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[[File:Oba Poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Oba: The Last Samurai (2011) | [[File:Oba Poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Oba: The Last Samurai'' (2011)]] | ||
'''''Oba: The Last Samurai''''' (Also known in Japan as 太平洋の奇跡−フォックスと呼ばれた男, Miracle of the Pacific: The Man Called Fox) is a 2011 Japanese-American war film based on the real life story of Captain Sakae Ōba ([[Yutaka Takenouchi]]), whom led a band of former IJA soldiers-turned guerrillas against the US Marines occupying Saipan. | '''''Oba: The Last Samurai''''' (Also known in Japan as 太平洋の奇跡−フォックスと呼ばれた男, Miracle of the Pacific: The Man Called Fox) is a 2011 Japanese-American war film based on the real life story of Captain Sakae Ōba ([[Yutaka Takenouchi]]), whom led a band of former IJA soldiers-turned guerrillas against the US Marines occupying Saipan. | ||
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==Nambu Type 14== | ==Nambu Type 14== | ||
A Japanese soldier can be seen using a [[Nambu Type 14]] when leading a patrol. | A Japanese soldier can be seen using a [[Nambu Type 14]] when leading a patrol. | ||
[[File:NambuType14Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Nambu Type 14 - 8x22mm]] | [[File:NambuType14Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Nambu Type 14 - 8x22mm Nambu]] | ||
[[File:Oba IJA Nambu.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier armed with a Nambu Type 14 leads a patrol through the jungle.]] | [[File:Oba IJA Nambu.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier armed with a Nambu Type 14 leads a patrol through the jungle.]] | ||
[[File:Oba IJA Nambu 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier aims his Nambu.]] | [[File:Oba IJA Nambu 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier aims his Nambu.]] | ||
==Walther PP== | ==Walther PP== | ||
Captain Sakae Ōba ([[Yutaka Takenouchi]]) and other Japanese officers use the [[Walther_PP_Pistol_Series#Walther_PP|Walther PP]]. This is an odd choice, although it is possible that it was merely purchased as a custom sidearm from China. | Captain Sakae Ōba ([[Yutaka Takenouchi]]) and other Japanese officers use the [[Walther_PP_Pistol_Series#Walther_PP|Walther PP]]. This is an odd choice, although it is possible that it was merely purchased as a custom sidearm from China. Many Japanese officers also bought their own sidearms over the standard issue Nambu. | ||
[[File:Walther_PP.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther PP - .32 ACP]] | [[File:Walther_PP.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther PP - .32 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Oba IJA WaltherPP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A wounded Japanese soldier commits suicide with a Walther PP.]] | [[File:Oba IJA WaltherPP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A wounded Japanese soldier commits suicide with a Walther PP.]] | ||
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==M1 Thompson== | ==M1 Thompson== | ||
One of the US Marines can be seen firing an [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1_Thompson|M1 Thompson]] during the Japanese banzai charge, distinguished by it's L-sight. | One of the US Marines can be seen firing an [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1_Thompson|M1 Thompson]] during the Japanese banzai charge, distinguished by it's L-sight. | ||
[[File:M1Thompson.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:M1Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Oba USMC ThompsonM1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US | [[File:Oba USMC ThompsonM1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US Marine fires an M1 Thompson.]] | ||
[[File:Oba USMC ThompsonM1 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the M1 Thompson.]] | [[File:Oba USMC ThompsonM1 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the M1 Thompson.]] | ||
==M1A1 Thompson== | ==M1A1 Thompson== | ||
Horiuchi ([[Toshiaki Karasawa]]), a Japanese guerrilla, uses an [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1A1_Thompson|M1A1 Thompson]]. The weapon is also seen in the hands | Horiuchi ([[Toshiaki Karasawa]]), a Japanese guerrilla, uses an captured [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1A1_Thompson|M1A1 Thompson]]. The weapon is also seen in the hands of other US Marines. | ||
[[File:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Oba Munroe ThompsonM1A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Munroe ([[Harlan Glenn]]) fires his M1A1 Thompson.]] | [[File:Oba Munroe ThompsonM1A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Munroe ([[Harlan Glenn]]) fires his M1A1 Thompson.]] | ||
[[File:Oba Horiuchi ThomsponM1A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Horiuchi ([[Toshiaki Karasawa]]) with his Thompson.]] | [[File:Oba Horiuchi ThomsponM1A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Horiuchi ([[Toshiaki Karasawa]]) with his captured Thompson.]] | ||
[[File:Oba Horiuchi ThomsponM1A1 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Ōba gets a close-look at the barrel.]] | [[File:Oba Horiuchi ThomsponM1A1 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Ōba gets a close-look at the barrel.]] | ||
[[File:Oba Chieko ThompsonM1A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Horiuchi shows Chieko Aono ([[Mao Inoue]]) how to sight the M1A1 Thompson.]] | [[File:Oba Chieko ThompsonM1A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Horiuchi shows Chieko Aono ([[Mao Inoue]]) how to sight the M1A1 Thompson.]] | ||
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==Winchester Model 1912 "Trench Gun"== | ==Winchester Model 1912 "Trench Gun"== | ||
A US Marine can be seen with a [[Winchester Model 1912|Winchester Model 1912 "Trench Gun"]] on patrol. | A US Marine can be seen with a [[Winchester Model 1912|Winchester Model 1912 "Trench Gun"]] on patrol. | ||
[[File:WinchesterM12Trench.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:WinchesterM12Trench.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1912 "Trench Gun" - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[File:Oba USMC TrenchGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US Marine on patrol wields a Winchester Model 1912 "Trench Gun".]] | [[File:Oba USMC TrenchGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US Marine on patrol wields a Winchester Model 1912 "Trench Gun".]] | ||
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==Arisaka Type 38== | ==Arisaka Type 38== | ||
Several Japanese soldiers are armed with the [[Arisaka_Rifle#Arisaka_Type_38|Arisaka Type 38]]. | Several Japanese soldiers are armed with the [[Arisaka_Rifle#Arisaka_Type_38|Arisaka Type 38]]. | ||
[[File:Arisakat38.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Arisakat38.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mmSR Arisaka]] | ||
[[File:Oba IJA Arisaka38.jpg|thumb|none|600px|IJA soldiers line up with Arisaka Type 38 rifles.]] | [[File:Oba IJA Arisaka38.jpg|thumb|none|600px|IJA soldiers line up with Arisaka Type 38 rifles.]] | ||
[[File:Oba IJA Arisaka38 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|IJA soldiers open fire.]] | [[File:Oba IJA Arisaka38 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|IJA soldiers open fire.]] | ||
[[File:Oba IJA Arisaka38 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier with an Arisaka 38.]] | [[File:Oba IJA Arisaka38 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier with an Arisaka 38.]] | ||
[[File:Oba IJA Arisaka38 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the Type 38.]] | [[File:Oba IJA Arisaka38 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the Type 38.]] | ||
==Arisaka Type 35== | |||
At least, one IJA soldier can be seen with an Arisaka Type 35 rifle. | |||
[[File:Oba IJA Arisaka99 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier ambushes a Marine patrol. Note the striking rear sight (rear sight ladder).]] | |||
[[File:Oba IJA Arisaka99 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same Japanese soldier firing his Arisaka 99.]] | |||
==Arisaka Type 99== | ==Arisaka Type 99== | ||
The main weapon of the IJA troops is the [[Arisaka_Rifle#Arisaka_Type_99|Arisaka Type 99]] last-ditch rifle. | The main weapon of the IJA troops is the [[Arisaka_Rifle#Arisaka_Type_99|Arisaka Type 99]] last-ditch rifle. | ||
[[File:T99ss.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:T99ss.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm]] | ||
[[File:Oba IJA Arisaka99.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Japanese soldiers | [[File:Oba IJA Arisaka99.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Japanese soldiers move into position with Type 99 rifles.]] | ||
[[File:Oba IJA Arisaka99 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier with a Type 99 gives the order to charge.]] | [[File:Oba IJA Arisaka99 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier with a Type 99 gives the order to charge.]] | ||
[[File:Oba IJA Arisaka99 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier wielding a flag mounted on | [[File:Oba IJA Arisaka99 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier wielding a flag mounted on his Type 99 is shot down by a Marine.]] | ||
[[File:Oba IJA Arisaka99 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese sniper with an Arisaka Type 99.]] | [[File:Oba IJA Arisaka99 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese sniper with an Arisaka Type 99.]] | ||
==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
The main weapon of the US Marines in the film is the [[M1 Garand#M1 Garand|M1 Garand]]. | The main weapon of the US Marines in the film is the [[M1 Garand#M1 Garand|M1 Garand]]. | ||
[[File:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1 Garand - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:Oba USMC M1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1 Garand lying in a foxhole.]] | [[File:Oba USMC M1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1 Garand lying in a foxhole.]] | ||
[[File:Oba USMC M1 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine takes aim with his M1.]] | [[File:Oba USMC M1 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine takes aim with his M1.]] | ||
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[[File:Oba USMC M1 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marines on patrol.]] | [[File:Oba USMC M1 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marines on patrol.]] | ||
[[File:Oba USMC M1 7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine searches an empty hideout.]] | [[File:Oba USMC M1 7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine searches an empty hideout.]] | ||
[[File:Oba USMC M1 8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|US Military Policemen fire their M1 | [[File:Oba USMC M1 8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|US Military Policemen fire their M1 rifles.]] | ||
==M2 Carbine== | ==M2 Carbine== | ||
US Marines and Japanese guerrillas use the anachronistic [[M1_Carbine#M2_Carbine|M2 Carbine]] with 15-round magazines. | US Marines and Japanese guerrillas use the anachronistic [[M1_Carbine#M2_Carbine|M2 Carbine]] with 15-round magazines. | ||
[[File:M2CarB1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:M2CarB1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M2 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | ||
[[File:Oba USMC Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine armed with an M2 Carbine searches a Japanese soldier.]] | [[File:Oba USMC Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine armed with an M2 Carbine searches a Japanese soldier.]] | ||
[[File:Oba USMC Carbine 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Radioman with a slung M2 Carbine.]] | [[File:Oba USMC Carbine 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Radioman with a slung M2 Carbine.]] | ||
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[[File:Oba USMC Carbine 57.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US Marine aiming his Carbine. Note it appears to lack a magazine of any kind.]] | [[File:Oba USMC Carbine 57.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US Marine aiming his Carbine. Note it appears to lack a magazine of any kind.]] | ||
[[File:Oba Lewis Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Lewis ([[Sean McGowan]]) holds a Carbine.]] | [[File:Oba Lewis Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Lewis ([[Sean McGowan]]) holds a Carbine.]] | ||
[[File:Oba IJA Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese guerrilla fires his M2 Carbine.]] | [[File:Oba IJA Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese guerrilla fires his captured M2 Carbine.]] | ||
[[File:Oba Chieko Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chieko Aono ([[Mao Inoue]]) reaches for an M2 Carbine.]] | [[File:Oba Chieko Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chieko Aono ([[Mao Inoue]]) reaches for an M2 Carbine.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Browning M1919A4== | ==Browning M1919A4== | ||
A US Marine gun crew | A US Marine gun crew use a [[Browning_M1919#Browning_M1919A4|Browning M1919A4]] mounted on an M2 tripod to repel a Japanese banzai charge. | ||
[[File:M1919a4 pre 1943.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:M1919a4 pre 1943.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M1919A4 mounted on M2 tripod - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:Oba USMC M1919.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine opens up with a Browning M1919A4.]] | [[File:Oba USMC M1919.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine opens up with a Browning M1919A4.]] | ||
[[File:Oba USMC M1919 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the barrel, spitting out rounds.]] | [[File:Oba USMC M1919 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the barrel, spitting out rounds.]] | ||
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==Browning M2HB== | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
A [[Browning_M2#Browning_M2_Heavy_Barrel|Browning M2HB]], mounted on an M3 tripod, can be seen in a Marine foxhole. | A [[Browning_M2#Browning_M2_Heavy_Barrel|Browning M2HB]], mounted on an M3 tripod, can be seen in a Marine foxhole. | ||
[[File:Browning-M2-Heavy-Barrel-w-Tripod.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Browning-M2-Heavy-Barrel-w-Tripod.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB on M3 tripod - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[File:Oba USMC M2HB.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Browning M2HB on an M3 tripod in a foxhole.]] | [[File:Oba USMC M2HB.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Browning M2HB on an M3 tripod in a foxhole.]] | ||
==Type 99 Light Machine Gun== | ==Type 99 Light Machine Gun== | ||
The [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]] is used by Japanese soldiers. Chieko Aono ([[Mao Inoue]]) attempts to fire one in one scene, although it malfunctions. | The [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]] is used by Japanese soldiers. Chieko Aono ([[Mao Inoue]]) attempts to fire one in one scene, although it malfunctions. | ||
[[File:Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Type 99 Light Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm Arisaka]] | ||
[[File:Oba IJA Type99.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Type 99 Light Machine Gun mounted in the bunker.]] | [[File:Oba IJA Type99.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Type 99 Light Machine Gun mounted in the bunker.]] | ||
[[File:Oba IJA Type99 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The crew get obliterated by a shell.]] | [[File:Oba IJA Type99 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The crew get obliterated by a shell.]] | ||
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=Grenades= | =Grenades= | ||
==Mk 2 Hand Grenade== | ==Mk 2 Hand Grenade== | ||
Horiuchi ([[Toshiaki Karasawa]]) uses a [[Mk 2 hand grenade|Mk 2 Hand Grenade]]. Note that it is painted yellow, although the yellow Mk 2 grenades had been phased out for olive-drab colors in 1942, two years before the Battle of Saipan. | Horiuchi ([[Toshiaki Karasawa]]) uses a captured [[Mk 2 hand grenade|Mk 2 Hand Grenade]]. Note that it is painted yellow, although the yellow Mk 2 grenades had been phased out for olive-drab colors in 1942, two years before the Battle of Saipan. | ||
[[File:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk 2 High-Explosive Fragmentation Hand Grenade]] | [[File:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk 2 High-Explosive Fragmentation Hand Grenade]] | ||
[[File:Oba Horiuchi Mk2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A highly conspicuous Mk 2 Hand Grenade hanging from Horiuchi's ([[Toshiaki Karasawa]]) belt.]] | [[File:Oba Horiuchi Mk2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A highly conspicuous Mk 2 Hand Grenade hanging from Horiuchi's ([[Toshiaki Karasawa]]) belt.]] | ||
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[[File:Oba IJA Type97 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the Type 97.]] | [[File:Oba IJA Type97 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the Type 97.]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:00, 23 September 2020
Oba: The Last Samurai (Also known in Japan as 太平洋の奇跡−フォックスと呼ばれた男, Miracle of the Pacific: The Man Called Fox) is a 2011 Japanese-American war film based on the real life story of Captain Sakae Ōba (Yutaka Takenouchi), whom led a band of former IJA soldiers-turned guerrillas against the US Marines occupying Saipan.
The following weapons are seen in Oba: The Last Samurai:
Sidearms
Colt M1911A1
Captain Lewis (Sean McGowan) and Lieutenant Lang (James Judd) use the Colt M1911A1 in combat.
FN Model 1910
Captain Sakae Ōba (Yutaka Takenouchi) can be seen with an FN Model 1910 sidearm at one scene. This is actually not unrealistic; Japanese officers often bought more reliable European pistols rather then domestic.
Nambu Type 14
A Japanese soldier can be seen using a Nambu Type 14 when leading a patrol.
Walther PP
Captain Sakae Ōba (Yutaka Takenouchi) and other Japanese officers use the Walther PP. This is an odd choice, although it is possible that it was merely purchased as a custom sidearm from China. Many Japanese officers also bought their own sidearms over the standard issue Nambu.
Submachine Guns
M1 Thompson
One of the US Marines can be seen firing an M1 Thompson during the Japanese banzai charge, distinguished by it's L-sight.
M1A1 Thompson
Horiuchi (Toshiaki Karasawa), a Japanese guerrilla, uses an captured M1A1 Thompson. The weapon is also seen in the hands of other US Marines.
Shotguns
Winchester Model 1912 "Trench Gun"
A US Marine can be seen with a Winchester Model 1912 "Trench Gun" on patrol.
Rifles
Arisaka Type 38
Several Japanese soldiers are armed with the Arisaka Type 38.
Arisaka Type 35
At least, one IJA soldier can be seen with an Arisaka Type 35 rifle.
Arisaka Type 99
The main weapon of the IJA troops is the Arisaka Type 99 last-ditch rifle.
M1 Garand
The main weapon of the US Marines in the film is the M1 Garand.
M2 Carbine
US Marines and Japanese guerrillas use the anachronistic M2 Carbine with 15-round magazines.
Machine Guns
Browning M1919A4
A US Marine gun crew use a Browning M1919A4 mounted on an M2 tripod to repel a Japanese banzai charge.
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB, mounted on an M3 tripod, can be seen in a Marine foxhole.
Type 99 Light Machine Gun
The Type 99 Light Machine Gun is used by Japanese soldiers. Chieko Aono (Mao Inoue) attempts to fire one in one scene, although it malfunctions.
Flamethrowers
M1A1 Flamethrower
A US Marine can be seen with an M1A1 Flamethrower in one scene. Note that it appears to be strapped on upside-down.
Grenades
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
Horiuchi (Toshiaki Karasawa) uses a captured Mk 2 Hand Grenade. Note that it is painted yellow, although the yellow Mk 2 grenades had been phased out for olive-drab colors in 1942, two years before the Battle of Saipan.
Type 97 Hand Grenade
The Type 97 Hand Grenade is seen as a part of Japanese booby-traps.
