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	==Gewehr 98==		==Gewehr 98==
	Japanese soldiers are seen using German [[Gewehr 98]]s as stand-ins for [[Arisaka Type 38]] rifles. The film was produced in Spain, so it is likely that Japanese weapons were scarce, but German ones were not.		Japanese soldiers are seen using German [[Gewehr 98]]s as stand-ins for [[Arisaka Type 38]] rifles. The film was produced in Spain, so it is likely that Japanese weapons were scarce, but German ones were not.
	[[Image:~~Mauser g98~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[Image:MauserGewehr1898EarlyModel.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
	[[Image:Arisakat38.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|For comparision: Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mm.]]		[[Image:Arisakat38.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|For comparision: Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mm]]
	[[Image:TRL64 07.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Note the ''Lange-Visier'' rear sight, upper barrel band and "butcher's blade" bayonet, which are all hallmarks of the Gew 98.]]		[[Image:TRL64 07.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Note the ''Lange-Visier'' rear sight, upper barrel band and "butcher's blade" bayonet, which are all hallmarks of the Gew 98.]]

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	==M1911A1==		==M1911A1==
	Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) is seen with a stolen [[M1911A1]] at the film's beginning. Capt. Stone ([[Ray Daley]]) is also seen with the handgun.		Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) is seen with a stolen [[M1911A1]] at the film's beginning. Capt. Stone ([[Ray Daley]]) is also seen with the handgun.
	[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~400px~~\|M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]]		[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]]
	[[Image:TRL64 25.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~400px~~\|Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) is seen with a stolen [[M1911A1]] at the film's beginning. ]]		[[Image:TRL64 25.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) is seen with a stolen [[M1911A1]] at the film's beginning. ]]
	[[Image:TRL64 13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~400px~~\|Capt. Stone ([[Ray Daley]]) is also seen with the handgun.]]		[[Image:TRL64 13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Capt. Stone ([[Ray Daley]]) is also seen with the handgun.]]

	=Rifles=		=Rifles=
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	[[M1 Garand]] is the primary battle rifle used by the men of Charlie Company in the film including Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) and 1st Sgt. Welsh ([[Jack Warden]]).		[[M1 Garand]] is the primary battle rifle used by the men of Charlie Company in the film including Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) and 1st Sgt. Welsh ([[Jack Warden]]).
	[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1 Garand - .30-06.]]		[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1 Garand - .30-06.]]
	[[Image:TRL64 08.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~400px~~\|1st Sgt. Welsh ([[Jack Warden]]) holds an M1 Garand.]]		[[Image:TRL64 08.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|1st Sgt. Welsh ([[Jack Warden]]) holds an M1 Garand.]]
	[[Image:TRL64 09.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~400px~~\|[[M1 Garand]] is used by the men of Charlie Company in the film including Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) on the left.]]		[[Image:TRL64 09.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|[[M1 Garand]] is used by the men of Charlie Company in the film including Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) on the left.]]

	==Gewehr 98==		==Gewehr 98==
	Japanese soldiers are seen using German [[Gewehr 98]]s as stand-ins for [[~~Arisaka Rifle\|~~Arisaka Type 38]] rifles. The film was produced in Spain, so it is likely that Japanese weapons were scarce, but German ones were not.		Japanese soldiers are seen using German [[Gewehr 98]]s as stand-ins for [[Arisaka Type 38]] rifles. The film was produced in Spain, so it is likely that Japanese weapons were scarce, but German ones were not.
	~~[[Image:Arisakat38.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mm.]]~~
	[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
	[[Image:TRL64 07.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~400px~~\|Note the ''Lange-Visier'' rear sight, upper barrel band and "butcher's blade" bayonet, which are all hallmarks of the Gew 98.]]		[[Image:Arisakat38.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|For comparision: Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mm.]]
			[[Image:TRL64 07.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Note the ''Lange-Visier'' rear sight, upper barrel band and "butcher's blade" bayonet, which are all hallmarks of the Gew 98.]]

	=Submachine Guns=		=Submachine Guns=
	== MP40 ==		== MP40 ==
	The [[MP40]] is seen used by both American and Japanese forces in the film. The MP40 was primarily seen used by German forces in the European theater of the war and likely was utilized in this film due to its resemblance to the American [[M3 "Grease Gun"]]. In reality, the Japanese didn't use much of any submachine guns, let alone German ones.		The [[MP40]] is seen used by both American and Japanese forces in the film. The MP40 was primarily seen used by German forces in the European theater of the war and likely was utilized in this film due to its resemblance to the American [[M3 "Grease Gun"]]. In reality, the Japanese didn't use much of any submachine guns, let alone German MP40 ones.
	[[Image:MP40.jpg‎\|thumb\|450px\|none\|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]]		[[Image:MP40.jpg‎\|thumb\|450px\|none\|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]]
	[[Image:TRL64 21.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~400px~~\|The MP40 is held by Sgt. Welsh ([[Jack Warden]]). The MP40 was not a primary weapon used by either US forces or the Japanese during the War in the Pacific.]]		[[Image:TRL64 21.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The MP40 is held by Sgt. Welsh ([[Jack Warden]]). The MP40 was not a primary weapon used by either US forces or the Japanese during the War in the Pacific.]]
	[[Image:TRL64 23.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~400px~~\|The MP40 is held by Pvt. Doll. The weapon was likely used due to its availability and that it bears a small resemblance to the American [[M3 "Grease Gun"]].]]		[[Image:TRL64 23.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|The MP40 is held by Pvt. Doll. The weapon was likely used due to its availability and that it bears a small resemblance to the American [[M3 "Grease Gun"]].]]

	=Machine Guns=		=Machine Guns=
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	The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is also used by American forces during the battle.		The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is also used by American forces during the battle.
	[[Image:BAR.jpg‎\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Browning Automatic Rifle]]		[[Image:BAR.jpg‎\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Browning Automatic Rifle]]
	[[Image:TRL64 15.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~400px~~\|]]		[[Image:TRL64 15.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]

	==M1919A4 Machine Gun==		==M1919A4 Machine Gun==
	The [[Browning M1919A4]] .30 caliber machine gun is used by both American and Japanese forces.		The [[Browning M1919A4]] .30 caliber machine gun is used by both American and Japanese forces.
	[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg‎\|thumb\|~~500px~~\|none\|M1919A4 Machine Gun - .30-06]]		[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg‎\|thumb\|400px\|none\|M1919A4 Machine Gun - .30-06]]
	[[Image:TRL64 02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~400px~~\|]]		[[Image:TRL64 02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|]]

	==Madsen Machine Gun==		==Madsen Machine Gun==
	Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]]. ~~The~~ use of this ~~anachronistic~~ machine gun was likely due to its resemblance to the Japanese [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]].		Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]]. A certain number of Madsens ended up in the hands of the Japanese army, but the use of this machine gun was likely due to its resemblance to the Japanese [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]].
	[[Image:MadsenGun1.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Portuguese Madsen machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[Image:MadsenGun1.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Portuguese Madsen machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
	[[Image:TRL64 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~400px~~\|Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]] which is substituting for the Japanese Type 99 in the film.]]		[[Image:TRL64 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]] which is substituting for the Japanese Type 99 in the film.]]

	=Explosives=		=Explosives=
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	Several US soldiers including Welsh and Doll are seen using [[Mk 2 hand grenade\|MK II Hand Grenades]] when the Japanese stage a surprise attack on the American position.		Several US soldiers including Welsh and Doll are seen using [[Mk 2 hand grenade\|MK II Hand Grenades]] when the Japanese stage a surprise attack on the American position.
	[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg\|thumb\|none\|200px\|MK II hand grenade.]]		[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg\|thumb\|none\|200px\|MK II hand grenade.]]
	[[Image:TRL64 22.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~400px~~\|[[Kieron Moore]] with grenade]]		[[Image:TRL64 22.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|[[Kieron Moore]] with grenade]]

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	==Madsen Machine Gun==		==Madsen Machine Gun==
	Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]]. The use of this anachronistic machine gun was likely due to its resemblance to the Japanese [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]].		Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]]. The use of this anachronistic machine gun was likely due to its resemblance to the Japanese [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]].
	[[Image:MadsenGun1.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Madsen machine gun - .~~303 British~~]]		[[Image:MadsenGun1.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Portuguese Madsen machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
	[[Image:TRL64 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]] which is substituting for the Japanese Type 99 in the film.]]		[[Image:TRL64 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]] which is substituting for the Japanese Type 99 in the film.]]

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	[[Image:TRL64.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''The Thin Red Line (1964)'']]		[[Image:TRL64.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''The Thin Red Line (1964)'']]
	'''''The Thin Red Line''''' is a 1964 WWII film which was the first feature film adaptation of the James Jones novel of the same name. The film focuses on the men of Charlie Company during the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Pacific. Many characters and situations from this film were also included in director Terrence Malick's [[Thin Red Line, The\|1998 adaptation of the novel]]. The film was shot in Spain, which explains why not a single Japanese weapon was featured despite taking place in the Pacific Theater.		'''''The Thin Red Line''''' is a 1964 WWII film which was the first feature film adaptation of the James Jones novel of the same name. The film focuses on the men of Charlie Company during the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Pacific. Many characters and situations from this film were also included in director Terrence Malick's [[Thin Red Line, The\|1998 adaptation of the novel]]. The film was shot in Spain, which explains why not a single Japanese weapon was featured despite taking place in the Pacific Theater. The film's title derives a quote from Jones's book which reads, "they discover the thin red line that divides the sane from the mad... and the living from the dead..."

	'''The following weapons were used in the 1964 film ''The Thin Red Line'':'''		'''The following weapons were used in the 1964 film ''The Thin Red Line'':'''

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Madsen Machine Gun

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	==Madsen Machine Gun==		==Madsen Machine Gun==
	Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]]. The use of this anachronistic machine gun was likely due to its resemblance to the Japanese [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]].		Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]]. The use of this anachronistic machine gun was likely due to its resemblance to the Japanese [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]].
	[[Image:MadsenGun1.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|400px\|]]		[[Image:MadsenGun1.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Madsen machine gun - .303 British]]
	[[Image:TRL64 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]] which is substituting for the Japanese Type 99 in the film.]]		[[Image:TRL64 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]] which is substituting for the Japanese Type 99 in the film.]]

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	[[Image:TRL64.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''The Thin Red Line (1964)'']]		[[Image:TRL64.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|''The Thin Red Line (1964)'']]
	'''''The Thin Red Line''''' is a 1964 WWII film which was the first feature film adaptation of the James Jones novel of the same name. The film focuses on the men of Charlie Company during the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Pacific. Many characters and situations from this film were also included in director Terrence Malick's [[Thin Red Line, The\|1998 adaptation of the novel]]. The film was shot in Spain.		'''''The Thin Red Line''''' is a 1964 WWII film which was the first feature film adaptation of the James Jones novel of the same name. The film focuses on the men of Charlie Company during the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Pacific. Many characters and situations from this film were also included in director Terrence Malick's [[Thin Red Line, The\|1998 adaptation of the novel]]. The film was shot in Spain, which explains why not a single Japanese weapon was featured despite taking place in the Pacific Theater.

	'''The following weapons were used in the 1964 film ''The Thin Red Line'':'''		'''The following weapons were used in the 1964 film ''The Thin Red Line'':'''
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	==Madsen Machine Gun==		==Madsen Machine Gun==
	Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]]. The use of this anachronistic machine gun was likely due to its resemblance to the Japanese [[Type 99 Machine Gun]].		Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]]. The use of this anachronistic machine gun was likely due to its resemblance to the Japanese [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]].
	[[Image:MadsenGun1.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|400px\|]]		[[Image:MadsenGun1.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|400px\|]]
	[[Image:TRL64 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]] which is substituting for the Japanese Type 99 in the film.]]		[[Image:TRL64 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]] which is substituting for the Japanese Type 99 in the film.]]

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			=Handguns=
	==~~M1 Garand==~~
	~~[[M1 Garand]] is the primary battle rifle used by the men of Charlie Company in the film including Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) and 1st Sgt. Welsh ([[Jack Warden]]).~~
	~~[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1 Garand - .30-06.]]~~
	~~[[Image:TRL64 08.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|1st Sgt. Welsh ([[Jack Warden]]) holds an M1 Garand.]]~~
	~~[[Image:TRL64 09.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|[[M1 Garand]] is used by the men of Charlie Company in the film including Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) on the left. ]]~~

	~~==Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2==~~
	~~The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is also used by American forces during the battle.~~
	~~[[Image:BAR.jpg‎\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Browning Automatic Rifle]]~~

	~~[[Image:TRL64 15.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|]]~~

	==M1911A1==		==M1911A1==
	Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) is seen with a stolen [[M1911A1]] at the film's beginning. Capt. Stone ([[Ray Daley]]) is also seen with the handgun.		Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) is seen with a stolen [[M1911A1]] at the film's beginning. Capt. Stone ([[Ray Daley]]) is also seen with the handgun.
	[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]]		[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]]

	[[Image:TRL64 25.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) is seen with a stolen [[M1911A1]] at the film's beginning. ]]		[[Image:TRL64 25.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) is seen with a stolen [[M1911A1]] at the film's beginning. ]]

	[[Image:TRL64 13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Capt. Stone ([[Ray Daley]]) is also seen with the handgun.]]		[[Image:TRL64 13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Capt. Stone ([[Ray Daley]]) is also seen with the handgun.]]

	==~~MK II Hand Grenade~~==		=Rifles=
	~~Several US soldiers~~ including Welsh ~~and Doll are seen using~~ [[~~Mk 2 hand grenade~~\|~~MK II Hand Grenades~~]] ~~when the Japanese stage a surprise attack on the American position~~.		==M1 Garand==
	[[Image:~~MK2 grenade DoD~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~200px~~\|~~MK II hand grenade~~.]]		[[M1 Garand]] is the primary battle rifle used by the men of Charlie Company in the film including Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) and 1st Sgt. Welsh ([[Jack Warden]]).
			[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1 Garand - .30-06.]]
			[[Image:TRL64 08.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|1st Sgt. Welsh ([[Jack Warden]]) holds an M1 Garand.]]
			[[Image:TRL64 09.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|[[M1 Garand]] is used by the men of Charlie Company in the film including Pvt. Doll ([[Keir Dullea]]) on the left.]]

	[[Image:~~TRL64 22~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|~~400px~~\|[[~~Kieron Moore~~]] ~~with grenade~~]]		==Gewehr 98==
			Japanese soldiers are seen using German [[Gewehr 98]]s as stand-ins for [[Arisaka Rifle\|Arisaka Type 38]] rifles. The film was produced in Spain, so it is likely that Japanese weapons were scarce, but German ones were not.
			[[Image:Arisakat38.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mm.]]
			[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
			[[Image:TRL64 07.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Note the ''Lange-Visier'' rear sight, upper barrel band and "butcher's blade" bayonet, which are all hallmarks of the Gew 98.]]

			=Submachine Guns=
	== MP40 ==		== MP40 ==
	The [[MP40]] is seen used by both American and Japanese forces in the film. The MP40 was primarily seen used by German forces in the European theater of the war and likely was utilized in this film due to its resemblance to the American [[M3 "Grease Gun"]].		The [[MP40]] is seen used by both American and Japanese forces in the film. The MP40 was primarily seen used by German forces in the European theater of the war and likely was utilized in this film due to its resemblance to the American [[M3 "Grease Gun"]]. In reality, the Japanese didn't use much of any submachine guns, let alone German ones.
	[[Image:MP40.jpg‎\|thumb\|450px\|none\|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]]		[[Image:MP40.jpg‎\|thumb\|450px\|none\|MP40 Sub Machine Gun]]
	[[Image:TRL64 21.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|The MP40 is held by Sgt. Welsh ([[Jack Warden]]). The MP40 was not a primary weapon used by either US forces or the Japanese during the War in the Pacific.]]		[[Image:TRL64 21.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|The MP40 is held by Sgt. Welsh ([[Jack Warden]]). The MP40 was not a primary weapon used by either US forces or the Japanese during the War in the Pacific.]]
	[[Image:TRL64 23.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|The MP40 is held by Pvt. Doll. The weapon was likely used due to its availability and that it bears a small resemblance to the American [[M3 "Grease Gun"]].]]		[[Image:TRL64 23.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|The MP40 is held by Pvt. Doll. The weapon was likely used due to its availability and that it bears a small resemblance to the American [[M3 "Grease Gun"]].]]

			=Machine Guns=
			==Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2==
			The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is also used by American forces during the battle.
			[[Image:BAR.jpg‎\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Browning Automatic Rifle]]
			[[Image:TRL64 15.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|]]

	==M1919A4 Machine Gun==		==M1919A4 Machine Gun==
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	[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg‎\|thumb\|500px\|none\|M1919A4 Machine Gun - .30-06]]		[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg‎\|thumb\|500px\|none\|M1919A4 Machine Gun - .30-06]]
	[[Image:TRL64 02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|]]		[[Image:TRL64 02.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|]]

	~~==Gewehr 98==~~
	~~Japanese soldiers are seen using German [[Gewehr 98]]s as stand-ins for [[Arisaka Rifle\|Arisaka Type 38]] rifles.~~
	~~[[Image:Arisakat38.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mm.]]~~
	~~[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]~~
	~~[[Image:TRL64 07.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Note the ''Lange-Visier'' rear sight, upper barrel band and "butcher's blade" bayonet, which are all hallmarks of the Gew 98.]]~~

	==Madsen Machine Gun==		==Madsen Machine Gun==
	Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]]. The use of this anachronistic machine gun was likely due to its resemblance to the Japanese Type 99.		Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]]. The use of this anachronistic machine gun was likely due to its resemblance to the Japanese [[Type 99 Machine Gun]].
	[[Image:MadsenGun1.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|400px\|]]		[[Image:MadsenGun1.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|400px\|]]
	[[Image:TRL64 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]] which is substituting for the Japanese Type 99 in the film.]]		[[Image:TRL64 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]] which is substituting for the Japanese Type 99 in the film.]]

			=Explosives=
			==MK II Hand Grenade==
			Several US soldiers including Welsh and Doll are seen using [[Mk 2 hand grenade\|MK II Hand Grenades]] when the Japanese stage a surprise attack on the American position.
			[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg\|thumb\|none\|200px\|MK II hand grenade.]]
			[[Image:TRL64 22.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|[[Kieron Moore]] with grenade]]

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	[[Category:B&W]]		[[Category:B&W]]

Foofbun: /* MK II Hand Grenade */

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MK II Hand Grenade

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	[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg\|thumb\|none\|200px\|MK II hand grenade.]]		[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg\|thumb\|none\|200px\|MK II hand grenade.]]

	[[Image:TRL64 22.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|]]		[[Image:TRL64 22.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|[[Kieron Moore]] with grenade]]

	== MP40 ==		== MP40 ==