldier firing his Thompson.
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A Thompson is held by Private Slavek (Steve Sabor).

MP40

German troops are armed with the MP40. Sergeant Angelo (Ben Gazzara) also carries a captured MP40 throughout the film.

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MP40 - 9x19mm
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Sergeant Angelo (Ben Gazzara) holding his captured MP40.
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A Hitler Youth member holding his MP40.

Handguns

Walther P38

A Walther P38 is carried by German officers, including Major Paul Kreuger (Robert Vaughn).

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Walther P38 - 9x19mm
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Major Paul Kreuger (Robert Vaughn) fires his Walther P38 pistol.

Colt M1911A1

Major Barnes (Bradford Dillman) is seen with a holstered Colt M1911A1 pistol.

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Colt M1911A1 pistol - .45 ACP
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Major Barnes (Bradford Dillman) carrying a holstered M1911A1.

Luger P08

Sergeant Angelo (Ben Gazzara) is seen carrying a captured Luger P08 pistol in his holster.

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Luger P08 pistol - 9x19mm
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Sergeant Angelo (Ben Gazzara) carrying a captured Luger P08 pistol in his holster.

Others

LP-42 Flare Pistol

Lieutenant Zimring (Vit Olmer) is seen removing a LP-42 Flare Pistol.

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LP-42 Flare Pistol - 26.65mm
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Zimring removing a LP-42 Flare Pistol.

Panzerfaust

German forces are seen using the Panzerfaust anti-tank shell.

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Panzerfaust - 44mm with 149mm warhead
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A German soldier fires the Panzerfaust from a window.

M2 Mortar

US forces are seen using the M2 Mortar.

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M2 Mortar - 60mm
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US soldiers fires the M2 Mortar.

85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)

Soviet 85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K) AA-guns are used by German soldiers standing in for 88mm Flaks.

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85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K) - 85×629mm R
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2 Inch M3 Smoke Mortar

The M24 Chaffee tank is equipped with 2-inch M3 smoke mortar, mounted on the left of the 75mm main gun. This weapon is identical with the British Bomb Thrower, 2 inch, Mk I smoke mortar.

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Bomb Thrower, 2 inch, Mk I (UK) / 2 inch M3 Mortar (US) - 50.8mm smoke bomb
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The muzzle of M3 smoke mortar is seen on the left of the 75mm main gun.