Everything Wrong with the Sniper Rifles in "Enemy at the Gates”
Forgotten Weapons・2 minutes read
The film "Enemy at the Gates" focuses on historical accuracy of small arms, with discrepancies in rifles used by Vasily Zaitsev and Major König, as well as other minor inaccuracies noted. Despite some errors, the filmmakers demonstrated attention to detail in portraying small arms accurately, inviting viewers to analyze the film for any additional discrepancies.
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- The movie "Enemy at the Gates" set in Stalingrad during World War Two in fall of 1942, focuses on historical accuracy of small arms, particularly the sniper rifles of Vasily Zaitsev and Major König.
- Despite some inaccuracies, the filmmakers of "Enemy at the Gates" show attention to detail in small arms, with most rifles portrayed accurately, although some extras are seen with Finnish Mosin-Nagant rifles, which is unlikely to be historically accurate.
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Recent questions
What is the setting of "Enemy at the Gates"?
Stalingrad during World War Two in fall of 1942.
What is the focus of the movie poster?
Historical accuracy of small arms in the film.
Who are the primary focus of the sniper rifles?
Vasily Zaitsev and Major König.
What is the inaccuracy with Zaitsev's rifle?
Depicted as a 91/30 PU instead of a 91/30 PEM.
How are the filmmakers commended despite inaccuracies?
Attention to detail in small arms despite minor discrepancies.
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