Heartbreak Ridge - Revision history

Spartan198: Okay, my mistake, they actually are. But it's still more descriptive this way.

2021-05-05T03:11:43Z

Okay, my mistake, they actually are. But it's still more descriptive this way.

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	[[Image:Clintheartbreak.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''[[Heartbreak Ridge]] (1986)'']]		[[Image:Clintheartbreak.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''[[Heartbreak Ridge]] (1986)'']]

	'''''Heartbreak Ridge''''' is a 1986 military drama directed by and starring [[Clint Eastwood]] as Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Highway, a veteran Marine Corps NCO and Medal of Honor recipient nearing retirement who is assigned to put an unmotivated platoon from the 2nd Marine Division's 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion into fighting shape while dealing with a by-the-books commanding officer. The film's title refers to a battle that occurred during the Korean War (which actually was a US Army engagement, as is explained in the film that Highway first served in the Army and joined the Corps after Korea).		'''''Heartbreak Ridge''''' is a 1986 military drama directed by and starring [[Clint Eastwood]] as Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Highway, a veteran Marine Corps NCO and Medal of Honor recipient nearing retirement who is assigned to put an unmotivated Force Recon platoon from the 2nd Marine Division's 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion into fighting shape while dealing with a by-the-books commanding officer. The film's title refers to a battle that occurred during the Korean War (which actually was a US Army engagement, as is explained in the film that Highway first served in the Army and joined the Corps after Korea).

	{{Film Title}}		{{Film Title}}

Spartan198 at 02:59, 5 May 2021

2021-05-05T02:59:20Z

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	[[Image:Clintheartbreak.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''[[Heartbreak Ridge]] (1986)'']]		[[Image:Clintheartbreak.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''[[Heartbreak Ridge]] (1986)'']]

	'''''Heartbreak Ridge''''' is a 1986 military drama directed by and starring [[Clint Eastwood]] as Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Highway, a veteran Marine Corps NCO and Medal of Honor recipient nearing retirement who is assigned to put an unmotivated platoon from the 2nd Marine Division's 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion into fighting shape while dealing with a by-the ~~book~~ commanding officer. The film's title refers to a battle that occurred during the Korean War (which actually was a US Army engagement, as is explained in the film that Highway first served in the Army and joined the Corps after Korea).		'''''Heartbreak Ridge''''' is a 1986 military drama directed by and starring [[Clint Eastwood]] as Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Highway, a veteran Marine Corps NCO and Medal of Honor recipient nearing retirement who is assigned to put an unmotivated platoon from the 2nd Marine Division's 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion into fighting shape while dealing with a by-the-books commanding officer. The film's title refers to a battle that occurred during the Korean War (which actually was a US Army engagement, as is explained in the film that Highway first served in the Army and joined the Corps after Korea).

	{{Film Title}}		{{Film Title}}

Spartan198: The platoon in this movie isn't Force Recon.

2021-05-05T02:58:48Z

The platoon in this movie isn't Force Recon.

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	[[Image:Clintheartbreak.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''[[Heartbreak Ridge]] (1986)'']]		[[Image:Clintheartbreak.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''[[Heartbreak Ridge]] (1986)'']]

	'''''Heartbreak Ridge''''' is a 1986 military drama directed by and starring [[Clint Eastwood]] as Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Highway, a veteran Marine Corps NCO and Medal of Honor recipient nearing retirement who is assigned to put an unmotivated ~~Force Recon~~ platoon ~~back~~ into fighting shape while dealing with a by-the book commanding officer. The film's title refers to a battle that occurred during the Korean War (which actually was a US Army engagement, as is explained in the film that Highway joined the Corps after Korea).		'''''Heartbreak Ridge''''' is a 1986 military drama directed by and starring [[Clint Eastwood]] as Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Highway, a veteran Marine Corps NCO and Medal of Honor recipient nearing retirement who is assigned to put an unmotivated platoon from the 2nd Marine Division's 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion into fighting shape while dealing with a by-the book commanding officer. The film's title refers to a battle that occurred during the Korean War (which actually was a US Army engagement, as is explained in the film that Highway first served in the Army and joined the Corps after Korea).

	{{Film Title}}		{{Film Title}}

StanTheMan: /* AR15/SP1 with M203 Grenade Launcher mockup */

2019-03-18T17:47:24Z

AR15/SP1 with M203 Grenade Launcher mockup

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	==AR15/SP1 with M203 Grenade Launcher mockup==		==AR15/SP1 with M203 Grenade Launcher mockup==
	One of the Marines has an AR-15/SP1 (or possible M16) fitted with an underslung [[~~Cobray 37mm Launcher\|~~Fake M203 Grenade Launcher]] made to take the place of the M203 40mm launcher. Upon close inspection, this is one of the first 'fake' M203 launchers that were made by Special ~~Effect~~ Unlimited, Ltd and later used by Stembridge Guns and other Hollywood Rental houses. It is not a Cobray/SWD or any other commercially available 37mm Flare Launcher. The entire launcher was custom fabricated out of Aluminum and designed to fire a special pyrotechnic charge. It is the same 'fake M203' used by [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] in the movie ''[[Predator]]''. The visual differences between this custom M203 versus the 37mm Flare Launchers is:		One of the Marines has an AR-15/SP1 (or possible M16) fitted with an underslung [[Fake M203 Grenade Launcher]] made to take the place of the M203 40mm launcher. Upon close inspection, this is one of the first 'fake' M203 launchers that were made by Special Effects Unlimited, Ltd and later used by Stembridge Guns and other Hollywood Rental houses. It is not a [[Cobray 37mm Launcher\|Cobray/SWD]] or any other commercially available 37mm Flare Launcher. The entire launcher was custom fabricated out of Aluminum and designed to fire a special pyrotechnic charge. It is the same 'fake M203' used by [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] in the movie ''[[Predator]]''. The visual differences between this custom M203 versus the 37mm Flare Launchers is:
	:''1) Larger receiver with no cocking handle or safety.''		:''1) Larger receiver with no cocking handle or safety.''
	:''2) There is a lever on the left side which opens the barrel for loading, both the 37mm & Real M203 unlock the barrel with a lever near the top of the mounting block.''		:''2) There is a lever on the left side which opens the barrel for loading, both the 37mm & Real M203 unlock the barrel with a lever near the top of the mounting block.''

StanTheMan: /* M16A1 */

2016-08-07T17:49:17Z

M16A1

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	[[Image:HRM16A1-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Lance Corporal Fragatti ([[Vincent Irizarry]]) empties a mag from his M16A1 into a skeleton model from a classroom in Grenada.]]		[[Image:HRM16A1-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Lance Corporal Fragatti ([[Vincent Irizarry]]) empties a mag from his M16A1 into a skeleton model from a classroom in Grenada.]]
	[[Image:HRM16A1-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Cpl. "Stitch" Jones now armed with an M16A1 in Grenada. This rifle is fitted with an SP1 lower as noted by the lack of magazine fence and the screw head receiver pivot pin.]]		[[Image:HRM16A1-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Cpl. "Stitch" Jones now armed with an M16A1 in Grenada. This rifle is fitted with an SP1 lower as noted by the lack of magazine fence and the screw head receiver pivot pin.]]
	[[Image:HRM16A1-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|1stLt. Ring is seen using an M16A1 after taking the hill, a possible continuity error, since he was using an AR-15/SP1 rifle earlier.]]		[[Image:HRM16A1-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|1stLt. Ring is seen using an M16A1 after taking the hill, a possible continuity error, since he was using an AR-15/SP1 rifle earlier. This rifle also appears to have an SP1 lower receiver.]]

	==AR15/SP1 with M203 Grenade Launcher mockup==		==AR15/SP1 with M203 Grenade Launcher mockup==

Ben41 at 11:41, 7 August 2016

2016-08-07T11:41:52Z

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	[[Image:Clintheartbreak.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''[[Heartbreak Ridge]] (1986)'']]		[[Image:Clintheartbreak.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''[[Heartbreak Ridge]] (1986)'']]

	'''''Heartbreak Ridge''''' is a 1986 military drama directed by and starring [[Clint Eastwood]] as Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Highway, a veteran Marine nearing retirement who is assigned to put an unmotivated Force Recon platoon back into fighting shape while dealing with a by-the book commanding officer. The film's title refers to a battle that occurred during the Korean War (which actually was a US Army engagement, as is explained in the film that Highway joined the Corps after Korea).		'''''Heartbreak Ridge''''' is a 1986 military drama directed by and starring [[Clint Eastwood]] as Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Highway, a veteran Marine Corps NCO and Medal of Honor recipient nearing retirement who is assigned to put an unmotivated Force Recon platoon back into fighting shape while dealing with a by-the book commanding officer. The film's title refers to a battle that occurred during the Korean War (which actually was a US Army engagement, as is explained in the film that Highway joined the Corps after Korea).

	{{Film Title}}		{{Film Title}}

StanTheMan: Undo revision 974931 by Mandolin (talk) (Don't think that's on you to decide without at least a discussion first)

2015-11-01T02:41:24Z

Undo revision 974931 by Mandolin (talk) (Don't think that's on you to decide without at least a discussion first)

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	==AR15/SP1 with M203 Grenade Launcher mockup==		==AR15/SP1 with M203 Grenade Launcher mockup==
	One of the Marines has an AR-15/SP1 (or possible M16) fitted with an underslung [[Cobray 37mm Launcher\|Fake M203 Grenade Launcher]] made to take the place of the M203 40mm launcher. Upon close inspection, this is one of the first 'fake' M203 launchers that were made by Special Effect Unlimited, Ltd and later used by Stembridge Guns and other Hollywood Rental houses.		One of the Marines has an AR-15/SP1 (or possible M16) fitted with an underslung [[Cobray 37mm Launcher\|Fake M203 Grenade Launcher]] made to take the place of the M203 40mm launcher. Upon close inspection, this is one of the first 'fake' M203 launchers that were made by Special Effect Unlimited, Ltd and later used by Stembridge Guns and other Hollywood Rental houses. It is not a Cobray/SWD or any other commercially available 37mm Flare Launcher. The entire launcher was custom fabricated out of Aluminum and designed to fire a special pyrotechnic charge. It is the same 'fake M203' used by [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] in the movie ''[[Predator]]''. The visual differences between this custom M203 versus the 37mm Flare Launchers is:
			:''1) Larger receiver with no cocking handle or safety.''
			:''2) There is a lever on the left side which opens the barrel for loading, both the 37mm & Real M203 unlock the barrel with a lever near the top of the mounting block.''
			:''3) The Trigger guard is larger and more square with no second safety trigger.
			:''4) The 'ribbed' foregrip of the M203 & the Cobray 37mm Launchers utilize the real plastic sleeves used by Colt, this one has the 'ribbing' actually molded into the metal of the barrel. It's one entire piece, painted black and noticeable 'smoother' with the ribs spread farther apart. If you see wear and tear on the ribbed foregrip and there is metal underneath the paint, it's one of these fake M203s. The real or 37mm versions are plastic.''
			:''5) This is actually an 39mm tube not the smaller 37mm diameter flare launchers. But it is still not subject to the same restrictions as the M203 because of it's custom design. It can't take any standard breach load munitions of any kind and it's a smooth bore barrel.''
			:''6) The Barrel is slightly longer than both the standard M203 and Cobray CM203 (though all types have offered 'long barreled versions' for sale).
	[[Image:M16M203PredatorCombo.jpg‎ \|thumb\|none\|500px\|Screen used Faux M203 39mm launcher attached to an M16/SP1 rifle. Note that the film used multiple rifle/launcher combos, and the wear on the launcher actually changes from shot to shot, indicating that the actor is using the backup rifle/launcher combo for that particular shot.]]		[[Image:M16M203PredatorCombo.jpg‎ \|thumb\|none\|500px\|Screen used Faux M203 39mm launcher attached to an M16/SP1 rifle. Note that the film used multiple rifle/launcher combos, and the wear on the launcher actually changes from shot to shot, indicating that the actor is using the backup rifle/launcher combo for that particular shot.]]
	[[Image:HRM203-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Corporal Collins ([[Rodney Hill]]) fires his [[Cobray 37mm Launcher\|Fake M203 Grenade Launcher]] at Cubans in Grenada.]]		[[Image:HRM203-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Corporal Collins ([[Rodney Hill]]) fires his [[Cobray 37mm Launcher\|Fake M203 Grenade Launcher]] at Cubans in Grenada.]]

Mandolin: /* AR15/SP1 with M203 Grenade Launcher mockup */ We don't need the whole giant info dump

2015-11-01T01:36:07Z

AR15/SP1 with M203 Grenade Launcher mockup: We don't need the whole giant info dump

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	==AR15/SP1 with M203 Grenade Launcher mockup==		==AR15/SP1 with M203 Grenade Launcher mockup==
	One of the Marines has an AR-15/SP1 (or possible M16) fitted with an underslung [[Cobray 37mm Launcher\|Fake M203 Grenade Launcher]] made to take the place of the M203 40mm launcher. Upon close inspection, this is one of the first 'fake' M203 launchers that were made by Special Effect Unlimited, Ltd and later used by Stembridge Guns and other Hollywood Rental houses. It is not a Cobray/SWD or any other commercially available 37mm Flare Launcher. The entire launcher was custom fabricated out of Aluminum and designed to fire a special pyrotechnic charge. It is the same 'fake M203' used by [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] in the movie ''[[Predator]]''. The visual differences between this custom M203 versus the 37mm Flare Launchers is:		One of the Marines has an AR-15/SP1 (or possible M16) fitted with an underslung [[Cobray 37mm Launcher\|Fake M203 Grenade Launcher]] made to take the place of the M203 40mm launcher. Upon close inspection, this is one of the first 'fake' M203 launchers that were made by Special Effect Unlimited, Ltd and later used by Stembridge Guns and other Hollywood Rental houses.
	~~:''1) Larger receiver with no cocking handle or safety.''~~
	~~:''2) There is a lever on the left side which opens the barrel for loading, both the 37mm & Real M203 unlock the barrel with a lever near the top of the mounting block.''~~
	~~:''3) The Trigger guard is larger and more square with no second safety trigger.~~
	:''4) The 'ribbed' foregrip of the M203 & the Cobray 37mm Launchers utilize the real plastic sleeves used by Colt, this one has the 'ribbing' actually molded into the metal of the barrel. It's one entire piece, painted black and noticeable 'smoother' with the ribs spread farther apart. If you see wear and tear on the ribbed foregrip and there is metal underneath the paint, it's one of these fake M203s. The real or 37mm versions are plastic.''
	:''5) This is actually an 39mm tube not the smaller 37mm diameter flare launchers. But it is still not subject to the same restrictions as the M203 because of it's custom design. It can't take any standard breach load munitions of any kind and it's a smooth bore barrel.''
	~~:''6) The Barrel is slightly longer than both the standard M203 and Cobray CM203 (though all types have offered 'long barreled versions' for sale)~~.
	[[Image:M16M203PredatorCombo.jpg‎ \|thumb\|none\|500px\|Screen used Faux M203 39mm launcher attached to an M16/SP1 rifle. Note that the film used multiple rifle/launcher combos, and the wear on the launcher actually changes from shot to shot, indicating that the actor is using the backup rifle/launcher combo for that particular shot.]]		[[Image:M16M203PredatorCombo.jpg‎ \|thumb\|none\|500px\|Screen used Faux M203 39mm launcher attached to an M16/SP1 rifle. Note that the film used multiple rifle/launcher combos, and the wear on the launcher actually changes from shot to shot, indicating that the actor is using the backup rifle/launcher combo for that particular shot.]]
	[[Image:HRM203-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Corporal Collins ([[Rodney Hill]]) fires his [[Cobray 37mm Launcher\|Fake M203 Grenade Launcher]] at Cubans in Grenada.]]		[[Image:HRM203-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Corporal Collins ([[Rodney Hill]]) fires his [[Cobray 37mm Launcher\|Fake M203 Grenade Launcher]] at Cubans in Grenada.]]

Evil Tim: /* M85 Heavy Machine Gun */

2015-05-22T02:27:42Z

M85 Heavy Machine Gun

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	==M85 Heavy Machine Gun==		==M85 Heavy Machine Gun==
	~~Assault Amphibious Vehicles~~ used in the film appear to have [[M85 heavy machine gun]]s mounted in the turret.		LTVP-7s used in the film appear to have [[M85 heavy machine gun]]s mounted in the turret.
	[[File:M85hmg.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|M85 Heavy Machine Gun - 12.7x99mm NATO (.50 BMG)]]		[[File:M85hmg.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|M85 Heavy Machine Gun - 12.7x99mm NATO (.50 BMG)]]
	[[Image:HeartbreakR_110.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|An ~~AAV~~ armed with an M85 heavy machine gun, notable by the conical muzzle brake.]]		[[Image:HeartbreakR_110.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|An LVTP armed with an M85 heavy machine gun, notable by the conical muzzle brake.]]

	=Other=		=Other=

Orca1 9904: /* Browning M2HB */

2014-03-23T23:25:03Z

Browning M2HB

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	[[Image:HeartbreakR_116.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The [[M134 Minigun]] is seen mounted on a Marine gunship that engages the Cuban troops.]]		[[Image:HeartbreakR_116.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The [[M134 Minigun]] is seen mounted on a Marine gunship that engages the Cuban troops.]]

	==~~Browning M2HB~~==		==M85 Heavy Machine Gun==
	Assault Amphibious Vehicles used in the film appear to have [[~~Browning M2HB~~]] ~~machine guns~~ mounted in the ~~above~~ turret.		Assault Amphibious Vehicles used in the film appear to have [[M85 heavy machine gun]]s mounted in the turret.
	[[File:~~BrowningM2HB~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|~~Browning M2HB~~ - 12.7x99mm NATO (.50 BMG)]]		[[File:M85hmg.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|M85 Heavy Machine Gun - 12.7x99mm NATO (.50 BMG)]]
	[[Image:HeartbreakR_110.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|~~AAVs~~ armed with ~~M2HBs~~.]]		[[Image:HeartbreakR_110.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|An AAV armed with an M85 heavy machine gun, notable by the conical muzzle brake.]]

	=Other=		=Other=