Go for Broke! - Revision history

Pustelga7 at 07:46, 23 September 2022

2022-09-23T07:46:29Z

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	==M55 Reising Submachine Gun==		==M55 Reising Submachine Gun==
	A [[M55 Reising Submachine Gun]] is mocked up as an [[MP40]] in one scene.		A [[M55 Reising Submachine Gun]] is mocked up as an [[MP40]] in one scene.
	[[File:~~20665 1800 1 lg~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Reising M55 (folding stock variant)]]		[[File:Reising M55 SMG.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Reising M55 (folding stock variant)]]
	[[Image:MP40Side.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]]		[[Image:MP40Side.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]]
	[[Image:GfB_MP40_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A German officer fires his MP40 mock-up. ]]		[[Image:GfB_MP40_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A German officer fires his MP40 mock-up. ]]

LJ: various edits

2019-10-15T19:42:50Z

various edits

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	[[Image:M1_Garand.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]]		[[Image:M1_Garand.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]]
	[[Image:GfB_M1G_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The men of the 442nd parade with their M1 Garands.]]		[[Image:GfB_M1G_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The men of the 442nd parade with their M1 Garands.]]
	[[Image:GfB_M1G_02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Tommy ([[Henry Nakamura]]) gets the all-clear while covering Sam ([[Lane Nakano]]) and Masami (Harry Hamada).]]		[[Image:GfB_M1G_02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Tommy ([[Henry Nakamura]]) gets the all-clear while covering Sam ([[Lane Nakano]]) and Masami ([[Harry Hamada]]).]]
	[[Image:GfB_M1G_03.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sam (right) and Masami clear the German OP.]]		[[Image:GfB_M1G_03.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sam (right) and Masami clear the German OP.]]
	[[Image:GfB_M1G_04.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|T/Sgt Culley ([[Don Haggerty]]) with his M1 Garand.]]		[[Image:GfB_M1G_04.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|T/Sgt Culley ([[Don Haggerty]]) with his M1 Garand.]]
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	==M1 Carbine==		==M1 Carbine==
	[[M1 Carbine]]s are issued to officers like 2LT Grayson ([[Van Johnson]]) and Captain Solari ([[Dan Riss]]). SSG Ohhara (Henry Oyasato) gets one as well when he receives a field commission.		[[M1 Carbine]]s are issued to officers like 2LT Grayson ([[Van Johnson]]) and Captain Solari ([[Dan Riss]]). SSG Ohhara ([[Henry Oyasato]]) gets one as well when he receives a field commission.
	[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|World War II Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - .30 Carbine - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]]		[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|World War II Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - .30 Carbine - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]]
	[[Image:GfB_M1C_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Captain Solari's M1 Carbine can be seen leaning on the wall.]]		[[Image:GfB_M1C_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Captain Solari's M1 Carbine can be seen leaning on the wall.]]
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	==Luger P08==		==Luger P08==
	Tommy ([[Henry Nakamura]]) takes a [[Luger P08]] as a war trophy after he, Sam ([[Lane Nakano]]) and Masami (Harry Hamada) take out a German observation post.		Tommy ([[Henry Nakamura]]) takes a [[Luger P08]] as a war trophy after he, Sam ([[Lane Nakano]]) and Masami ([[Harry Hamada]]) take out a German observation post.
	[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]]		[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]]
	[[Image:GfB_P08_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Tommy proudly shows off his captured Luger.]]		[[Image:GfB_P08_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Tommy proudly shows off his captured Luger.]]
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	=Other=		=Other=
	An American M24 Chaffee helps the 442nd clear the way to the Lost Battalion.		An American M24 Chaffee helps the 442nd clear the way to the Lost Battalion.
	[[Image:GfB_M24_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]		[[Image:GfB_M24_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Light Tank, M24 with 7.5cm M6 main gun.]]

	[[Category: Movie]]		[[Category: Movie]]
	[[Category: War]]		[[Category: War]]
	[[Category: B&W]]		[[Category: B&W]]

Ominae: /* MG42 */

2014-02-16T11:54:49Z

MG42

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	==MG42==		==MG42==
	Germans are seen using [[MG42]]s. Sam captures one and forces the remaining Germans to surrender.		Germans are seen using [[MG42]]s. Sam captures one and forces the remaining Germans to surrender.
	[[~~Image~~:MG42.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG42 ~~Machine Gun~~ - 7.~~92x57mm~~ Mauser]]		[[File:MG42 Left.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG42 with sling and bipod collapsed - 7.92mm Mauser]]
	[[Image:GfB_MG42_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The Germans defend against the charging 442nd.]]		[[Image:GfB_MG42_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The Germans defend against the charging 442nd.]]
	[[Image:GfB_MG42_02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sam with the captured MG42. 2LT Grayson is seen to his right with an M1 Carbine, while Frank (Akira Fukunaga) assists.]]		[[Image:GfB_MG42_02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sam with the captured MG42. 2LT Grayson is seen to his right with an M1 Carbine, while Frank (Akira Fukunaga) assists.]]

Foofbun: /* M55 Reising Submachine Gun */

2013-06-06T08:30:46Z

M55 Reising Submachine Gun

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	==M55 Reising Submachine Gun==		==M55 Reising Submachine Gun==
	A ~~mocked up~~ [[M55 Reising Submachine Gun]] is mocked up as an [[MP40]] in one scene.		A [[M55 Reising Submachine Gun]] is mocked up as an [[MP40]] in one scene.
	[[File:20665 1800 1 lg.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Reising M55 (folding stock variant)]]		[[File:20665 1800 1 lg.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Reising M55 (folding stock variant)]]
	[[Image:MP40Side.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]]		[[Image:MP40Side.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]]

Ben41 at 20:28, 18 March 2013

2013-03-18T20:28:01Z

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	[[Image:GfB_poster.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''Go for Broke!'' (1951)]]		[[Image:GfB_poster.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''Go for Broke!'' (1951)]]

	'''''Go for Broke!''''' is a 1951 war movie written and directed by Robert Pirosh (''[[Battleground]]'') starring [[Van Johnson]] ~~about~~ the exploits of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and to a lesser ~~extend~~, the 100th Infantry Battalion, which were both composed of Japanese-Americans in World War II. The title refers to the motto of the 442nd, of which many of the actors were veterans of, with the notable exception of [[Henry Nakamura]]. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Story and Screenplay, but lost to eventual Best Picture winner ''An American in Paris.'' MGM failed to extend its copyright after 28 years, so the film is now in the public domain.		'''''Go for Broke!''''' is a 1951 war movie written and directed by Robert Pirosh (''[[Battleground]]'') starring [[Van Johnson]]. The film focuses on the exploits of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and to a lesser extent, the 100th Infantry Battalion, which were both composed of Japanese-Americans in World War II. The 442nd would become one of the most decorated units in the United States Army, with twenty-one members being awarded the Medal of Honor. The title refers to the motto of the 442nd, of which many of the actors were veterans of, with the notable exception of [[Henry Nakamura]]. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Story and Screenplay, but lost to eventual Best Picture winner ''An American in Paris.'' MGM failed to extend its copyright after 28 years, so the film is now in the public domain.

	'''The following guns were used in the film ''Go for Broke! (1951)'':'''		'''The following guns were used in the film ''Go for Broke! (1951)'':'''
	__TOC__<br clear=all>		__TOC__<br clear=all>

	=~~American~~ Weapons=		=Allied Weapons=
	==M1 Garand==		==M1 Garand==
	Most of the American soldiers in the film carry [[M1 Garand]]s.		Most of the American soldiers in the film carry [[M1 Garand]]s.
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	[[Image:GfB_M1911_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]		[[Image:GfB_M1911_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]

	=~~German~~ Weapons=		=Axis Weapons=
	==MP40==		==MP40==
	Some Germans are seen using [[MP40]]s.		Some Germans are seen using [[MP40]]s.

Foofbun: /* Browning M1919A4 */

2013-03-18T20:24:45Z

Browning M1919A4

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	[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06 Springfield]]		[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06 Springfield]]
	[[Image:GfB_M1919_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]		[[Image:GfB_M1919_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]
	[[Image:GfB_M1919_02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|~~SFC~~ Culley tries to get the M1919 working.]]		[[Image:GfB_M1919_02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|T/Sgt Culley tries to get the M1919 working.]]

	==M2 Mortar==		==M2 Mortar==

Foofbun: /* Browning M1919A4 */

2013-03-18T20:21:28Z

Browning M1919A4

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	==Browning M1919A4==		==Browning M1919A4==
	A [[Browning M1919A4]] is seen next to a dead soldier. ~~SFC~~ Culley ([[Don Haggerty]]) tries to make use of it, but can't find any ammunition.		A [[Browning M1919A4]] is seen next to a dead soldier. T/Sgt Culley ([[Don Haggerty]]) tries to make use of it, but can't find any ammunition.
	[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06 Springfield]]		[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06 Springfield]]
	[[Image:GfB_M1919_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]		[[Image:GfB_M1919_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]

Foofbun: /* M1 Garand */ SFC didn't exist way back then

2013-03-18T20:20:34Z

M1 Garand: SFC didn't exist way back then

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	[[Image:GfB_M1G_02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Tommy ([[Henry Nakamura]]) gets the all-clear while covering Sam ([[Lane Nakano]]) and Masami (Harry Hamada).]]		[[Image:GfB_M1G_02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Tommy ([[Henry Nakamura]]) gets the all-clear while covering Sam ([[Lane Nakano]]) and Masami (Harry Hamada).]]
	[[Image:GfB_M1G_03.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sam (right) and Masami clear the German OP.]]		[[Image:GfB_M1G_03.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sam (right) and Masami clear the German OP.]]
	[[Image:GfB_M1G_04.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|~~SFC~~ Culley ([[Don Haggerty]]) with his M1 Garand.]]		[[Image:GfB_M1G_04.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|T/Sgt Culley ([[Don Haggerty]]) with his M1 Garand.]]
	[[Image:GfB_M1G_05.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|2LT Grayson fires his M1 Garand.]]		[[Image:GfB_M1G_05.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|2LT Grayson fires his M1 Garand.]]

Funkychinaman at 18:51, 18 March 2013

2013-03-18T18:51:40Z

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	==M55 Reising Submachine Gun==		==M55 Reising Submachine Gun==
	A mocked up [[M55 Reising Submachine Gun]] is mocked up as an [[MP40] in one scene.		A mocked up [[M55 Reising Submachine Gun]] is mocked up as an [[MP40]] in one scene.
	[[File:20665 1800 1 lg.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Reising M55 (folding stock variant)]]		[[File:20665 1800 1 lg.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Reising M55 (folding stock variant)]]
	[[Image:MP40Side.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]]		[[Image:MP40Side.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]]

Funkychinaman at 14:49, 18 March 2013

2013-03-18T14:49:23Z

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	==M55 Reising Submachine Gun==		==M55 Reising Submachine Gun==
	A mocked up M55 is ~~used for the~~ MP40 ~~during this sequence~~		A mocked up [[M55 Reising Submachine Gun]] is mocked up as an [[MP40] in one scene.
	[[File:20665 1800 1 lg.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~500px~~\|Reising M55 (folding stock variant)]]		[[File:20665 1800 1 lg.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Reising M55 (folding stock variant)]]
			[[Image:MP40Side.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]]
	[[Image:GfB_MP40_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A German officer fires his MP40 mock-up. ]]		[[Image:GfB_MP40_01.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|A German officer fires his MP40 mock-up. ]]

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	[[Image:GfB_M1G_02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Tommy ([[Henry Nakamura]]) gets the all-clear while covering Sam ([[Lane Nakano]]) and Masami (Harry Hamada).]]		[[Image:GfB_M1G_02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Tommy ([[Henry Nakamura]]) gets the all-clear while covering Sam ([[Lane Nakano]]) and Masami (Harry Hamada).]]
	[[Image:GfB_M1G_03.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sam (right) and Masami clear the German OP.]]		[[Image:GfB_M1G_03.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Sam (right) and Masami clear the German OP.]]
	[[Image:GfB_M1G_04.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|~~SFC~~ Culley ([[Don Haggerty]]) with his M1 Garand.]]		[[Image:GfB_M1G_04.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|T/Sgt Culley ([[Don Haggerty]]) with his M1 Garand.]]
	[[Image:GfB_M1G_05.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|2LT Grayson fires his M1 Garand.]]		[[Image:GfB_M1G_05.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|2LT Grayson fires his M1 Garand.]]