 FACT: As the first British paratroopers are assembling, there are  wide angle shots of activity. Most of the paratroopers are carrying  the correct rifles, machine pistols or other weapons, but a few can  be spotted carrying American M1 Garand rifles that were rarely used  by British or Commonwealth forces. Later in the movie, as the tide  turns and the British paratroopers have surrendered, German soldiers  crossing a small foot bridge to the British command post can be  briefly seen carrying M1s as well.