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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Colt M1911A1== | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
Members of X-RAY are provided with [[Colt M1911A1]] handguns fitted with sound suppressors by the KLO (Korean Liaison Office) fighters for the extraction mission in the hospital. | Members of X-RAY are provided with [[Colt M1911A1]] handguns fitted with sound suppressors by the KLO (Korean Liaison Office) fighters for the extraction mission in the hospital. US and South Korean marines are also seen with standard-issue M1911A1 pistols during the US-South Korean joint raid on Wolmido Island. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:OpChro M1911A1 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lim Gye-jin ([[Lee Beom-soo]]) holds an M1911A1 previously hidden by its owner.]] | [[File:OpChro M1911A1 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lim Gye-jin ([[Lee Beom-soo]]) holds an M1911A1 previously hidden by its owner.]] | ||
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The [[Mauser C96 "Red 9"]] with black grips is seen carried by Korean People's Army Commander Lim Gye-jin ([[Lee Beom-soo]]) as his personal sidearm. Notably he is only seen reloading his weapon with individual cartridges, not having once seen using stripper clips. | The [[Mauser C96 "Red 9"]] with black grips is seen carried by Korean People's Army Commander Lim Gye-jin ([[Lee Beom-soo]]) as his personal sidearm. Notably he is only seen reloading his weapon with individual cartridges, not having once seen using stripper clips. | ||
[[Image:C96MauserRed9.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Mauser C96 "Red 9" version for the German Army - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:C96MauserRed9.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Mauser C96 "Red 9" version for the German Army - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:OpChro C96 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lim Gye-jin practices his aim with his C96 at paper-drawn caricatures of | [[File:OpChro C96 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lim Gye-jin practices his aim with his C96 at paper-drawn caricatures of US leaders on a firing range.]] | ||
[[File:OpChro C96 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gye-jin reloads his C96 with individual rounds. Here you can clearly see him inserting 9x19mm cartridges into the breech, confirming this pistol's identity as a "Red 9" variant.]] | [[File:OpChro C96 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gye-jin reloads his C96 with individual rounds. Here you can clearly see him inserting 9x19mm cartridges into the breech, confirming this pistol's identity as a "Red 9" variant.]] | ||
[[File:OpChro C96 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The C96 is seen in a holster. Here you can see its black-painted grips typical of 9mm C96s.]] | [[File:OpChro C96 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The C96 is seen in a holster. Here you can see its black-painted grips typical of 9mm C96s.]] | ||
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=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==M3 Grease Gun== | ==M3 Grease Gun== | ||
KLO resistance fighters, notably Kim Hwa-young ([[Kim Sun-a]]) carry [[M3 Grease Gun]]s. ROK and | KLO resistance fighters, notably Kim Hwa-young ([[Kim Sun-a]]) carry [[M3 Grease Gun]]s. ROK and US Marines also carry M3s during Operation Chromite. | ||
[[Image:M3 Grease.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M3 Grease.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:OpChro M3GreaseGun 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Female KLO operative Kim Hwa-young fires her M3 "Grease Gun" out of the truck. Note the charging lever indicating this weapon as the older M3 model instead of the newer M3A1.]] | [[File:OpChro M3GreaseGun 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Female KLO operative Kim Hwa-young fires her M3 "Grease Gun" out of the truck. Note the charging lever indicating this weapon as the older M3 model instead of the newer M3A1.]] | ||
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[[File:OpChro PPSh41 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ki-seong ([[Park Chul-min]]) suppresses enemy soldiers on a balcony with his PPSh-41.]] | [[File:OpChro PPSh41 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ki-seong ([[Park Chul-min]]) suppresses enemy soldiers on a balcony with his PPSh-41.]] | ||
[[File:OpChro PPSh41 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A PPSh-41 (circled in red) is seen holstered on the back of an army motorcycle.]] | [[File:OpChro PPSh41 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A PPSh-41 (circled in red) is seen holstered on the back of an army motorcycle.]] | ||
[[File:OpChro PPSh41 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Korean | [[File:OpChro PPSh41 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A South Korean marine is seen carrying a PPSh-41. Either he was issued with an enemy weapon alongside his M1 Carbine before the landings, or it is recently acquired.]] | ||
==M1 Thompson== | ==M1 Thompson== | ||
KLO resistance fighters and | KLO resistance fighters and US Marines are seen with the earlier [[M1 Thompson]] submachine guns, as noted by the older, more cheaply manufactured L-peep sights. | ||
[[Image:M1Thompson.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M1 Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1Thompson.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M1 Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:OpChro M1Thompson 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Seo Jin-cheol ([[Jung Joon-ho]]) fires his M1 Thompson in an ambush.]] | [[File:OpChro M1Thompson 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Seo Jin-cheol ([[Jung Joon-ho]]) fires his M1 Thompson in an ambush.]] | ||
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=Rifles/Carbines= | =Rifles/Carbines= | ||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
US and South Korean marines are seen using [[M1 Carbine]]s during their assault on the lighthouse. | |||
[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Korean War Era M1 Carbine with birch stock, adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch - .30 Carbine]] | [[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Korean War Era M1 Carbine with birch stock, adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch - .30 Carbine]] | ||
[[File:OpChro M1Carbine 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jin-cheol scans for targets during the raid on the lighthouse.]] | [[File:OpChro M1Carbine 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jin-cheol scans for targets during the raid on the lighthouse.]] | ||
[[File:OpChro M1Carbine 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ki-seong stealthily eliminates North Korean soldiers with his M1 Carbine slung over his shoulder.]] | [[File:OpChro M1Carbine 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ki-seong stealthily eliminates North Korean soldiers with his M1 Carbine slung over his shoulder.]] | ||
[[File:OpChro M1Carbine 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An | [[File:OpChro M1Carbine 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An South Korean marine scans the beach with his M1 Carbine.]] | ||
[[File:OpChro M1Carbine 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | [[File:OpChro M1Carbine 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The South Korean marine in the center holds an M1 Carbine while the one on the left holds an M1 Garand. Note that the South Korean marines in this scene are seen wearing USMC fatigues.]] | ||
[[File:OpChro M1Carbine 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Korean and | [[File:OpChro M1Carbine 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A South Korean and US Marine are seen escorting General MacArthur ([[Liam Neeson]]) on the beach with their M1 Carbines slung.]] | ||
[[File:OpChro M1Carbine 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dae-soo (2nd from the right, top row) poses for a photo with his M1 Carbine during a flashback.]] | [[File:OpChro M1Carbine 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dae-soo (2nd from the right, top row) poses for a photo with his M1 Carbine during a flashback.]] | ||
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[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:OpChro M1Garand 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|X-RAY and KLO members pay their respects to a fallen fighter, whose grave is marked with an M1 Garand.]] | [[File:OpChro M1Garand 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|X-RAY and KLO members pay their respects to a fallen fighter, whose grave is marked with an M1 Garand.]] | ||
[[File:OpChro M1Garand 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An | [[File:OpChro M1Garand 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An US Marine snipes a North Korean sentry with his M1 Garand.]] | ||
[[File:OpChro M1Garand 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hak-soo picks up an M1 Garand while holding a rifle grenade flare with his other hand.]] | [[File:OpChro M1Garand 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hak-soo picks up an M1 Garand while holding a rifle grenade flare with his other hand.]] | ||
[[File:OpChro M1Garand 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The flare round is fired from the Garand. Normally shouldering an M1 Garand while firing a rifle grenade is not advisable due to massive recoil, but said recoil is actually dependant on the load of said grenade.]] | [[File:OpChro M1Garand 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The flare round is fired from the Garand. Normally shouldering an M1 Garand while firing a rifle grenade is not advisable due to massive recoil, but said recoil is actually dependant on the load of said grenade.]] | ||
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[[File:OpChro MosinNagant 3.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Kang Bong-po ([[Shin Soo-hang]]) fires his Mosin Nagant at North Korean troops.]] | [[File:OpChro MosinNagant 3.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Kang Bong-po ([[Shin Soo-hang]]) fires his Mosin Nagant at North Korean troops.]] | ||
[[File:OpChro MosinNagant 4.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Action shot of Bong-po cycling his rifle.]] | [[File:OpChro MosinNagant 4.jpg |thumb|none|600px|Action shot of Bong-po cycling his rifle.]] | ||
[[File:OpChro MosinNagant 5.jpg |thumb|none|600px|A North Korean guard fires his rifle at oncoming ROK- | [[File:OpChro MosinNagant 5.jpg |thumb|none|600px|A North Korean guard fires his rifle at oncoming ROK-US Marines.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Browning M1919A4== | ==Browning M1919A4== | ||
During the escape from the hospital, the X-RAY operatives unveils a [[Browning M1919A4]] mounted on a tripod hidden in the back of their truck. | During the escape from the hospital, the X-RAY operatives unveils a [[Browning M1919A4]] mounted on a tripod hidden in the back of their truck. US and South Korean marines are also seen holding M1919A4s during the landing at Incheon. | ||
[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:OpChro M1919A4 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hak-soo charges the M1919A4 before firing on pursuing North Korean forces. On closer inspection, the machine gun here is clearly being fed with crimp-nosed blank rounds.]] | [[File:OpChro M1919A4 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hak-soo charges the M1919A4 before firing on pursuing North Korean forces. On closer inspection, the machine gun here is clearly being fed with crimp-nosed blank rounds.]] | ||
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[[File:OpChro M20Bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A KPA soldier pulls out a Bazooka from his BA-64 armoured car. It is not exactly clear when or where did it come from; either it was stored within the armoured car in which would have made it's extraction awkward due to the cramped open top, or some other soldier passed the weapon to him mid-chase, which is just as unlikely.]] | [[File:OpChro M20Bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A KPA soldier pulls out a Bazooka from his BA-64 armoured car. It is not exactly clear when or where did it come from; either it was stored within the armoured car in which would have made it's extraction awkward due to the cramped open top, or some other soldier passed the weapon to him mid-chase, which is just as unlikely.]] | ||
[[File:OpChro M20Bazooka 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rocket from the Bazooka in mid-flight.]] | [[File:OpChro M20Bazooka 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rocket from the Bazooka in mid-flight.]] | ||
[[File:OpChro M20Bazooka 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An | [[File:OpChro M20Bazooka 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An US Marine with an M20A1 (circled in red) over his shoulder while marching in the street.]] | ||
==M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher== | ==M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher== | ||
In the climax of the film, Jang Hak-soo retrieves an M1 Garand fitted with an [[M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher|M7 rifle grenade launcher]] to fire a flare round in order to signal the | In the climax of the film, Jang Hak-soo retrieves an M1 Garand fitted with an [[M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher|M7 rifle grenade launcher]] to fire a flare round in order to signal the US forces. Presumably the rifle was pre-loaded with blank rounds specifically to launch the flare, as it did not see conventional use before or afterwards. | ||
[[Image:M1 garand M7.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M7 rifle grenade launcher]] | [[Image:M1 garand M7.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M7 rifle grenade launcher]] | ||
[[File:OpChro riflegrenadeflare.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A flare round for a rifle grenade launcher is passed to Hak-soo.]] | [[File:OpChro riflegrenadeflare.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A flare round for a rifle grenade launcher is passed to Hak-soo.]] | ||
Revision as of 07:07, 4 December 2018
Operation Chromite (or The Battle for Incheon: Operation Chromite) is a 2016 Korean War film, directed by South Korean director John H. Lee (born: Lee Jae-han). The film covers a fictionalised account of the espionage actions of the X-RAY team with the assistance of the Korean Liaison Office that eventually led to the successful Incheon Landings. The film is notable to Western audiences for co-starring Liam Neeson, who portrays General Douglas MacArthur in the film.
The following weapons were used in the film Operation Chromite:
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
Members of X-RAY are provided with Colt M1911A1 handguns fitted with sound suppressors by the KLO (Korean Liaison Office) fighters for the extraction mission in the hospital. US and South Korean marines are also seen with standard-issue M1911A1 pistols during the US-South Korean joint raid on Wolmido Island.
Mauser C96 "Red 9"
The Mauser C96 "Red 9" with black grips is seen carried by Korean People's Army Commander Lim Gye-jin (Lee Beom-soo) as his personal sidearm. Notably he is only seen reloading his weapon with individual cartridges, not having once seen using stripper clips.
Tokarev TT-33
The Tokarev TT-33 is depicted as the standard sidearm of the KPA forces and also carried by the members of the X-RAY team while disguised as a North Korean inspection crew.
Submachine Guns
M3 Grease Gun
KLO resistance fighters, notably Kim Hwa-young (Kim Sun-a) carry M3 Grease Guns. ROK and US Marines also carry M3s during Operation Chromite.
PPSh-41
North Korean troops as well as various members of X-RAY carry PPSh-41 submachine guns while disguised as a DPRK inspection crew.
M1 Thompson
KLO resistance fighters and US Marines are seen with the earlier M1 Thompson submachine guns, as noted by the older, more cheaply manufactured L-peep sights.
Rifles/Carbines
M1 Carbine
US and South Korean marines are seen using M1 Carbines during their assault on the lighthouse.
M1 Garand
South Korean and American troops are seen using M1 Garands during the execution of Operation Chromite. Several members of X-RAY are also seen with this rifle.
Mosin Nagant M1891
Many North Korean soldiers are equipped with Mosin Nagant M1891s as their standard service rifle. Several carbine variants are also seen infrequently amongst DPRK troops.
Machine Guns
Browning M1919A4
During the escape from the hospital, the X-RAY operatives unveils a Browning M1919A4 mounted on a tripod hidden in the back of their truck. US and South Korean marines are also seen holding M1919A4s during the landing at Incheon.
Degtyaryov DP-28
KPA troops are sometimes seen with the DP-28 machine guns, either carried by infantry or mounted on KPA vehicles, including several Soviet BA-64 armoured cars.
Launchers
M20A1 "Super Bazooka"
A North Korean soldier is seen brandishing an M20A1 "Super Bazooka" while chasing down fleeing South Korean operatives. While it is possible that the DPRK forces could have captured and used American equipment during the opening stages of the war, the M20A1/B1 model was not introduced untill near the end of the war, making this an anachronism. American troops are also seen carrying such launchers near the end of the film.
M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher
In the climax of the film, Jang Hak-soo retrieves an M1 Garand fitted with an M7 rifle grenade launcher to fire a flare round in order to signal the US forces. Presumably the rifle was pre-loaded with blank rounds specifically to launch the flare, as it did not see conventional use before or afterwards.
Grenades
AN/M8 Smoke Grenade
KLO resistance fighters are seen using AN/M8 smoke grenades to cover X-RAY team's escape by ambushing pursuing DPRK forces.
F-1 Hand Grenade
North Korean troops are seen equipped with F-1 hand grenades.
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
Mk 2 hand grenades are used as part of an improvised fuel bomb to delay DPRK forces during the chase scene. Jang Hak-soo is seen throwing several Mk 2 grenades from his commandeered vehicle during the climax of the film.
Others
BA-64 Armoured Car
KPA forces employ Soviet-made BA-64 Armoured Cars in their urban policing of Incheon, with a mounted DP-28 machine gun.
203mm B-4 Howitzer Mod.1931
North Korean defences at Incheon includes an impressive battery of Soviet-made 203mm B-4 Howitzers to retaliate against the invading American Navy.
T34-85 Medium Tank
Several T34-85 tanks with mounted Degtyaryov DT machine guns make an appearance. Due to the sheer numbers of T34 tanks produced during WWII, the Soviet Union provided their client states with thousands of such tanks during the satellite conflicts in the following years, including North Korea during the Korean War.
SU-122 Self-Propelled Gun (Mockup)
In the finale of the film, X-RAY forces led by Hak-soo commandeer a North Korean SU-122 self-propelled gun to use against the North Korean artillery battery. It appears to be a mockup due to the much smaller cannon and open-top design atypical of the SU-series of tank destroyers.
