American Weapons:
* Infantry:
* M1 Garand Rifle: The primary rifle used by the American paratroopers, known for its distinctive "ping" sound when the clip is ejected.
* M1 Carbine: A lighter, shorter rifle used by officers and support personnel.
* Thompson Submachine Gun: A powerful and iconic submachine gun, known as the "Tommy Gun," used for close combat.
* M1911 Pistol: The standard sidearm for American soldiers.
* M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR): A heavy, powerful automatic rifle used as squad support.
* M3 "Grease Gun" Submachine Gun: A compact and effective submachine gun used by the paratroopers.
* M20 Super Bazooka: A rocket launcher used to destroy enemy tanks and fortified positions.
* Tanks:
* M4 Sherman Tank: The primary tank used by the Americans, known for its firepower and reliability.
* Artillery:
* 105mm Howitzer: A medium-sized artillery piece used to support infantry and attack enemy positions.
* 4.2 inch Mortar: A highly mobile mortar used for close-range bombardment.
German Weapons:
* Infantry:
* Kar98k Rifle: The standard German bolt-action rifle, known for its accuracy.
* MP40 Submachine Gun: A reliable submachine gun used by German soldiers.
* Luger P08 Pistol: A powerful pistol used by German officers and some enlisted personnel.
* MG34 Machine Gun: A versatile machine gun used by the Germans in both defensive and offensive roles.
* MG42 Machine Gun: A high-rate-of-fire machine gun, known for its distinctive sound, used for heavy firepower.
* Tanks:
* Panzer IV Tank: A formidable German tank, known for its armor and firepower.
* Panzer V Panther Tank: A more powerful and advanced German tank, introduced later in the war.
* Artillery:
* 88mm Flak Gun: A highly versatile anti-aircraft gun, also used effectively as an anti-tank weapon.
* Mortars: The Germans used various types of mortars, including the 50mm and 81mm models.
Other Weapons:
* Grenades: Both American and German soldiers used various types of grenades, including hand grenades and rifle grenades.
* Flamethrowers: The Germans used flamethrowers in close combat, especially against fortified positions.
This is not an exhaustive list, but it covers the most prominent weapons used in the movie. The accuracy of the weaponry depicted in the film is generally good, although there are some minor inaccuracies, such as the use of M1 Carbines by paratroopers in the opening scene.
The realism of the weapons and their use contribute significantly to the intensity and authenticity of the film's battle sequences.