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''Tumbledown'' is a 1988 English film by the BBC. It is based on the experiences of Robert Lawrence ( | ''Tumbledown'' is a 1988 English film by the BBC. It is based on the experiences of Robert Lawrence ([[Colin Firth]]) who fight in the Falklands war in the combat on Tumbledown mountain. | ||
[[File:BBC_Tumbledown_DVD_Cover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Tumbledown'']] | [[File:BBC_Tumbledown_DVD_Cover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Tumbledown'']] | ||
== L1A1 SLR == | == L1A1 SLR == | ||
The | The [[L1A1 SLR]] is carried by all the soldiers of the Scottish guard, it is also seen in its variant with telescopic sight. | ||
[[File:L1A1-SLR.jpg|thumb|none|500px|L1A1 SLR - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[File:L1A1-SLR.jpg|thumb|none|500px|L1A1 SLR - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
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== FN FAL PARA == | == FN FAL PARA == | ||
The Argentine marines are scarcely visible with FAL rifles, an Argentine who used to go to the dead man used a FAL of folding stock. Later in the climax Robert uses it until he falls wounded. | The Argentine marines are scarcely visible with [[FAL]] rifles, an Argentine who used to go to the dead man used a FAL of folding stock. Later in the climax Robert uses it until he falls wounded. | ||
[[File:Fal_para-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN FAL 50.63 Paratrooper with 18" barrel - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[File:Fal_para-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN FAL 50.63 Paratrooper with 18" barrel - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
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== M16A1 == | == M16A1 == | ||
When the injured Englishmen are on the boat, they are watching "The Hunter" by Michael Cimino on TV. Robert De Niro personifying a soldier is carrying an M16. | When the injured Englishmen are on the boat, they are watching "The Hunter" by Michael Cimino on TV. Robert De Niro personifying a soldier is carrying an [[M16]]. | ||
[[File:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider, used to resemble the M16A1 in many Vietnam era movies. This version has a 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[File:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider, used to resemble the M16A1 in many Vietnam era movies. This version has a 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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== L7A2 == | == L7A2 == | ||
A Scottish guard during combat charges an L7A2. | A Scottish guard during combat charges an [[L7A2 GPMG|L7A2]]. | ||
[[File:L7A2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|British L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[File:L7A2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|British L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
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[[File:Bandicam_2017-08-27_21-21-39-018.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:Bandicam_2017-08-27_21-21-39-018.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
== Bren | == Bren L4A4 == | ||
When the Scottish fell their positions, on the ground you see a Bren. | When the Scottish fell their positions, on the ground you see a [[Bren Gun]]. | ||
[[File:Bren_l4a4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bren L4A4 - 7.62x51mm NATO | [[File:Bren_l4a4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bren L4A4 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[File:Bandicam_2017-08-27_21-25-57-485.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Up to the right]] | [[File:Bandicam_2017-08-27_21-25-57-485.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Up to the right]] | ||
== M72 | == M72 LAW == | ||
A Scottish guard fired a LAW | A Scottish guard fired a [[M72 LAW]] against the Argentine positions in the hope of intimidating them (without success). | ||
[[File:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm]] | [[File:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm]] | ||
[[File:Bandicam_2017-08-27_21-19-09-832.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:Bandicam_2017-08-27_21-19-09-832.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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Tumbledown is a 1988 English film by the BBC. It is based on the experiences of Robert Lawrence (Colin Firth) who fight in the Falklands war in the combat on Tumbledown mountain.
L1A1 SLR
The L1A1 SLR is carried by all the soldiers of the Scottish guard, it is also seen in its variant with telescopic sight.
Some Scots have this version with night vision in the Tumbledown combats.
FN FAL PARA
The Argentine marines are scarcely visible with FAL rifles, an Argentine who used to go to the dead man used a FAL of folding stock. Later in the climax Robert uses it until he falls wounded.
M16A1
When the injured Englishmen are on the boat, they are watching "The Hunter" by Michael Cimino on TV. Robert De Niro personifying a soldier is carrying an M16.
Norinco Type 56
Also during the stay of the English wounded, you see in the film a North Vietnamese with this rifle.
L7A2
A Scottish guard during combat charges an L7A2.
Unknow Machine gun
During the flashback an Argentinian machine gun nest shoots what appears to be a large caliber weapon.
Bren L4A4
When the Scottish fell their positions, on the ground you see a Bren Gun.
M72 LAW
A Scottish guard fired a M72 LAW against the Argentine positions in the hope of intimidating them (without success).
