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[[Image:hell_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|’’Hell to Eternity’’ (1960)]] | [[Image:hell_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|’’Hell to Eternity’’ (1960)]] | ||
'''''Hell’s to Eternity''''' (1960), directed by Phil Karlson, depicts the battle for Saipan and the heroics of Marine PFC and Navy Cross recipient Guy Galbadon, who captured over 1,000 Japanese in combat. Although Galbadon was a Mexican-American in real life, he was portrayed by actor [[Jeffrey Hunter]] in the movie. The film also starred [[David Janssen]], Vic Damone, John Larch, and Sessue Hayakawa. A neglected youth, raised by a Japanese-American family in Los Angeles, becomes a decorated Marine in World War II by using his fluency in the Japanese language. | '''''Hell’s to Eternity''''' (1960), directed by [[Phil Karlson]], depicts the battle for Saipan and the heroics of Marine PFC and Navy Cross recipient Guy Galbadon, who captured over 1,000 Japanese in combat. Although Galbadon was a Mexican-American in real life, he was portrayed by actor [[Jeffrey Hunter]] in the movie. The film also starred [[David Janssen]], Vic Damone, [[John Larch]], and Sessue Hayakawa. A neglected youth, raised by a Japanese-American family in Los Angeles, becomes a decorated Marine in World War II by using his fluency in the Japanese language. | ||
{{Film Title|Hell to Eternity}} | {{Film Title|Hell to Eternity}} | ||
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=Handguns= | |||
==M1911A1== | |||
Throughout the film, Galbadon carries an [[M1911A1]] pistol. | |||
[[Image: M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|350px|World War II Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:hell76_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Gabaldon with the Colt M1911A12 pistol.]] | |||
[[Image:hell70_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Gabaldon with the holstered Colt.]] | |||
[[Image:hell67_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Gabaldon reacts to his buddy’s death.]] | |||
=Rifles= | |||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
Throughout the film, Marines carry the [[M1 Carbine]]. | Throughout the film, Marines carry the [[M1 Carbine]]. | ||
[[Image: M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image: M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch - .30 Carbine. Most of the World War II variations of the M1 Carbine were sent back to the Military Arsenals and retrofitted with the Bayonet Lug and adjustable rear sight. This is the version seen after late 1945 and all the way until the 1960s. This version is seen most often in World War II movies, despite being anachronistic for most World War II battles.]] | ||
[[Image:hell_actors.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The cast poses with Guy “Gabby” Galbadon (seated). Standing from left to right are [[Jeffrey Hunter]], Vic Damone, and [[David Janssen]].]] | [[Image:hell_actors.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The cast poses with Guy “Gabby” Galbadon (seated). Standing from left to right are [[Jeffrey Hunter]], Vic Damone, and [[David Janssen]].]] | ||
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[[Image:hell18_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sgt. Bill Hazen (David Janssen), left, and Galbadon (Hunter), right, carry the M1 carbine.]] | [[Image:hell18_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sgt. Bill Hazen (David Janssen), left, and Galbadon (Hunter), right, carry the M1 carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:hell22_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Capt. Schwabe (John Larch) carries the M1 carbine.]] | [[Image:hell22_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Capt. Schwabe ([[John Larch]]) carries the M1 carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:hell42_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Cpl. Pete Lewis (Vic Damone) fights with the M1 carbine. Note the anachronistic bayonet.]] | [[Image:hell42_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Cpl. Pete Lewis (Vic Damone) fights with the M1 carbine. Note the anachronistic bayonet.]] | ||
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[[Image:hell54_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] [[Image:hell71_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:hell54_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] [[Image:hell71_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
[[Image:hell81_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Galbadon (Hunter) oversees the Japanese surrender. General Matsui (Sessue Hayakawa) has his back to the camera.]] | [[Image:hell81_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Galbadon (Hunter) oversees the Japanese surrender. General Matsui ([[Sessue Hayakawa]]) has his back to the camera.]] | ||
[[Image:hell83_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:hell83_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
[[Image:hell84_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:hell84_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
[[Image:hell57_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:hell57_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
Throughout the film, Marines carry the [[M1 Garand]]. | Throughout the film, Marines carry the [[M1 Garand]]. | ||
[[Image: M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image: M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:hell2_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Camp Pendleton.]] | |||
[[Image:hell3_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | |||
[[Image:hell6_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Training at Camp Pendleton.]] | |||
[[Image:hell4_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:hell4_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
[[Image:hell9_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The Marines land on Saipan.]] | |||
[[Image:hell38_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Hand-to-hand combat on Saipan.]] | |||
[[Image:hell20_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | |||
[[Image:hell53_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The M1 Garand serves as an emergency field IV.]] | |||
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==M1903 Springfield== | ==M1903 Springfield== | ||
A Japanese sniper carries the [[M1903 Springfield]]. | A Japanese sniper carries the [[M1903 Springfield]]. | ||
[[Image: M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image: M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|450px| Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]] | ||
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==Arisaka Type 99== | ==Arisaka Type 99== | ||
Throughout the film, Japanese soldiers carry the [[Arisaka Type 99]] rifle. | Throughout the film, Japanese soldiers carry the [[Arisaka Type 99]] rifle. | ||
[[Image: T99ss.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image: T99ss.jpg|thumb|none|450px| Arisaka Type-99 Substitute Standard - 7.7x58mm]] | ||
[[Image:hell45_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:hell45_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
[[Image:hell25_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Japanese soldiers taunt the Marines.]] | [[Image:hell25_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Japanese soldiers taunt the Marines.]] | ||
[[Image:hell26_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:hell26_sm.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
[[File:Type 99 rifle and Type 30 bayonet.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Arisaka Type 99 rifle with Type 30 bayonet - 7.7x58mm.]] | |||
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==Type | |||
Throughout the film, Japanese defenders carry a [[Type | ==Type 96 Light Machine Gun== | ||
[[Image: | Throughout the film, Japanese defenders carry a [[Type 96 light machine gun]]. | ||
[[Image:Type96.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Type 96 Light Machine Gun (minus magazine) - 6.5x50mm Arisaka]] | |||
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=Other= | |||
==M29 Mortar== | ==M29 Mortar== | ||
Throughout the film, Japanese forces fire American M29 | Throughout the film, Japanese forces fire American [[M29 Mortar]]s. | ||
[[Image:M29 mortar.jpg|thumb|300px|none|M29 Mortar - 81mm]] | [[Image:M29 mortar.jpg|thumb|300px|none|M29 Mortar - 81mm]] | ||
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[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
[[Category:B&W]] | [[Category:B&W]] | ||
[[Category:Phil Karlson]] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:05, 23 August 2022
Hell’s to Eternity (1960), directed by Phil Karlson, depicts the battle for Saipan and the heroics of Marine PFC and Navy Cross recipient Guy Galbadon, who captured over 1,000 Japanese in combat. Although Galbadon was a Mexican-American in real life, he was portrayed by actor Jeffrey Hunter in the movie. The film also starred David Janssen, Vic Damone, John Larch, and Sessue Hayakawa. A neglected youth, raised by a Japanese-American family in Los Angeles, becomes a decorated Marine in World War II by using his fluency in the Japanese language.
The following weapons were used in the film Hell to Eternity:
Handguns
M1911A1
Throughout the film, Galbadon carries an M1911A1 pistol.
Rifles
M1 Carbine
Throughout the film, Marines carry the M1 Carbine.
M1 Garand
Throughout the film, Marines carry the M1 Garand.
M1903 Springfield
A Japanese sniper carries the M1903 Springfield.
Arisaka Type 99
Throughout the film, Japanese soldiers carry the Arisaka Type 99 rifle.
Type 96 Light Machine Gun
Throughout the film, Japanese defenders carry a Type 96 light machine gun.
Other
M29 Mortar
Throughout the film, Japanese forces fire American M29 Mortars.
M101 Howitzer
Throughout the film, Japanese forces fire the M101 Howitzer.
Type 41 75 mm Mountain Gun
Japanese defenders use a Type 41 75 mm Mountain Gun.
M67 flamethrower tank
Throughout the film, Marines use the M67 flamethrower tank against Japanese defenders. The M67 is an anachronism, as it wasn't developed until the 1950's.
