Authenticity


Having just watched this movie for the first time in about 30 years, I was expecting a typically 1950's/60's Hollywood approach to a war movie. However I must admit I was pleasantly surprised to find that the uniforms and equipment used were exceptional for a movie from that era. Set in 1944, the German's are carrying the usual K98 rifles, but also MP44 assault rifles and MG42 machine guns. I also expected the obligatory VW Kubelwagen (and was not disappointed), but the sight of a VW Schwimmwagen later in the movie really was a pleasant surprise.

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