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[[Image:The-Great-Raid-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Great Raid (2005)]] | [[Image:The-Great-Raid-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Great Raid (2005)]] | ||
''The Great Raid'' is a 2005 WWII film that revolves around the most successful rescue in US military history where US Army Rangers and Filipino guerrillas liberated more than 500 prisoners from a Japanese POW camp at Cabanatuan in the Phillipines. | '''''The Great Raid''''' is a 2005 WWII film that revolves around the most successful rescue in US military history where US Army Rangers and Filipino guerrillas liberated more than 500 prisoners from a Japanese POW camp at Cabanatuan in the Phillipines. The film's cast included [[Benjamin Bratt]], [[Joseph Fiennes]], [[James Franco]], [[Max Martini]], and [[Connie Nielsen]]. | ||
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==Handguns== | ==Handguns== | ||
===Colt M1911A1=== | ===Colt M1911A1=== | ||
Various [[M1911_pistol_series#M1911A1|Colt M1911A1]] pistols are used by resistance members acting as bodyguards to Margaret Utinsky ([[Connie Nielsen]]), as well as one of the Black Marketeers. Lt. Colonel Mucci ([[Benjamin Bratt]]) carries one in his holster. Cpl. Aliteri (James | Various [[M1911_pistol_series#M1911A1|Colt M1911A1]] pistols are used by resistance members acting as bodyguards to Margaret Utinsky ([[Connie Nielsen]]), as well as one of the Black Marketeers. Lt. Colonel Mucci ([[Benjamin Bratt]]) carries one in his holster. Cpl. Aliteri ([[James Carpinello]]) tries to shoot off the lock on the main gate at Cabanatuan with an M1911A1. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|M1911A1 - .45 caliber]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|M1911A1 - .45 caliber]] | ||
[[Image:Grsc2.jpg|thumb|601px|none|In the Director's Cut, Resistance member shoots a Black Marketeer with his Colt M1911A1.]] | [[Image:Grsc2.jpg|thumb|601px|none|In the Director's Cut, Resistance member shoots a Black Marketeer with his Colt M1911A1.]] | ||
[[Image:BlackMarketeer ColtM1911A1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|In the Director's Cut, a Black Marketeer pops out from his cover to shoot an M1911A1.]] | [[Image:BlackMarketeer ColtM1911A1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|In the Director's Cut, a Black Marketeer pops out from his cover to shoot an M1911A1.]] | ||
[[Image:Grsc5.jpg|thumb|601px|none|On the right, Lt. Colonel Mucci ([[Benjamin Bratt]]) with an M1911A1 in his shoulder holster.]] | [[Image:Grsc5.jpg|thumb|601px|none|On the right, Lt. Colonel Mucci ([[Benjamin Bratt]]) with an M1911A1 in his shoulder holster.]] | ||
[[Image:Aliteri ColtM1911A1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Japanese soldier shoots the M1911A1 out of the hand of Cpl. Aliteri (James | [[Image:Aliteri ColtM1911A1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Japanese soldier shoots the M1911A1 out of the hand of Cpl. Aliteri ([[James Carpinello]]). He later picks it up and successfully shoots off the lock. Although it seems unlikely that the enemy soldier would be able to do this without wounding Aliteri, this happened during the actual raid to S/Sgt. Theodore Richardson when he shot off the lock of the front gate.]] | ||
== | ==Submachine Guns== | ||
===M1 Thompson=== | ===M1 Thompson=== | ||
Captain Juan Pajota ([[Cesar Mantano]]) uses an [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1_Thompson|M1 Thompson]] during the raid on the POW Camp. Despite its similarities to the M1A1 model, the two can be told apart by looking at the sights - the M1 uses an L-shaped sight, in contrast to the triangular shape of the M1A1 sight. | Captain Juan Pajota ([[Cesar Mantano]]) uses an [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1_Thompson|M1 Thompson]] during the raid on the POW Camp. Despite its similarities to the M1A1 model, the two can be told apart by looking at the sights - the M1 uses an L-shaped sight, in contrast to the triangular shape of the M1A1 sight. | ||
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[[Image:Grsc21.jpg|601px|thumb|none|Captain Pajota defiantly fires at an assaulting Japanese tank.]] | [[Image:Grsc21.jpg|601px|thumb|none|Captain Pajota defiantly fires at an assaulting Japanese tank.]] | ||
[[Image:CaptPajota M1Thompson 2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Captain Pajota fires his Thompson at charging Japanese troops. The L-shaped sight that distinguishes it from the M1A1 model can be clearly seen in this picture.]] | [[Image:CaptPajota M1Thompson 2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Captain Pajota fires his Thompson at charging Japanese troops. The L-shaped sight that distinguishes it from the M1A1 model can be clearly seen in this picture.]] | ||
[[Image:CaptPajota M1Thompson 3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:CaptPajota M1Thompson 3.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Captain Pajota surveys the damage caused by his Guerrillas after the raid ends.]] | ||
===M1A1 Thompson=== | ===M1A1 Thompson=== | ||
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[[Image:1903a4woutscope.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1903A4 Springfield sniper variant (Remington markings) without scope - .30-06]] | [[Image:1903a4woutscope.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1903A4 Springfield sniper variant (Remington markings) without scope - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:FilipinoGuerrilla M1903A4Springfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A horrified Filipino Guerrilla at the site of the Balincarin Massacre with a non-scoped M1903A4 Springfield.]] | [[Image:FilipinoGuerrilla M1903A4Springfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A horrified Filipino Guerrilla at the site of the Balincarin Massacre with a non-scoped M1903A4 Springfield.]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:M1903A4Weaver.jpeg|thumb|none|500px|M1903A4 Springfield sniper variant with Model 330 Weaver scope - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:LtLeClaire M1903A4Springfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Alamo Scout Lt. LeClaire ([[Scott McLean]]) briefs Captain Prince ([[James Franco]]) on the camp, his M1903A4 Springfield slung around his back. Part of the scope is visible in the bottom left of the shot.]] | [[Image:LtLeClaire M1903A4Springfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Alamo Scout Lt. LeClaire ([[Scott McLean]]) briefs Captain Prince ([[James Franco]]) on the camp, his M1903A4 Springfield slung around his back. Part of the scope is visible in the bottom left of the shot.]] | ||
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===M1 Garand=== | ===M1 Garand=== | ||
The [[M1 Garand]] is the main weapon of the 6th Ranger Battalion, and is used by some of the Filipino Guerrillas. Lt. Riley (Craig McLachlan) begins the raid by firing the opening shot with an M1 Garand. Also using the rifle are Captain Prince ([[James Franco]]), Cpl. Aliteri (James Carpathian), Cpl. Guittierez ([[Mark Consuelos]]), PFC Aldridge ([[Clayne Crawford]]) before he switches it for an M1A1 Bazooka, his spotter PFC Lucas ([[Sam Worthington]]) and PFC Daly (Diarmid Heidenreich). | The [[M1 Garand]] is the main weapon of the 6th Ranger Battalion, and is used by some of the Filipino Guerrillas. Lt. Riley ([[Craig McLachlan]]) begins the raid by firing the opening shot with an M1 Garand. Also using the rifle are Captain Prince ([[James Franco]]), Cpl. Aliteri (James Carpathian), Cpl. Guittierez ([[Mark Consuelos]]), PFC Aldridge ([[Clayne Crawford]]) before he switches it for an M1A1 Bazooka, his spotter PFC Lucas ([[Sam Worthington]]) and PFC Daly ([[Diarmid Heidenreich]]). | ||
[[Image:M1_Garand.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M1 Garand - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1_Garand.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M1 Garand - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:AliteriGuittierezAldridgeLucas M1Garand.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Left to Right - Cpl. Aliteri (James Carpathian), Cpl. Guittierez ([[Mark Consuelos]]), PFC Aldridge ([[Clayne Crawford]]) and PFC Lucas ([[Sam Worthington]]) with M1 Garand rifles slung as they attend a briefing by battalion C.O, Lt. Colonel Mucci ([[Benjamin Bratt]]).]] | [[Image:AliteriGuittierezAldridgeLucas M1Garand.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Left to Right - Cpl. Aliteri ([[James Carpathian]]), Cpl. Guittierez ([[Mark Consuelos]]), PFC Aldridge ([[Clayne Crawford]]) and PFC Lucas ([[Sam Worthington]]) with M1 Garand rifles slung as they attend a briefing by battalion C.O, Lt. Colonel Mucci ([[Benjamin Bratt]]).]] | ||
[[Image:CaptPrince M1Garand.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Prince ([[James Franco]]) with his M1 as the Rangers move through the Filipino woods.]] | [[Image:CaptPrince M1Garand.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Prince ([[James Franco]]) with his M1 as the Rangers move through the Filipino woods.]] | ||
[[Image:Aliteri Guittierez M1Garand.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Aliteri and Guittierez, on sentry duty keep watch with M1 rifles.]] | [[Image:Aliteri Guittierez M1Garand.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Aliteri and Guittierez, on sentry duty keep watch with M1 rifles.]] | ||
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A [[Browning M1919|Browning M1919A4]] is used at the bridge by Filipino guerrillas to hold off Japanese soldiers. | A [[Browning M1919|Browning M1919A4]] is used at the bridge by Filipino guerrillas to hold off Japanese soldiers. | ||
[[File:M1919a4 pre 1943.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning M1919A4, fitted with bolt latch - .30-06.]] | [[File:M1919a4 pre 1943.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning M1919A4, fitted with bolt latch - .30-06.]] | ||
[[Image:Grsc7.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Grsc7.jpg|thumb|602px|none|Guerrillas set up an M1919A4 in preparation for the raid.]] | ||
[[Image:Grsc-8.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Grsc-8.jpg|thumb|602px|none|The Guerrillas fire the M1919A4 at charging Japanese troops.]] | ||
===Browning M2HB=== | ===Browning M2HB=== | ||
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[[Image:Grscbazooka.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A Filipino guerrilla fires his Bazooka.]] | [[Image:Grscbazooka.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A Filipino guerrilla fires his Bazooka.]] | ||
===M7 Rifle Grenade=== | ===M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher with M9A1 Rifle Grenade=== | ||
A Ranger fires an [[M7 rifle grenade|M7 Rifle Grenade]] | A Ranger fires an [[M9A1 Rifle Grenade]] from the [[M7 rifle grenade|M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher]] fitted to his [[M1 Garand]] at a Japanese fuel dump in the camp, creating a spectacular explosion. | ||
[[Image:M1 garand M7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher]] | [[Image:M1 garand M7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher]] | ||
[[File:M9A1 Rifle Grenade.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M9A1 Rifle Grenade]] | |||
[[Image:Grsc11.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A Ranger fires an M7 Rifle Grenade mounted to his M1 Garand.]] | [[Image:Grsc11.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A Ranger fires an M7 Rifle Grenade mounted to his M1 Garand.]] | ||
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===Mauser C96=== | ===Mauser C96=== | ||
In the Director's Cut, a black marketeer draws a [[Mauser C96]] from the small of his back but is shot by a resistance member after managing to squeeze off one shot. | |||
[[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Mauser C96 - .30 Mauser]] | [[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Mauser C96 - .30 Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Grsc3.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Grsc3.jpg|thumb|603px|none|In the Director's Cut, Black Marketeer is shot while holding a Mauser C96.]] | ||
===Nambu Type 14=== | ===Nambu Type 14=== | ||
A [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol|Nambu Type 14]] is used by Lt. Hikobe | A [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol|Nambu Type 14]] is used by Lt. Hikobe ([[Masa Yamaguchi]]), the enforcer used by Major Nagai ([[Motoki Kobayashi]]), to execute prisoners in retaliation for an attempted escape by one of them. Nagai later draws his own Type 14 during the raid, but holsters it when he picks up a Type 99 Light Machine Gun. During a struggle with 1st Sgt. Sid "Top" Wojo ([[Max Martini]]), Wojo manages to grab it from the holster, killing Nagai and emptying it into his body. A Japanese officer briefly uses on in Manila when chasing after the fleeing resistance. | ||
[[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Nambu Type 14 - 8mm Nambu]] | [[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Nambu Type 14 - 8mm Nambu]] | ||
[[Image:Grsc4.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Grsc4.jpg|thumb|602px|none|A Japanese officer aims a Nambu Type 14 at fleeing resistance members but holds his fire as they disappear into a crowd. Note finger OFF trigger.]] | ||
[[Image:LtHikobe NambuType14.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:LtHikobe NambuType14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Hikobe ([[Masa Yamaguchi]]) shoots a POW caught attempting to steal a radio.]] | ||
[[Image:Grsc6.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Grsc6.jpg|thumb|602px|none|Lt. Hikobe executes POW's in retaliation for one of them attempting an escape.]] | ||
[[Image:LtHikobe NambuType14 2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:LtHikobe NambuType14 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Hikobe reloads his Nambu during the execution.]] | ||
[[Image:Grsc13.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Grsc13.jpg|thumb|605px|none|Major Nagai ([[Motoki Kobayashi]]) draws his Nambu at the start of the raid.]] | ||
[[Image:Nambushot.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Nambushot.jpg|thumb|605px|none|1st. Sgt Sid "Top" Wojo ([[Max Martini]]) fires Nagai's Nambu into his lifeless body.]] | ||
==Rifles== | ==Rifles== | ||
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The [[Arisaka_Rifle#Arisaka_Type_38|Arisaka Type 38]] is the main weapon of the Japanese soldiers and guards, who use it throughout the film. | The [[Arisaka_Rifle#Arisaka_Type_38|Arisaka Type 38]] is the main weapon of the Japanese soldiers and guards, who use it throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:Arisakat38.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mm Arisaka]] | [[Image:Arisakat38.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mm Arisaka]] | ||
[[Image:Grsc18.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Grsc18.jpg|thumb|604px|none|A Japanese soldier fires in vain at Rangers with an Arisaka Type 38.]] | ||
[[Image:Grsc-1.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Grsc-1.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A Japanese soldier with Arisaka.]] | ||
[[Image:JapaneseSoldier ArisakaType38.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:JapaneseSoldier ArisakaType38.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldiers fires at PFC Aldridge ([[Clayne Crawford]]) and PFC Lucas ([[Sam Worthington]]).]] | ||
[[Image:JapaneseSoldier ArisakaType38 2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:JapaneseSoldier ArisakaType38 2.jpg|thumb|none|603px|A Japanese soldier fires at the Filipino Guerrillas, his Arisaka rifle illuminated by the muzzle flash of the Type 99 Light Machine Gun.]] | ||
===Arisaka Type 99=== | ===Arisaka Type 99=== | ||
The [[Arisaka_Rifle#Arisaka_Type_99|Arisaka Type 99]] is used by Japanese soldiers during the execution of American | The [[Arisaka_Rifle#Arisaka_Type_99|Arisaka Type 99]] is used by Japanese soldiers during the execution of American POWs at Palawan and later by soldiers at Cabanatuan Camp. Both models share similar external features, save for a different barrel shape reflecting the use of a more powerful 7.7x58mm Arisaka cartridge. | ||
[[Image:Arisaka-Type-99.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm]] | [[Image:Arisaka-Type-99.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm]] | ||
[[Image:JapaneseSoldiers ArisakaType99.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:JapaneseSoldiers ArisakaType99.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Japanese soldiers with Arisaka Type 99 rifles roll out fuel barrels to burn the Palawan POW's with.]] | ||
[[Image:JapaneseSoldiers ArisakaType99 2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:JapaneseSoldiers ArisakaType99 2.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Japanese soldiers roll the barrels into air raid shelters packed with POW's, trapping them in and sealing their fate.]] | ||
[[Image:Grsc-9.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Grsc-9.jpg|thumb|602px|none|Two Japanese soldiers execute hospital staff who collaborated with the Manila resistance with Arisaka rifles.]] | ||
[[Image:Grsc-2.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Grsc-2.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Japanese soldiers return fire at the Rangers.]] | ||
==Machine Guns== | ==Machine Guns== | ||
===Type | ===Type 11 Light Machine Gun=== | ||
A [[Type | A [[Type 11 light machine gun]] is fired by the Japanese soldiers in the pillbox during the raid. There are only a few brief shots of the barrel, but enough to confirm it as a Type 11. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Type11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Type 11 Light Machine Gun - 6.5x50mm Arisaka]] | ||
[[Image:JapanesePillbox Type92HMG.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:JapanesePillbox Type92HMG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Type 11 Light Machine Gun opens up from a Japanese pillbox.]] | ||
[[Image:JapanesePillbox Type92HMG 2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:JapanesePillbox Type92HMG 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the barrel, confirming it as a Type 11.]] | ||
===Type 97 Light Machine Gun=== | ===Type 97 Light Machine Gun=== | ||
A [[Type 97 light machine gun|Type 97 Light Machine Gun]] is seen mounted on two Type 95 Ha-go Tanks; one rolling from the POW camp garage, and one attacking the bridge held by the Filipino Guerrillas. | A [[Type 97 light machine gun|Type 97 Light Machine Gun]] is seen mounted on two Type 95 Ha-go Tanks; one rolling from the POW camp garage, and one attacking the bridge held by the Filipino Guerrillas. | ||
[[Image:Type 97 tank machine gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Type 97 Light Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm Arisaka]] | [[Image:Type 97 tank machine gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Type 97 Light Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm Arisaka]] | ||
[[Image:Ha-GoTank Type97LMG.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Ha-GoTank Type97LMG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The barrel of a Type 97 can be seen below the turret of the Type 97 Chi-Ha medium tank.]] | ||
[[Image:Ha-GoTank Type97LMG 2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Ha-GoTank Type97LMG 2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Another Type 97 Chi-Ha is forced to stop when the bridge blows up in its face. The Type 97 can be seen to the right of the hull, below the turret.]] | ||
===Type 99 Light Machine Gun=== | ===Type 99 Light Machine Gun=== | ||
The [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]] is the main machine gun of the Japanese troops, who use it to execute burning prisoners at Palawan and to defend the POW camp. Major Nagai ([[Motoki Kobayashi]]), the camp commandant, seizes one from a dead Japanese soldier, using it to fire at 1st Sgt. Sid "Top" Wojo ([[Max Martini]]) and PFC Daly ( | The [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]] is the main machine gun of the Japanese troops, who use it to execute burning prisoners at Palawan and to defend the POW camp. Major Nagai ([[Motoki Kobayashi]]), the camp commandant, seizes one from a dead Japanese soldier, using it to fire at 1st Sgt. Sid "Top" Wojo ([[Max Martini]]) and PFC Daly (Diarmid Heidenreich) when they try to take out the mortar nest. He later stabs Wojo with the fixed bayonet, wounding but not killing him. | ||
[[Image:Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Type 99 Light Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm Arisaka]] | [[Image:Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Type 99 Light Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm Arisaka]] | ||
[[Image:JapaneseSoldier Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:JapaneseSoldier Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|none|603px|A Japanese soldier fires the Type 99 Light Machine Gun at burning POWs in Palawan.]] | ||
[[Image:Grsc9.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Grsc9.jpg|thumb|602px|none|A Japanese Soldier at the bridge tries to man a Type 99 when the Guerrillas open fire.]] | ||
[[Image:Grsctypen2.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Grsctypen2.jpg|thumb|603px|none|A Japanese soldier returns fires at the Guerrillas.]] | ||
[[Image:MajorNagai Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MajorNagai Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Nagai ([[Motoki Kobayashi]]) picks up a Type 99 from a dead Japanese soldier.]] | ||
[[Image:JapaneseSoldier Type99LMG 2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:JapaneseSoldier Type99LMG 2.jpg|thumb|none|602px|A Japanese soldier fires at 1st Sgt. Sid "Top" Wojo ([[Max Martini]]) and PFC Daly (Diarmid Heidenreich) in defense of the mortar pit.]] | ||
[[Image:Grsc-type99.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Grsc-type99.jpg|thumb|603px|none|Major Nagai searches for Wojo with a Type 99. Note that the weapon is missing the magazine.]] | ||
==Other== | ==Other== | ||
===Type 89 "Knee Mortar"=== | ===Type 89 "Knee Mortar"=== | ||
A Japanese soldier uses a [[Type 89 "Knee Mortar"]] against the Filipino Guerrillas holding the bridge. | A Japanese soldier uses a [[Type 89 "Knee Mortar"]] against the Filipino Guerrillas holding the bridge. | ||
[[Image:Type89KneeMortar.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Type89KneeMortar.jpg|thumb|none|501px|Type 89 "Knee Mortar" - 50mm]] | ||
[[Image:JapaneseSoldier Type89KneeMortar.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:JapaneseSoldier Type89KneeMortar.jpg|thumb|none|603px|A Japanese soldier sets up a Type 89 "Knee Mortar."]] | ||
[[Image:JapaneseSoldier Type89KneeMortar 2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:JapaneseSoldier Type89KneeMortar 2.jpg|thumb|none|602px|The soldier uses the "Knee Mortar."]] | ||
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The Great Raid is a 2005 WWII film that revolves around the most successful rescue in US military history where US Army Rangers and Filipino guerrillas liberated more than 500 prisoners from a Japanese POW camp at Cabanatuan in the Phillipines. The film's cast included Benjamin Bratt, Joseph Fiennes, James Franco, Max Martini, and Connie Nielsen.
The following weapons were used in the film The Great Raid:
Allied Weapons
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
Various Colt M1911A1 pistols are used by resistance members acting as bodyguards to Margaret Utinsky (Connie Nielsen), as well as one of the Black Marketeers. Lt. Colonel Mucci (Benjamin Bratt) carries one in his holster. Cpl. Aliteri (James Carpinello) tries to shoot off the lock on the main gate at Cabanatuan with an M1911A1.
Submachine Guns
M1 Thompson
Captain Juan Pajota (Cesar Mantano) uses an M1 Thompson during the raid on the POW Camp. Despite its similarities to the M1A1 model, the two can be told apart by looking at the sights - the M1 uses an L-shaped sight, in contrast to the triangular shape of the M1A1 sight.
M1A1 Thompson
1st. Sgt Sid "Top" Wojo (Max Martini) carries the M1A1 Thompson during the raid. Another Ranger uses a Thompson to blast the lock off one of the gates.
M1928A1 Thompson
Captain Juan Pajota (Cesar Mantano) wields a M1928A1 Thompson when the Guerrillas link up with the Rangers. It later changes to a M1 Thompson when he actually fires it.
Rifles
M1903 Springfield
Lt. Colonel Mucci (Benjamin Bratt) uses an M1903 Springfield as his personal rifle, most notably to kill several Japanese soldiers crossing the river in an attempt to flank Filipino soldiers. He probably was given one by the Guerrillas as he was seen with only his M1911A1 earlier.
M1903A3 Springfield
A Filipino Guerrilla can be briefly seen with an M1903A3 Springfield at Balincarin.
M1903A4 Springfield
A Filipino Guerrilla uses a non-scoped M1903A4 Springfield at Balincarin. Lt. LeClaire (Scott McLean), the Alamo Scout who gives the Rangers their intel, carries a scoped version, which is always seen slung around his back.
M1 Carbine
Several Rangers wield and fire the M1 Carbine during the raid.
M1A1 Carbine
One of the Rangers is seen carrying an M1A1 Carbine, the paratrooper variant which uses a folding stock instead of the normal wooden stock of the M1 Carbine.
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is the main weapon of the 6th Ranger Battalion, and is used by some of the Filipino Guerrillas. Lt. Riley (Craig McLachlan) begins the raid by firing the opening shot with an M1 Garand. Also using the rifle are Captain Prince (James Franco), Cpl. Aliteri (James Carpathian), Cpl. Guittierez (Mark Consuelos), PFC Aldridge (Clayne Crawford) before he switches it for an M1A1 Bazooka, his spotter PFC Lucas (Sam Worthington) and PFC Daly (Diarmid Heidenreich).
Machine Guns
M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle
The M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle is used by the Rangers to lay suppressive fire during the assault. A Filipino Guerrilla uses the BAR as well.
Browning M1917A1
A Browning M1917A1 is one of the machine guns used by the Filipino guerrillas to hold the bridge.
Browning M1919A4
A Browning M1919A4 is used at the bridge by Filipino guerrillas to hold off Japanese soldiers.
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB briefly appears mounted on an Army truck transporting the Rangers at the film's beginning. The M2 is also mounted on the US truck at the film's end, identified by the long barrel and the ammunition box.
Other
M1A1 Bazooka
M1A1 Bazookas are used against tanks by Rangers PFC Aldridge (Clayne Crawford) and PFC Lucas (Sam Worthington). One of the Guerrillas at the bridge uses one as well.
M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher with M9A1 Rifle Grenade
A Ranger fires an M9A1 Rifle Grenade from the M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher fitted to his M1 Garand at a Japanese fuel dump in the camp, creating a spectacular explosion.
Mk 2 Hand grenade
Lt. Foley (Freddie Joe Farnsworth) uses a Mk 2 Hand Grenade to destroy a Japanese pillbox, during which he is wounded and forced to throw a grenade twice to finally silence the pillbox.
Japanese/Collaborator Weapons
Handguns
Mauser 1934 Pocket Pistol
In the Director's Cut, a Black Marketeer and Collaborator fires a Mauser 1934 Pocket Pistol at the resistance when Margaret Utinsky (Connie Nielsen) flees, noticing that the deal was a setup.
Mauser C96
In the Director's Cut, a black marketeer draws a Mauser C96 from the small of his back but is shot by a resistance member after managing to squeeze off one shot.
Nambu Type 14
A Nambu Type 14 is used by Lt. Hikobe (Masa Yamaguchi), the enforcer used by Major Nagai (Motoki Kobayashi), to execute prisoners in retaliation for an attempted escape by one of them. Nagai later draws his own Type 14 during the raid, but holsters it when he picks up a Type 99 Light Machine Gun. During a struggle with 1st Sgt. Sid "Top" Wojo (Max Martini), Wojo manages to grab it from the holster, killing Nagai and emptying it into his body. A Japanese officer briefly uses on in Manila when chasing after the fleeing resistance.
Rifles
Arisaka Type 38
The Arisaka Type 38 is the main weapon of the Japanese soldiers and guards, who use it throughout the film.
Arisaka Type 99
The Arisaka Type 99 is used by Japanese soldiers during the execution of American POWs at Palawan and later by soldiers at Cabanatuan Camp. Both models share similar external features, save for a different barrel shape reflecting the use of a more powerful 7.7x58mm Arisaka cartridge.
Machine Guns
Type 11 Light Machine Gun
A Type 11 light machine gun is fired by the Japanese soldiers in the pillbox during the raid. There are only a few brief shots of the barrel, but enough to confirm it as a Type 11.
Type 97 Light Machine Gun
A Type 97 Light Machine Gun is seen mounted on two Type 95 Ha-go Tanks; one rolling from the POW camp garage, and one attacking the bridge held by the Filipino Guerrillas.
Type 99 Light Machine Gun
The Type 99 Light Machine Gun is the main machine gun of the Japanese troops, who use it to execute burning prisoners at Palawan and to defend the POW camp. Major Nagai (Motoki Kobayashi), the camp commandant, seizes one from a dead Japanese soldier, using it to fire at 1st Sgt. Sid "Top" Wojo (Max Martini) and PFC Daly (Diarmid Heidenreich) when they try to take out the mortar nest. He later stabs Wojo with the fixed bayonet, wounding but not killing him.
Other
Type 89 "Knee Mortar"
A Japanese soldier uses a Type 89 "Knee Mortar" against the Filipino Guerrillas holding the bridge.
