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[[Image:Kokodaabc.jpeg|thumb|right| | [[Image:Kokodaabc.jpeg|thumb|right|300px|''Kokoda (2010)'']] | ||
'''Kokoda''' is a 2010 ABC documentary about the Kokoda Campaign. Using a mixture of archival footage, interviews and dramatic reconstructions, it tells the story of the fierce and bitter campaign, from the fighting on the ground to the politics behind the battle. It is noteworthy for the impressive effort put into obtaining historically accurate firearms for the productions. | '''Kokoda''' is a 2010 ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) documentary about the Kokoda Campaign. Using a mixture of archival footage, interviews and dramatic reconstructions, it tells the story of the fierce and bitter campaign, from the fighting on the ground to the politics behind the battle. It is noteworthy for the impressive effort put into obtaining historically accurate firearms for the productions. | ||
'' | ''Admin note: Normally documentaries are not allowed on IMFDB, however this "Mini-Series" (there were only two episodes) utilized major re-enactments of the events, using actors dressed in period correct uniforms and period correct weapons. This qualifies this title for inclusion into IMFDB.'' | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk | ==Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*== | ||
The main weapon of both the 39th Battalion Militiamen and the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in the documentary is the [[ | The main weapon of both the 39th Battalion Militiamen and the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in the documentary is the [[Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*]], in particular by Captain Basil Catterns and Pte. Laurie 'Smoky' Hausen. | ||
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:K Militiaman EnfieldMkIII.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A member of the 39th Militia Battalion conducting a bayonet drill with his Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*.]] | [[Image:K Militiaman EnfieldMkIII.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A member of the 39th Militia Battalion conducting a bayonet drill with his Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*.]] | ||
[[Image:K Militia EnfieldMkIII.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several Lee-Enfield rifles sit stacked against one another.]] | [[Image:K Militia EnfieldMkIII.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several Lee-Enfield rifles sit stacked against one another.]] | ||
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[[Image:K JapaneseSoldier Arisaka38 7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier running into battle with his Arisaka.]] | [[Image:K JapaneseSoldier Arisaka38 7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier running into battle with his Arisaka.]] | ||
[[Image:K JapaneseSoldier Arisaka38 8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier chambers another round into his Arisaka.]] | [[Image:K JapaneseSoldier Arisaka38 8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier chambers another round into his Arisaka.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
==M1928A1 Thompson== | |||
Several Militiamen can be seen carrying and firing the [[Thompson#M1928.2FM1928A1_Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]] during the Kokoda Track Campaign. | |||
[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:K Militiaman M1928A1Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Militiaman fires his M1928A1 Thompson.]] | |||
[[Image:K Militiaman M1928A1Thompson 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Militiaman firing his Thompson.]] | |||
[[Image:K Militiaman M1928A1Thompson 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Militiaman carrying a Thompson.]] | |||
[[Image:K Militiaman M1928A1Thompson 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Militiaman opens up with his Thompson.]] | |||
==M1A1 Thompson== | |||
:This is not an M1A1 Thompson. I think that is what it is supposed to be, but the forestock is wrong (it is rounded at the front, possibly damage), the front sight post is too high, the rear sight is just wrong, the bolt handle is that from an M1921/M1928 and not that from an M1 series Thompson. Additionally, the standard M1A1 could not accept drum magazines. I know that there were many different cost cutting measures taken during the production run of the Thompson, and that as a result there were a number of very different but not differently designated Thompsons that were produced, but I do not think that this is the case here. I think that this is a parts gun, and a very bad one at that. It does look basically like a Thompson, but not at all like one if it is examined. Actually, I just looked at it again, it looks like a resin gun, and not a firearm at all.[[User:SAWGunner89|SAWGunner89]] 18:03, 1 March 2011 (UTC) | |||
Captain Sam Templeton uses an [[Thompson#M1A1_Thompson|M1A1 Thompson]] during the initial skirmish at Deniki. Interestingly enough, an AIF soldier can at one point be seen using an M1A1 Thompson with a 50-round drum magazine. | |||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:K CaptTempleton M1A1Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Sam Templeton aims his M1A1 Thompson during a skirmish at Deniki.]] | |||
[[Image:K CaptTempleton M1A1Thompson 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Templeton with his M1A1.]] | |||
[[Image:K AIF M1928A1Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An AIF soldier prepares to ambush a small Japanese unit with his M1A1 Thompson; note the 50-round drum magazine.]] | |||
[[Image:K AIF M1928A1Thompson 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the iron sights.]] | |||
==Owen Submachine Gun== | |||
39th Battalion Militiamen and AIF soldiers carry [[Owen Submachine Gun]]'s during the Australian counterattack and the battles at the Buna-Gona beachfront. | |||
[[Image:Owen-gun 400.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Owen Mk I Submachine Gun - 9x19mm. The Owen Submachine Gun was considered to be an excellent weapon especially suited for jungle warfare, and remained in service throughout Korea and in Vietnam]] | |||
[[Image:K AIF OwenGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An AIF scout carries an Owen Submachine Gun.]] | |||
[[Image:K AIF OwenGun 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Militiaman runs into battle with his Owen Gun.]] | |||
=Machine Guns= | |||
==Bren Gun== | |||
Soldiers from both the 39th Militia Battalion and the AIF carry and operate [[Bren gun|Bren Gun]]'s on a regular basis during the campaign. | |||
[[Image:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Bren Mk1 - .303 British]] | |||
[[Image:K Militiaman BrenGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Militiaman in a foxhole prepares to operate his Bren Gun.]] | |||
[[Image:K Militiaman BrenGun 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Militiaman carrying a Bren Gun.]] | |||
[[Image:K Militiaman BrenGun 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Militiaman pours down fire with his Bren.]] | |||
[[Image:K AIF BrenGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several AIF soldiers standing around an unloaded Bren Gun.]] | |||
[[Image:K AIF BrenGun 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An AIF soldier aims his Bren.]] | |||
[[Image:K AIF BrenGun 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another AIF soldier lugging his Bren.]] | |||
==Lewis Gun== | |||
Several 39th Battalion soldiers carry a [[Lewis Gun]]. | |||
[[Image:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Lewis gun - .303 British]] | |||
[[Image:K Militiaman LewisGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Militiaman fires his Lewis Gun during a skirmish at Deniki.]] | |||
[[Image:K Militiaman LewisGun 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Militiaman lugs his Lewis Gun.]] | |||
[[Image:K Militiaman LewisGun 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Lewis Gun resting against a tree.]] | |||
[[Image:K Militiaman LewisGun 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Militiaman hunched over his Lewis Gun.]] | |||
==Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun== | |||
Several Japanese soldiers use the [[Type 92 heavy machine gun]], noticeably the soldiers who bypass and ambush Brigadier General Arnold Potts headquarters at Isurava. | |||
[[Image:Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm SR]] | |||
[[Image:K JapaneseGunner Type92HMG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese machine gun crew set up a Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun on a tripod.]] | |||
[[Image:K JapaneseGunner Type92HMG 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another gun crew carry a Type 92 during the bypassing of Potts HQ.]] | |||
[[Image:K JapaneseGunner Type92HMG 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Japanese gunners open fire on the HQ.]] | |||
[[Image:K JapaneseGunner Type92HMG 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the ammunition belt on a Type 92.]] | |||
==Type 99 Light Machine Gun== | |||
Several IJA soldiers, including Corporal Michiharu Wake, carry and operate the [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]]. | |||
[[Image:Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Type 99 Light Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm Arisaka]] | |||
[[Image:K JapaneseGunner Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese machine gunner fires his Type 99 Light Machine Gun from a camouflaged defensive position.]] | |||
[[Image:K MichiharuWake Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Corporal Michiharu Wake fires his Type 99 into the air in an attempt to spook the Australian defenders.]] | |||
[[Image:K MichiharuWake Type99LMG 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Corporal Wake firing his Type 99.]] | |||
[[Image:K MichiharuWake Type99LMG 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Corporal Wake in action with the Type 99.]] | |||
[[Image:K MichiharuWake Type99LMG 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the rear gun barrel.]] | |||
[[Image:K MichiharuWake Type99LMG 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Corporal Wake firing the Type 99.]] | |||
=Sidearms= | |||
==Webley Mk IV== | |||
A [[Webley Mk IV]] is used by Brigadier General Arnold Potts when his HQ is ambushed by Japanese soldiers. | |||
[[Image:Webley-MK-4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Webley Mk.IV WW2 British Army version chambered for .38 S&W]] | |||
[[Image:K ArnoldPotts WebleyMkVI.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brigadier General Arnold Potts draws his Webley Mk VI when Japanese soldiers open fire.]] | |||
[[Image:K ArnoldPotts WebleyMkVI 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Potts cocks the hammer on his Webley.]] | |||
=Grenades= | |||
==Mills Bomb== | |||
A wounded Pte. Laurie 'Smoky' Howson almost wipes out a Red Cross HQ with a [[Mills Bomb]] when he mistakes the flag for a Japanese one. | |||
[[Image:Mills Bomb SGM-1.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mills Bomb]] | |||
[[Image:K SmokyHowson MillsBomb.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A wounded and exhausted Pte. Laurie 'Smoky' Howson carries two Mills Bombs on his jacket.]] | |||
[[Image:K SmokyHowson MillsBomb 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'Smoky' Howson pulls the pin from a Mills Bomb.]] | |||
[[Category:Television]] | |||
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[[Category:Australian Produced/Filmed]] | |||
Latest revision as of 04:04, 16 September 2021
Kokoda is a 2010 ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) documentary about the Kokoda Campaign. Using a mixture of archival footage, interviews and dramatic reconstructions, it tells the story of the fierce and bitter campaign, from the fighting on the ground to the politics behind the battle. It is noteworthy for the impressive effort put into obtaining historically accurate firearms for the productions.
Admin note: Normally documentaries are not allowed on IMFDB, however this "Mini-Series" (there were only two episodes) utilized major re-enactments of the events, using actors dressed in period correct uniforms and period correct weapons. This qualifies this title for inclusion into IMFDB.
The following weapons were used in the miniseries Kokoda (2010):
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*
The main weapon of both the 39th Battalion Militiamen and the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in the documentary is the Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*, in particular by Captain Basil Catterns and Pte. Laurie 'Smoky' Hausen.
Arisaka Type 38
The Imperial Japanese Army soldiers in the documentary use the Arisaka Type 38.
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
Several Militiamen can be seen carrying and firing the M1928A1 Thompson during the Kokoda Track Campaign.
M1A1 Thompson
- This is not an M1A1 Thompson. I think that is what it is supposed to be, but the forestock is wrong (it is rounded at the front, possibly damage), the front sight post is too high, the rear sight is just wrong, the bolt handle is that from an M1921/M1928 and not that from an M1 series Thompson. Additionally, the standard M1A1 could not accept drum magazines. I know that there were many different cost cutting measures taken during the production run of the Thompson, and that as a result there were a number of very different but not differently designated Thompsons that were produced, but I do not think that this is the case here. I think that this is a parts gun, and a very bad one at that. It does look basically like a Thompson, but not at all like one if it is examined. Actually, I just looked at it again, it looks like a resin gun, and not a firearm at all.SAWGunner89 18:03, 1 March 2011 (UTC)
Captain Sam Templeton uses an M1A1 Thompson during the initial skirmish at Deniki. Interestingly enough, an AIF soldier can at one point be seen using an M1A1 Thompson with a 50-round drum magazine.
Owen Submachine Gun
39th Battalion Militiamen and AIF soldiers carry Owen Submachine Gun's during the Australian counterattack and the battles at the Buna-Gona beachfront.
Machine Guns
Bren Gun
Soldiers from both the 39th Militia Battalion and the AIF carry and operate Bren Gun's on a regular basis during the campaign.
Lewis Gun
Several 39th Battalion soldiers carry a Lewis Gun.
Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun
Several Japanese soldiers use the Type 92 heavy machine gun, noticeably the soldiers who bypass and ambush Brigadier General Arnold Potts headquarters at Isurava.
Type 99 Light Machine Gun
Several IJA soldiers, including Corporal Michiharu Wake, carry and operate the Type 99 Light Machine Gun.
Sidearms
Webley Mk IV
A Webley Mk IV is used by Brigadier General Arnold Potts when his HQ is ambushed by Japanese soldiers.
Grenades
Mills Bomb
A wounded Pte. Laurie 'Smoky' Howson almost wipes out a Red Cross HQ with a Mills Bomb when he mistakes the flag for a Japanese one.
