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[[Image:Battle_Los_Angeles_New-poster.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Battle: Los Angeles'' (2011)]] | [[Image:Battle_Los_Angeles_New-poster.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Battle: Los Angeles'' (2011)]] | ||
'''''Battle: Los Angeles''''' (which was also released under the title '''''World Invasion: Battle Los Angeles''''') is a 2011 science fiction war film directed by Jonathan Liebesman and produced by Columbia Pictures. The film stars [[Aaron Eckhart]] as Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz, a Marine on the verge of retirement and whose actions in battle start to cause concern among some of the men under his command; however, this is interrupted when the titular battle begins as a meteor shower turns out to be the first phase of an alien invasion. The film was made with the cooperation of the US Department of Defense and the United States Marine Corps, who supplied the production with authentic armor and aircraft. The events of the film are supposed to be tied into the "Battle of Los Angeles", an event in early 1942 when the US military opened fire on what were thought to be Japanese aircraft over the city; the "Battle" turned out to be a false alarm, though some believe the antiaircraft batteries were firing at alien spacecraft (an incident that also loosely inspired the 1979 [[Steven Spielberg]] film ''[[1941]]''). The film's cast includes [[Michelle Rodriguez]], [[Ramon Rodriguez]], [[Bridget Moynahan]], and [[Michael Peña]]. | '''''Battle: Los Angeles''''' (which was also released under the title '''''World Invasion: Battle Los Angeles''''') is a 2011 science fiction war film directed by Jonathan Liebesman and produced by Columbia Pictures. A poorly-received [[Battle: Los Angeles (VG)|videogame adaptation]] of the movie, developed by Saber Interactive and published by Konami, was also released together with the film. The film stars [[Aaron Eckhart]] as Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz, a Marine on the verge of retirement and whose actions in battle start to cause concern among some of the men under his command; however, this is interrupted when the titular battle begins as a meteor shower turns out to be the first phase of an alien invasion. The film was made with the cooperation of the US Department of Defense and the United States Marine Corps, who supplied the production with authentic armor and aircraft. The events of the film are supposed to be tied into the "Battle of Los Angeles", an event in early 1942 when the US military opened fire on what were thought to be Japanese aircraft over the city; the "Battle" turned out to be a false alarm, though some believe the antiaircraft batteries were firing at alien spacecraft (an incident that also loosely inspired the 1979 [[Steven Spielberg]] film ''[[1941]]''). The film's cast includes [[Michelle Rodriguez]], [[Ramon Rodriguez]], [[Bridget Moynahan]], and [[Michael Peña]]. | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==M4A1 Carbine== | ==M4A1 Carbine== | ||
The [[ | |||
[[Image: | The [[M4A1 Carbine]] is one of the main weapons utilized by the U.S. Armed Forces in the film. The M4A1 is seen in the hands of members of the 2nd Battalion 5th Marines including Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) and Second Lieutenant William Martinez ([[Ramon Rodriguez]]). USAF Technical Sergeant Elena Santos ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) is also seen with an M4. The Marines' M4A1 carbines are fitted with ACOG scopes, RIS foregrips, Surefire Universal weaponlights, and most interestingly, AN/PEQ-15 laser designators; an improved, compact version of the AN/PEQ-2 system first employed in the early 2000's. In several scenes, bayonets are seen fixed on the M4s (which appear to be OKC-3S bayonets, adopted by the Marines to replace the M9 bayonet). The M4s are also all equipped with what appear to be Magpul Back Up Sights (MBUS) though these are never actually used. While training on Camp Pendelton the M4s are seen with EOtech Holographic sights. According to the Instagram account of XTreme Props, which provided the weapons and military props for the film, the M4s in this movie (notably, the carbine used by Santos) are actually mostly built on Desert Ordnance lower receiver groups. | ||
[[Image:BattleLosAngeles-M4-XtremeProps-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|An M4 Carbine (5.56x45mm) from ''[[Battle: Los Angeles]]''; the weapon pictured here is the actual screen-used M4 used by [[Aaron Eckhart]] in the film, as it appeared on the [https://www.instagram.com/p/BSmtbr5gbRj/ Instagram account] of XTreme Props, which supplied all weapons used in the film. Note that the M4 features a number of accessories not issued in the USMC, including a Surefire RIS (as opposed to the issue Knight's Armament RAS), a TangoDown vertical grip (as opposed to the issue Knight's Armament "Broomhandle"), and a Magpul MBUS rear sight (the USMC issues Knight's Armament and MaTech BUIS). According to XTreme Props, this is also a Colt M4 upper on a Desert Ordnance lower receiver group, instead of a Colt or FN-made lower.]] | |||
[[Image:BattleLAM401.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Behind Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]), an M4A1 carbine can be seen on the right being carried by Technical Sergeant Elena Santos ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) in a production still.]] | |||
[[Image:BLA 22.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Several Marines are seen armed with M4A1 carbines. Note that this is the only inclusion of the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor in the entire movie. Although the Osprey was supposed to be phase out the CH-46E Sea Knight, most units, especially the ones stationed in the West Coast, are still equipped with the Sea Knights.]] | [[Image:BLA 22.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Several Marines are seen armed with M4A1 carbines. Note that this is the only inclusion of the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor in the entire movie. Although the Osprey was supposed to be phase out the CH-46E Sea Knight, most units, especially the ones stationed in the West Coast, are still equipped with the Sea Knights.]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 214.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) raises his M4A1 carbine fitted with an ACOG scope and the AN/PEQ-15 laser designator, an improved, compact version of the AN/PEQ-2 system first employed in the early 2000's.]] | [[Image:BLA 214.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) raises his M4A1 carbine fitted with an ACOG scope and the AN/PEQ-15 laser designator, an improved, compact version of the AN/PEQ-2 system first employed in the early 2000's.]] | ||
[[Image:Battle-_Los_Angeles3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) fires his M4A1 carbine.]] | [[Image:Battle-_Los_Angeles3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) fires his M4A1 carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 217.jpg|thumb|none|600px|2nd Lieutenant William Martinez ([[Ramon Rodriguez]]) fires his M4A1.]] | [[Image:BLA 217.jpg|thumb|none|600px|2nd Lieutenant William Martinez ([[Ramon Rodriguez]]) fires his M4A1.]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 16.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) is seen with his M4A1 carbine slung by his side as he throws an M67 grenade towards a gas station in an attempt to lure the enemy unmanned gunship. Note the ''Resistance 3'' billboard in the background.]] | [[Image:BLA 16.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) is seen with his M4A1 carbine slung by his side as he throws an M67 grenade towards a gas station in an attempt to lure the enemy unmanned gunship. Note the ''Resistance 3'' billboard in the background.]] | ||
[[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm. Note slight difference in shape of stock compared to older model M4.]] | |||
[[Image:Battle-_Los_Angeles2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Technical Sergeant Elena Santos ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) aims her M4A1 carbine. Note that she is the only one who is seen with a M4A1 that uses the standard handguard instead of the RIS rails handguard.]] | [[Image:Battle-_Los_Angeles2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Technical Sergeant Elena Santos ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) aims her M4A1 carbine. Note that she is the only one who is seen with a M4A1 that uses the standard handguard instead of the RIS rails handguard.]] | ||
[[File:BLA 018.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Santos uses the bayonet on an alien soldier.]] | [[File:BLA 018.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Santos uses the bayonet on an alien soldier. The bayonet appears to be the Marine Corps OKC-3S bayonet which incorrect for Santos to use as Airmen use the M9 Bayonet.]] | ||
[[File:BLA 208.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Santos with her M4A1 that has the bayonet fixed on | [[File:BLA 208.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Santos with her M4A1 that has the OKC-3S bayonet (as seen by the oval EGA logo on the grip) fixed on the barrel.]] | ||
==M16A4 | ==M16A4== | ||
The [[ | The [[M16A4]] is carried by various Marines fitted with ACOG scopes (both TA31F and TA31RCO models in Larue Precision mounts), RIS foregrips, Surefire flashlights mounted in Viking Tactics mounts, Viking Tactics rifle slings, Magpul MBUS rear sights, and AN/PEQ-15 IR designators. Soldiers of the 40th Infantry Division (Californian Army National Guard) are also armed with M16A4s, but without the AN/PEQ-15s. Joe Rincon ([[Michael Peña]]) is seen using the M16A4 as well. | ||
[[File:BattleLA M16A4.jpg|thumb|600px|none| | [[File:BattleLA M16A4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|M16A4 rifle with AN/PEQ-15 IR designator, RIS foregrip, ACOG scope and Magpul MBUS Rear Sight - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:BLA 046.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the M16A4 rifles is taken from the armory.]] | [[File:BLA 046.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the M16A4 rifles is taken from the armory.]] | ||
[[File:BLA 048.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine receives his M16A4 (fitted with a TA31RCO ACOG in this shot).]] | [[File:BLA 048.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine receives his M16A4 (fitted with a TA31RCO ACOG in this shot).]] | ||
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
== FN M249 SAW == | == FN M249 SAW == | ||
The [[ | The full-length E2 model of the [[M249 SAW]] with long barrel and fixed synthetic buttstock is carried by U.S. Marines, most notably by Cpl. Nick Stavrou ([[Gino Anthony Pesi]]) and LCpl. Corey Simmons ([[Taylor Handley]]) fitted with Trijicon ACOG scopes. | ||
[[Image:Fn m249saw mk2 10-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN M249E2 SAW, equipped with a 200 round ammo drum - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Fn m249saw mk2 10-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN M249E2 SAW, equipped with a 200 round ammo drum - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 011.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Simmons ([[Taylor Handley]]) aims his M249. Note that he seems to be using the iron sights instead of the ACOG, which is possible since the scope has a 'tunnel' in the mount that allows for this.]] | [[Image:BLA 011.jpg|thumb|none|600px|LCpl. Corey Simmons ([[Taylor Handley]]) aims his M249. Note that he seems to be using the iron sights instead of the ACOG, which is possible since the scope has a 'tunnel' in the mount that allows for this.]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 216.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Simmons takes cover with his M249 SAW when Nantz and his Marines engage the alien soldiers.]] | [[Image:BLA 216.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Simmons takes cover with his M249 SAW when Nantz and his Marines engage the alien soldiers.]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 087.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Nick Stavrou ([[Gino Anthony Pesi]]) with the M249.]] | [[Image:BLA 087.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Nick Stavrou ([[Gino Anthony Pesi]]) with the M249 SAW on top of the bus.]] | ||
[[Image:Battle_los_angeles5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Marine is seen shooting at an alien soldier with his M249 SAW.]] | [[Image:Battle_los_angeles5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Marine is seen shooting at an alien soldier with his M249 SAW.]] | ||
== FN M249 SAW Paratrooper == | |||
At least two E3 Paratrooper models of the [[M249 SAW]] with M4-style collapsible buttstocks and plastic belt box can be seen carried by U.S. Marines while they're boarding the helicopters at Camp Pendleton. | |||
[[Image:M249 Para ACOG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M249E3 SAW Paratrooper with ACOG scope and 100-round woodland camo cloth ammo bag - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M249 Para ACOG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M249E3 SAW Paratrooper with ACOG scope and 100-round woodland camo cloth ammo bag - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:BLA 1003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine is the background carries | [[File:BLA 1003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine is the background carries his M249 SAW paratrooper.]] | ||
[[File:BLA 1004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SAW paratrooper is seen on the right.]] | [[File:BLA 1004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SAW paratrooper is seen on the right carried by the same Marine.]] | ||
[[File:BLA 1005.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:BLA 1005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Along with the Marine on the right (clearly showing the plastic belt box), another Marine on the left is seen with a M249 SAW paratrooper, with the M4 style collapsible buttstock clearly visible.]] | ||
==FN M240 Machine Gun== | ==FN M240 Machine Gun== | ||
Several models of the [[M240]] | Several models of the [[M240 machine gun]] are seen used in the film. The "D" model of the M240 machine gun is visible on the ramp of the U.S.M.C. CH-46 Sea Knight carrying Nance's Marines as well as on the UH-1 Huey helicopter sent to retrieve the Marines at the police station. The M240B is seen mounted on Marine LAV's and can briefly be seen being carried by a Marine. Nantz is seen manning the M240B when the Marines commandeer an LAV. Also, the coaxial-mounted version M240C is utilized by the LAV-25 and an M1A1 Abrams tank. | ||
[[Image:M240d.jpg|thumb|500px|none|FN M240D vehicle and aircraft-mount version with spade grips - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M240d.jpg|thumb|500px|none|FN M240D vehicle and aircraft-mount version with spade grips - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 049.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The mounted version of the M240 machine gun is visible on the ramp of the U.S.M.C. CH-46 Sea Knight. ]] | [[Image:BLA 049.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The mounted version of the M240 machine gun is visible on the ramp of the U.S.M.C. CH-46 Sea Knight. ]] | ||
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[[File:M240-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|FN M240B - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[File:M240-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|FN M240B - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 050.jpg|thumb|600px||none|An LAV crew member mans the M240B.]] | [[Image:BLA 050.jpg|thumb|600px||none|An LAV crew member mans the M240B.]] | ||
[[File:BLA 009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine on the left of the image can briefly be seen with | [[File:BLA 009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine on the left of the image can briefly be seen with an M240B .]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 016.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Nantz is seen manning the M240B when the Marines commandeer an LAV. Also visible in this shot is the firing port for the LAV-25's coaxial M240C, mounted next to the LAV's main armament.]] | [[Image:BLA 016.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Nantz is seen manning the M240B when the Marines commandeer an LAV. Also visible in this shot is the firing port for the LAV-25's coaxial M240C, mounted next to the LAV's main armament.]] | ||
[[File:BLAspec 03.jpg|thumb|550px|none|During boot camp, [[Aaron Eckhart]] gets to train with the M240B mounted on a Humvee in behind the scenes footage.]] | [[File:BLAspec 03.jpg|thumb|550px|none|During boot camp, [[Aaron Eckhart]] gets to train with the M240B mounted on a Humvee in behind the scenes footage.]] | ||
==Browning M2HB | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
The [[ | The [[Browning M2HB]] is seen mounted on various Marine Humvees as well as in a machine gun nest at the Santa Monica Airport. Cpl. Jason Lockett ([[Cory Hardrict]]) is seen using a Humvee's M2 to fire at alien soldiers on an overpass. The M2HB is also seen mounted on an M1A1 Abrams tank and on AAVP7A1 amphibious APCs in news footage. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 036.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl Jason Lockett ([[Cory Hardrict]]) is seen manning the Browning M2HB from a disabled Humvee.]] | [[Image:BLA 036.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl Jason Lockett ([[Cory Hardrict]]) is seen manning the Browning M2HB from a disabled Humvee.]] | ||
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==Browning M3 Heavy Machine Gun== | ==Browning M3 Heavy Machine Gun== | ||
When Nantz meets Lt. Martinez, several Marines can be seen mounting a [[ | When Nantz meets Lt. Martinez, several Marines can be seen mounting a [[Browning M3]] at the side of a UH-1N Huey helicopter at MCAS Camp Pendleton (in a continuity error, they are seen mounting the machine gun twice). | ||
[[Image:Browning-M3A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M3 Aircraft - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:Browning-M3A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M3 Aircraft - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[File:BLA 034.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine flight crew to the left can be seen mounting a [[Browning M3 heavy machine gun|Browning M3]] at the side of a UH-1N Huey helicopter at MCAS Camp Pendleton and...]] | [[File:BLA 034.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine flight crew to the left can be seen mounting a [[Browning M3 heavy machine gun|Browning M3]] at the side of a UH-1N Huey helicopter at MCAS Camp Pendleton and...]] | ||
[[File:BLA 045.jpg|thumb|none|600px|... in a continuity error, they mount the machine gun twice.]] | [[File:BLA 045.jpg|thumb|none|600px|... in a continuity error, they mount the machine gun twice.]] | ||
=Heavy Weapons= | =Heavy Weapons= | ||
== BGM-71 TOW == | == BGM-71 TOW == | ||
In some shots, USMC AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters can be seen armed with [[BGM-71 TOW]] missiles on the wing pylons. | In some shots, USMC AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters can be seen armed with [[BGM-71 TOW]] missiles on the wing pylons. | ||
[[ | [[File:TOW AH-1W.jpg|thumb|none|400px|BGM-71 TOW mounted on AH-1W - 152mm]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 045.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Super Cobra helicopter in the background can be seen with two BGM-71 TOW launchers mounted on the outboard wing pylon]] | [[Image:BLA 045.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Super Cobra helicopter in the background can be seen with two BGM-71 TOW launchers mounted on the outboard wing pylon]] | ||
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==M197 Vulcan== | ==M197 Vulcan== | ||
The [[ | The [[M197 Vulcan]] appears in the film as the secondary armament of USMC AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters. | ||
[[Image:M197Gatling.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M197 Vulcan 20mm]] | [[Image:M197Gatling.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M197 Vulcan 20mm]] | ||
[[File:BLA 283.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A pair of AH-1W Super Cobras fly past SSgt. Nantz, the M197 Vulcan's chin-mounted on each one.]] | [[File:BLA 283.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A pair of AH-1W Super Cobras fly past SSgt. Nantz, the M197 Vulcan's chin-mounted on each one.]] | ||
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=Other= | =Other= | ||
==M203 Grenade Launcher== | ==M203 Grenade Launcher== | ||
The [[M203 grenade launcher]] is seen | The standard length [[M203 grenade launcher]] is seen mounted on some U.S. Marines M16A4s. | ||
[[Image:M16A4M203ACOG.jpg|thumb|none|501px|M203 grenade launcher 40mm mounted on M16A4 rifle 5.56x45mm with ACOG scope]] | [[Image:M16A4M203ACOG.jpg|thumb|none|501px|M203 grenade launcher 40mm mounted on M16A4 rifle 5.56x45mm with ACOG scope]] | ||
[[File:BLA 009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine on the left edge of the image can be seen scanning with his M16A4/M203.]] | [[File:BLA 009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine on the left edge of the image can be seen scanning with his M16A4/M203.]] | ||
[[File:BLA 063.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another Marine with his M16A4 with an M203 grenade launcher.]] | [[File:BLA 063.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another Marine with his M16A4 with an M203 grenade launcher.]] | ||
==M203A1 Grenade Launcher== | |||
The [[M203A1 grenade launcher]] is seen used by several U.S. Marines as well mounted on the M4A1 carbines, most notably Cpl. Jason Lockett ([[Cory Hardrict]]) and Cpl. Lee Imlay ([[Will Rothhaar]]) where the latter is seen using his M203A1 to detonate an explosive during the final battle. | |||
[[File:CM4-M203.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M4A1 carbine with M203A1 grenade launcher - 5.56x45mm NATO / 40x46mm]] | |||
[[File:BLA 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Jason Lockett ([[Cory Hardrict]]) holds his M4A1 carbine fitted with the shorter M203A1 grenade launcher.]] | |||
[[File:BLA 019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Lockett holds up his M4A1 carbine with the M203A1 grenade launcher during the final battle.]] | |||
[[Image:Battle los angeles7.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Marine utilizes his M203A1 grenade launcher during the final battle.]] | |||
[[File:BLA 040.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Lee Imlay ([[Will Rothhaar]]) using his M203A1 to detonate an explosive during the final battle.]] | |||
[[File:BLA 024.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Imlay and Lockett aiming their M4A1 Carbines with M203A1 grenade launchers during the final battle.]] | |||
== M136 AT4 == | == M136 AT4 == | ||
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==M18 smoke grenade== | ==M18 smoke grenade== | ||
Cpl. Lee Imlay ([[Will Rothhaar]]) is seen tossing an M18 smoke grenade in order to mark a landing zone at the police station. | Cpl. Lee Imlay ([[Will Rothhaar]]) is seen tossing an [[M18 smoke grenade]] in order to mark a landing zone at the police station. | ||
[[Image:M18red.jpg|thumb|300px|none|M18 smoke grenade]] | [[Image:M18red.jpg|thumb|300px|none|M18 smoke grenade]] | ||
[[File:BLA 085.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Lee Imlay ([[Will Rothhaar]]) is seen tossing an M18 smoke grenade in order to mark a landing zone at the police station.]] | [[File:BLA 085.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Lee Imlay ([[Will Rothhaar]]) is seen tossing an M18 smoke grenade in order to mark a landing zone at the police station.]] | ||
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Battle: Los Angeles (which was also released under the title World Invasion: Battle Los Angeles) is a 2011 science fiction war film directed by Jonathan Liebesman and produced by Columbia Pictures. A poorly-received videogame adaptation of the movie, developed by Saber Interactive and published by Konami, was also released together with the film. The film stars Aaron Eckhart as Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz, a Marine on the verge of retirement and whose actions in battle start to cause concern among some of the men under his command; however, this is interrupted when the titular battle begins as a meteor shower turns out to be the first phase of an alien invasion. The film was made with the cooperation of the US Department of Defense and the United States Marine Corps, who supplied the production with authentic armor and aircraft. The events of the film are supposed to be tied into the "Battle of Los Angeles", an event in early 1942 when the US military opened fire on what were thought to be Japanese aircraft over the city; the "Battle" turned out to be a false alarm, though some believe the antiaircraft batteries were firing at alien spacecraft (an incident that also loosely inspired the 1979 Steven Spielberg film 1941). The film's cast includes Michelle Rodriguez, Ramon Rodriguez, Bridget Moynahan, and Michael Peña.
The following weapons were used in the film Battle: Los Angeles:
Handguns
Beretta 92FS
Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz (Aaron Eckhart) is notably seen firing a Beretta 92FS (used as the substitute for the Military M9) pistol at the alien soldiers during the final battle. In a continuity error, he is seen first firing the handgun and then in the next scene he is actually seen drawing the handgun. A Marine is also seen drawing one out during the first encounter of the alien soldiers.
Rifles
M4A1 Carbine
The M4A1 Carbine is one of the main weapons utilized by the U.S. Armed Forces in the film. The M4A1 is seen in the hands of members of the 2nd Battalion 5th Marines including Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz (Aaron Eckhart) and Second Lieutenant William Martinez (Ramon Rodriguez). USAF Technical Sergeant Elena Santos (Michelle Rodriguez) is also seen with an M4. The Marines' M4A1 carbines are fitted with ACOG scopes, RIS foregrips, Surefire Universal weaponlights, and most interestingly, AN/PEQ-15 laser designators; an improved, compact version of the AN/PEQ-2 system first employed in the early 2000's. In several scenes, bayonets are seen fixed on the M4s (which appear to be OKC-3S bayonets, adopted by the Marines to replace the M9 bayonet). The M4s are also all equipped with what appear to be Magpul Back Up Sights (MBUS) though these are never actually used. While training on Camp Pendelton the M4s are seen with EOtech Holographic sights. According to the Instagram account of XTreme Props, which provided the weapons and military props for the film, the M4s in this movie (notably, the carbine used by Santos) are actually mostly built on Desert Ordnance lower receiver groups.
M16A4
The M16A4 is carried by various Marines fitted with ACOG scopes (both TA31F and TA31RCO models in Larue Precision mounts), RIS foregrips, Surefire flashlights mounted in Viking Tactics mounts, Viking Tactics rifle slings, Magpul MBUS rear sights, and AN/PEQ-15 IR designators. Soldiers of the 40th Infantry Division (Californian Army National Guard) are also armed with M16A4s, but without the AN/PEQ-15s. Joe Rincon (Michael Peña) is seen using the M16A4 as well.
Machine Guns
FN M249 SAW
The full-length E2 model of the M249 SAW with long barrel and fixed synthetic buttstock is carried by U.S. Marines, most notably by Cpl. Nick Stavrou (Gino Anthony Pesi) and LCpl. Corey Simmons (Taylor Handley) fitted with Trijicon ACOG scopes.
FN M249 SAW Paratrooper
At least two E3 Paratrooper models of the M249 SAW with M4-style collapsible buttstocks and plastic belt box can be seen carried by U.S. Marines while they're boarding the helicopters at Camp Pendleton.
FN M240 Machine Gun
Several models of the M240 machine gun are seen used in the film. The "D" model of the M240 machine gun is visible on the ramp of the U.S.M.C. CH-46 Sea Knight carrying Nance's Marines as well as on the UH-1 Huey helicopter sent to retrieve the Marines at the police station. The M240B is seen mounted on Marine LAV's and can briefly be seen being carried by a Marine. Nantz is seen manning the M240B when the Marines commandeer an LAV. Also, the coaxial-mounted version M240C is utilized by the LAV-25 and an M1A1 Abrams tank.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB is seen mounted on various Marine Humvees as well as in a machine gun nest at the Santa Monica Airport. Cpl. Jason Lockett (Cory Hardrict) is seen using a Humvee's M2 to fire at alien soldiers on an overpass. The M2HB is also seen mounted on an M1A1 Abrams tank and on AAVP7A1 amphibious APCs in news footage.
Browning M3 Heavy Machine Gun
When Nantz meets Lt. Martinez, several Marines can be seen mounting a Browning M3 at the side of a UH-1N Huey helicopter at MCAS Camp Pendleton (in a continuity error, they are seen mounting the machine gun twice).
Heavy Weapons
BGM-71 TOW
In some shots, USMC AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters can be seen armed with BGM-71 TOW missiles on the wing pylons.
M242 Bushmaster chaingun
The 25mm M242 Bushmaster chaingun is the main gun of the Marines' LAV-25 armored personnel carrier seen throughout the film.
M197 Vulcan
The M197 Vulcan appears in the film as the secondary armament of USMC AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters.
GAU-8/A Avenger
When the Marines are scrambled to counter the invasion, two A-10A Thunderbolt IIs can be seen sitting on the tarmac, complete with their General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger cannons.
Mk 19 Grenade Launcher
The Mk 19 grenade launcher is briefly seen mounted on a Marine Humvee when Nantz and his squad first take the streets in Santa Monica. Mk 19s can also be seen in the mini-turrets of USMC AAVP7A1 amphibious transports in news footage earlier in the movie.
Other
M203 Grenade Launcher
The standard length M203 grenade launcher is seen mounted on some U.S. Marines M16A4s.
M203A1 Grenade Launcher
The M203A1 grenade launcher is seen used by several U.S. Marines as well mounted on the M4A1 carbines, most notably Cpl. Jason Lockett (Cory Hardrict) and Cpl. Lee Imlay (Will Rothhaar) where the latter is seen using his M203A1 to detonate an explosive during the final battle.
M136 AT4
One of the Marines is seen carrying the M136 AT4 after acquiring it from the wreckage of the FOB. Technical Sergeant Elena Santos (Michelle Rodriguez) uses it in the battle to destroy an alien drone. The sound editing crew seems to the treat the AT4 as a guided weapon, judging by the squealing lock-on tone heard before firing, despite the fact that Santos was actually aiming at the drone's flight path rather than the drone itself.
M67 hand grenade
Nantz is notably seen using an M67 hand grenade to detonate a gas station.
M18 smoke grenade
Cpl. Lee Imlay (Will Rothhaar) is seen tossing an M18 smoke grenade in order to mark a landing zone at the police station.
M252 Mortar
A Marine mortar team is seen using an M252 mortar when Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz (Aaron Eckhart) and his platoon arrives in Los Angeles.
M112 C4 Demolition Charge
During the battle on the highway, Marines are seen hiding M112 C4 demolition charges in wrecked vehicles as the aliens advance. While obviously no movie would have actors handling actual plastic explosive charges, the prop charges emulate the lettering of the real thing.
