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[[Image:Vws.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Vietnam War Story'' (1987-1989)]] | [[Image:Vws.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Vietnam War Story'' (1987-1989)]] | ||
'''''Vietnam War Story''''' was an HBO anthology series that aired episodes from 1987 to 1989. Each episode gave a unique perspective about the Vietnam War as told by soldiers from both sides, nurses as well as civilians. | '''''Vietnam War Story''''' was an [[HBO]] anthology war series that aired episodes from 1987 to 1989. Each episode gave a unique perspective about the Vietnam War as told by soldiers from both sides, nurses as well as civilians. The anthology was also notable for featuring early performances from [[Wesley Snipes]] and [[Eriq La Salle]]. | ||
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The [[M16 rifle series#M16 Rifle|M16 rifle]] is the standard rifle carried by the majority of the American soldiers in the series. | The [[M16 rifle series#M16 Rifle|M16 rifle]] is the standard rifle carried by the majority of the American soldiers in the series. | ||
[[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Army in Vietnam. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56mm]] | [[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Army in Vietnam. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56mm]] | ||
[[Image:VWSTP 01.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:VWSTP 01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In "The Pass", McCready ([[Tony Becker]]) is told to put the barrel of his M16 to his face to know what it's like to be in combat.]] | ||
[[Image:VWSTP 05.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:VWSTP 05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In "The Pass", McCready ([[Tony Becker]]) and French ([[Wendell Pierce]]) have their M16s out during a confrontation.]] | ||
[[Image:VWS011.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:VWS011.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Marine on the left holds the M16 in "The Mine".]] | ||
==MGC Replica M16 rifle== | ==MGC Replica M16 rifle== | ||
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[[Image:MGC16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The MGC M16 Assault rifle: a non firing metal replica built by the Model Gun Corp of Japan and one of the most used non firing replicas of the M16 in movies and television]] | [[Image:MGC16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The MGC M16 Assault rifle: a non firing metal replica built by the Model Gun Corp of Japan and one of the most used non firing replicas of the M16 in movies and television]] | ||
[[Image:VWS013.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Bookman ([[Wesley Snipes]]) and Matthews ([[Tim Guinee]]) carry the MGC replica of the M16 in "An Old Ghost Walks the Earth".]] | [[Image:VWS013.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Bookman ([[Wesley Snipes]]) and Matthews ([[Tim Guinee]]) carry the MGC replica of the M16 in "An Old Ghost Walks the Earth".]] | ||
[[File:VWS5 06.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Bookman ([[Wesley Snipes]]) with the rifle in "An Old Ghost Walks the Earth". This is the MGC replica.]] | |||
[[File:VWS017.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Bookman ([[Wesley Snipes]]) holds the rifle in "An Old Ghost Walks the Earth".]] | [[File:VWS017.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Bookman ([[Wesley Snipes]]) holds the rifle in "An Old Ghost Walks the Earth".]] | ||
== M14 Rifle == | == M14 Rifle == | ||
The [[M14 Rifle]] is featured prominently in | The [[M14 Rifle]] is featured prominently in "Separated", which spotlights a US Marine platoon. | ||
[[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[File:Vws 108.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:VWSSep 104.jpg|thumb|none|451px|Staff Sgt. Allard ([[Kent Williams]]) inspects Malone's M14.]] | ||
[[File:Vws 108.jpg|thumb|none|451px|Malone ([[Todd Graff]]) holds the M14 in "Separated".]] | |||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
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[[Image:VWS008.jpg|thumb|none|451px|K.C. ([[Eriq La Salle]]) reloads the M60 in the episode "The Mine".]] | [[Image:VWS008.jpg|thumb|none|451px|K.C. ([[Eriq La Salle]]) reloads the M60 in the episode "The Mine".]] | ||
[[Image:VWSTM 09.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The M60 is held by K.C. ([[Eriq La Salle]]) as he stands on an unexploded mine in "The Mine".]] | [[Image:VWSTM 09.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The M60 is held by K.C. ([[Eriq La Salle]]) as he stands on an unexploded mine in "The Mine".]] | ||
[[File:Vws 104.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Vws 104.jpg|thumb|none|451px|PFC Malone ([[Todd Graff]]) holds the M60 in "Separated".]] | ||
[[File:VWSSep_106.jpg|thumb|none|451px|Diaz ([[Raymond Cruz]]) readies the M60 in "Separated".]] | |||
==M60D== | ==M60D== | ||
An [[M60_machine_gun#M60D_Machine_Gun|M60D machine gun]] is door mounted on a UH-1 Huey in the episode "The Mine". | An [[M60_machine_gun#M60D_Machine_Gun|M60D machine gun]] is door mounted on a UH-1 Huey in the episode "The Mine". | ||
[[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60D machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | [[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60D machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | ||
[[Image:VWS004.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:VWS004.jpg|thumb|none|451px|An [[M60_machine_gun#M60D_Machine_Gun|M60D machine gun]] is door mounted on a UH-1 Huey in "The Mine".]] | ||
==Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun== | |||
A [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] is seen mounted on an Army truck in "An Old Ghost Walks the Earth". | |||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting]] | |||
[[Image:VWS012.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] is seen mounted on an Army truck in the episode "An Old Ghost Walks the Earth".]] | |||
==Norinco Type 56== | ==Norinco Type 56== | ||
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==M26 Hand Grenade== | ==M26 Hand Grenade== | ||
The [[M26 Hand Grenade]] is carried by US troops throughout the series. In "The Fragging", members of a platoon consider killing an inept commanding officer with an M26. | The [[M26 Hand Grenade]] is carried by US troops throughout the series. In "The Fragging", members of a platoon consider killing an inept commanding officer by "fragging" him with an M26. | ||
[[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M26 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | [[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M26 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
[[File:Vws 102.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "The Fragging", members of a platoon consider killing an inept commanding officer with an M26.]] | [[File:Vws 102.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "The Fragging", members of a platoon consider killing an inept commanding officer with an M26.]] | ||
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[[Image:VWS011.jpg|thumb|none|450px|On the right, an [[M79 grenade launcher]] is carried by a US Marine in "The Mine".]] | [[Image:VWS011.jpg|thumb|none|450px|On the right, an [[M79 grenade launcher]] is carried by a US Marine in "The Mine".]] | ||
== | ==M18A1 Claymore Mine== | ||
A [[ | A [[M18A1 Claymore]] anti-personnel mine is mounted in a minefield in "Separated". | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:M18a1 07.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:VWS 101.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Diaz ([[Raymond Cruz]]) sets up the [[M18A1 Claymore]] anti-personnel mine in "Separated".]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:57, 28 June 2019
Vietnam War Story was an HBO anthology war series that aired episodes from 1987 to 1989. Each episode gave a unique perspective about the Vietnam War as told by soldiers from both sides, nurses as well as civilians. The anthology was also notable for featuring early performances from Wesley Snipes and Eriq La Salle.
The following weapons were used in the television series Vietnam War Story:
Rifles
M16 Rifle
The M16 rifle is the standard rifle carried by the majority of the American soldiers in the series.
MGC Replica M16 rifle
A number of characters were seen carrying MGC M16 Replica rifles for scenes where they didn't carry the blank-firing M16 rifles.
M14 Rifle
The M14 Rifle is featured prominently in "Separated", which spotlights a US Marine platoon.
M1 Carbine
M1 Carbines are carried by ARVN soldiers, notably in "An Old Ghost Walks the Earth".
Machine Guns
M60
The M60 machine gun is prominently carried by K.C.(Eriq La Salle) in "The Mine" and then is used by Marines in "Separated".
M60D
An M60D machine gun is door mounted on a UH-1 Huey in the episode "The Mine".
Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
A Browning M2HB is seen mounted on an Army truck in "An Old Ghost Walks the Earth".
Norinco Type 56
The Norinco Type 56 is seen in the hands of the NVA and VC fighters throughout several episodes.
SKS rifle
The SKS rifle is seen used by VC in several episodes.
Handguns
M1911A1
An M1911A1 pistol is typically seen in the hands of US military in addition to ARVN officers.
Smith & Wesson Model 66
In "Dusk To Dawn", Larry (John Snyder) pulls a Smith & Wesson Model 66 on Dale (Tom Hodges).
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
An Ithaca 37 is seen carried by some of the US military NCO's in the series.
Other
M72 LAW
M72 LAWs are carried by US Army soldiers in "The Fragging".
M26 Hand Grenade
The M26 Hand Grenade is carried by US troops throughout the series. In "The Fragging", members of a platoon consider killing an inept commanding officer by "fragging" him with an M26.
M79
The M79 grenade launcher is carried by a US Marine in the episode "The Mine".
M18A1 Claymore Mine
A M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine is mounted in a minefield in "Separated".
