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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]] | '''''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)'':''' | ||
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= | =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. | ||
[[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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[[Image:GfB_M1911_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:GfB_M1911_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
= | =Axis Weapons= | ||
==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
Some Germans are seen using [[MP40]]s. | Some Germans are seen using [[MP40]]s. | ||
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==M55 Reising Submachine Gun== | ==M55 Reising Submachine Gun== | ||
A | A [[M55 Reising Submachine Gun]] is mocked up as an [[MP40]] in one scene. | ||
[[File: | [[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. ]] | ||
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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. | ||
[[ | [[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.]] | ||
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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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:46, 23 September 2022
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):
Allied Weapons
M1 Garand
Most of the American soldiers in the film carry M1 Garands.
M1 Carbine
M1 Carbines 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.
Browning Automatic Rifle
Chick (George Miki) is issued a Browning Automatic Rifle.
Browning M1919A4
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.
M2 Mortar
Tommy (Henry Nakamura) is forced to use an M2 Mortar on his own when the crew is knocked out.
Mk 2 hand grenade
Various soldiers are seen with Mk 2 hand grenades.
M1911
An MP (Ray Hyke) is seen with a holstered M1911-type pistol.
Axis Weapons
MP40
Some Germans are seen using MP40s.
M55 Reising Submachine Gun
A M55 Reising Submachine Gun is mocked up as an MP40 in one scene.
MG42
Germans are seen using MG42s. Sam captures one and forces the remaining Germans to surrender.
Gewehr 1898
One German soldier is seen with an antiquated Mauser Gewehr 1898.
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.
Gewehr 43
A German soldier at the observation post uses a Gewehr 43.
Other
An American M24 Chaffee helps the 442nd clear the way to the Lost Battalion.
