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'''''Fixed Bayonets!''''' is a 1951 Korean War film that was the second film by writer/director [[Samuel Fuller]] to depict the war following the critical and commercial success of ''[[The Steel Helmet]]''. For this film, Fuller was given a bigger budget, bigger cast, bigger stars, bigger enemies (Chinese Communists), and bigger special effects this time around. The U.S. Army also provided support for the movie, including technical advice from Medal of Honor recipient Raymond Harvey. The movie was marked the screen debut of [[James Dean]], who portrays "Doggie" and is mainly seen at the end of the film. ''Fixed Bayonets!'' is a straightforward combat movie concerning leadership under pressure, with less of the moral content of ''The Steel Helmet''. | '''''Fixed Bayonets!''''' is a 1951 Korean War film that was the second film by writer/director [[Samuel Fuller]] to depict the war following the critical and commercial success of ''[[The Steel Helmet]]''. For this film, Fuller was given a bigger budget, bigger cast, bigger stars, bigger enemies (Chinese Communists), and bigger special effects this time around. The U.S. Army also provided support for the movie, including technical advice from Medal of Honor recipient Raymond Harvey. The movie was marked the screen debut of [[James Dean]], who portrays "Doggie" and is mainly seen at the end of the film. ''Fixed Bayonets!'' is a straightforward combat movie concerning leadership under pressure, with less of the moral content of ''The Steel Helmet''. | ||
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__TOC__<br clear=all> | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
=Rifles/Carbines= | =Rifles/Carbines= | ||
==M1 Garand == | ==M1 Garand == | ||
The [[M1 Garand]] is the battle rifle by American troops in the film, notably Cpl. Denno ([[Richard Basehart]]) and Sgt. Rock ([[Gene Evans]]). | The [[M1 Garand]] is the battle rifle by American troops in the film, notably Cpl. Denno ([[Richard Basehart]]) and Sgt. Rock ([[Gene Evans]]). | ||
[[File:M1 Garand bayonet second.jpg|thumb|none|501px|M1 Garand with M1 bayonet - .30-06]] | |||
[[Image:bayonets20_sm.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Bayonet fixed.]] | |||
[[Image: M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand - .30-06]] | [[Image: M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:bayonets3_sm.jpg|thumb|450px|none|The regiment retreats.]] | [[Image:bayonets3_sm.jpg|thumb|450px|none|The regiment retreats.]] | ||
[[Image:bayonets6_sm.jpg|thumb|450px|none|The rear guard platoon.]] | [[Image:bayonets6_sm.jpg|thumb|450px|none|The rear guard platoon.]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:29, 30 May 2021
Fixed Bayonets! is a 1951 Korean War film that was the second film by writer/director Samuel Fuller to depict the war following the critical and commercial success of The Steel Helmet. For this film, Fuller was given a bigger budget, bigger cast, bigger stars, bigger enemies (Chinese Communists), and bigger special effects this time around. The U.S. Army also provided support for the movie, including technical advice from Medal of Honor recipient Raymond Harvey. The movie was marked the screen debut of James Dean, who portrays "Doggie" and is mainly seen at the end of the film. Fixed Bayonets! is a straightforward combat movie concerning leadership under pressure, with less of the moral content of The Steel Helmet.
The following weapons were used in the film Fixed Bayonets!:
Rifles/Carbines
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is the battle rifle by American troops in the film, notably Cpl. Denno (Richard Basehart) and Sgt. Rock (Gene Evans).
M1 Carbine
The correct Korean War-era M1 Carbine is seen carried by Lt. Gibbs (Craig Hill).
Machine Guns
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle is briefly seen when the Denno and his men take refuge in the cave.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB machine gun is seen used by both American and Chinese forces in the film.
M1919A4
The Chinese tank has what appears to be a Browning M1919A4 forward mounted.
Browning M1917
American and Chinese troops use the Browning M1917 machine gun.
Submachine Guns
PPSh-41
ChiCom infantry carry the PPSh-41.
Other
M20 "Super Bazooka" (3.5" Rocket)
The M20 "Super Bazooka" is one of the launchers used by American forces during a confrontation with Chinese armor.
M20 Recoilless Rifle
Denno and several soldiers are seen setting up an M20 Recoilless Rifle.
Mk 2 hand grenade
American GIs carry Mk 2 hand grenades.
M1 Mortar
American and ChiCom soldiers use the M1 Mortar.
M15 anti-tank mine
Throughout the film, American soldiers lay M15 anti-tank mines.
1795 Springfield Flintlock Infantry Musket
The movie is dedicated to U.S. Combat Infantrymen, whose badge presents a Springfield Model 1795 on a blue field attached to an elliptic oak-leaf wreath, symbolizing steadfast character, strength, and loyalty.
