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[[Image:WindtalkersM1928a1Thompson-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Ox fires his Thompson.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1928a1Thompson-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Ox fires his Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1928A1Thompson-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Enders with his Thompson.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1928A1Thompson-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Enders with his Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1928A1Thompson-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Ox with his Thompson. The shot is clearly reversed since Christian Slater is right handed and the ejection port is on the right side.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1928A1Thompson-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Ox with his Thompson. The shot is clearly reversed since Christian Slater is right-handed and the ejection port is on the right side.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1928A1Thompson-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ox fires his Thompson at the Japanese soldiers.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1928A1Thompson-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ox fires his Thompson at the Japanese soldiers.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1928A1Thompson-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of Ox firing his Thompson.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1928A1Thompson-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of Ox firing his Thompson.]] | ||
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===Springfield M1903=== | ===Springfield M1903=== | ||
Some of the Marines during the opening Solomon Islands battle scene use [[M1903 Springfield|Springfield M1903]] rifles. USMC indeed fought with them in Guadalcanal, while US Army was issued with M1 Garand. It should also be noted that M1903 rifles were commonly used alongside M1 Carbines and Garands due to [[M1 Garand]] shortages and that a number of front line Marine units were still using M1903s as infantry rifles up until the end of the Second World War due to the shortage of M1 Garands. | Some of the Marines during the opening Solomon Islands battle scene use [[M1903 Springfield|Springfield M1903]] rifles. USMC indeed fought with them in Guadalcanal, while the US Army was issued with M1 Garand. It should also be noted that M1903 rifles were commonly used alongside M1 Carbines and Garands due to [[M1 Garand]] shortages and that a number of front line Marine units were still using M1903s as infantry rifles up until the end of the Second World War due to the shortage of M1 Garands. | ||
[[Image:Springfield1903.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Springfield M1903 Transitional (pre-WW2) issue - .30-06]] | [[Image:Springfield1903.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Springfield M1903 Transitional (pre-WW2) issue - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Windtalkers03A3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine with a Springfield M1903, fitted with an M1917 bayonet.]] | [[Image:Windtalkers03A3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine with a Springfield M1903, fitted with an M1917 bayonet.]] | ||
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==Handguns== | ==Handguns== | ||
===M1911A1=== | ===M1911A1=== | ||
Both Sgt. Joe Enders ([[Nicolas Cage]]) and Sgt. Pete "Ox" Anderson ([[Christian Slater]]) use [[M1911A1]] pistols as their sidearms. One of the | Both Sgt. Joe Enders ([[Nicolas Cage]]) and Sgt. Pete "Ox" Anderson ([[Christian Slater]]) use [[M1911A1]] pistols as their sidearms. One of the mistakes is that the M1911A1 usually have 4 magazines as extra ammo, not two, like in the film. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enders primes a satchel charge while holding his M1911A1. If he had any plan to use it, he'd cock the hammer and put it in his right hand.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enders primes a satchel charge while holding his M1911A1. If he had any plan to use it, he'd cock the hammer and put it in his right hand.]] | ||
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==Other== | ==Other== | ||
===M1A1 Bazooka=== | ===M1A1 Bazooka=== | ||
An [[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"#M1 "Bazooka" (2.36" Rocket)|M1A1 Bazooka]] is used by Marines during the battle of Saipan. When two Marines are attempting to take out a bunker with the device, the loader is wounded and the gunner is killed, so Sgt. Pete "Ox" Anderson ([[Christian Slater]]) runs out and does a stylish "judo-roll", grabbing the launcher in the process. The wounded loader gets back up and readies the weapon, and Ox takes out the bunker single handedly. Some other Marines are also seen carrying them. | An [[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"#M1 "Bazooka" (2.36" Rocket)|M1A1 Bazooka]] is used by Marines during the battle of Saipan. When two Marines are attempting to take out a bunker with the device, the loader is wounded and the gunner is killed, so Sgt. Pete "Ox" Anderson ([[Christian Slater]]) runs out and does a stylish "judo-roll", grabbing the launcher in the process. The wounded loader gets back up and readies the weapon, and Ox takes out the bunker single-handedly. Some other Marines are also seen carrying them. | ||
[[Image:M1A1 Bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1A1 Bazooka - 2.36 inch]] | [[Image:M1A1 Bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1A1 Bazooka - 2.36 inch]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Bazooka-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two Marines attempt to fire an M1A1 Bazooka.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1Bazooka-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two Marines attempt to fire an M1A1 Bazooka.]] | ||
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===M2-2 Flamethrower=== | ===M2-2 Flamethrower=== | ||
Private Harrigan ([[Brian Van Holt]]) uses an [[M2 Flamethrower|M2-2 Flamethrower]] as his weapon in the film. True to Hollywood Pvt. Harrigan's M2-2 Flamethrower explodes due to a single shot from an FMJ, engulfing the Private and forcing Sgt. Joe Enders ([[Nicolas Cage]]) puts him out of his misery with his .45. In reality the fuel inside of a flamethrower is often difficult to ignite, which is why built-in magnesium igniters are used. The gas used to pressurize the tanks is also non flammable. In real life a hit from and FMJ or lead round would most likely knock him off of his feet due the massive pressure released from the small entrance hole. Although it should be noted that had incendiary ammunition been used there is a chance of an ignition of the tank/operator. | Private Harrigan ([[Brian Van Holt]]) uses an [[M2 Flamethrower|M2-2 Flamethrower]] as his weapon in the film. True to Hollywood Pvt. Harrigan's M2-2 Flamethrower explodes due to a single shot from an FMJ, engulfing the Private and forcing Sgt. Joe Enders ([[Nicolas Cage]]) puts him out of his misery with his .45. In reality, the fuel inside of a flamethrower is often difficult to ignite, which is why built-in magnesium igniters are used. The gas used to pressurize the tanks is also non-flammable. In real life, a hit from and FMJ or lead round would most likely knock him off of his feet due to the massive pressure released from the small entrance hole. Although it should be noted that had incendiary ammunition been used there is a chance of an ignition of the tank/operator. | ||
[[Image:M2 Flamethrower.jpg|thumb|none|430px|M2-2 Flamethrower.]] | [[Image:M2 Flamethrower.jpg|thumb|none|430px|M2-2 Flamethrower.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM2A1Flamethrower-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Harrigan torches a Japanese bunker with his M2-2 Flamethrower.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM2A1Flamethrower-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Harrigan torches a Japanese bunker with his M2-2 Flamethrower.]] | ||
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[[Mk 2 hand grenade|Mk II hand grenade]]s are used by the Marines. | [[Mk 2 hand grenade|Mk II hand grenade]]s are used by the Marines. | ||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mk II hand grenade.]] | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mk II hand grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersMk2grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tommy during the opening scene throws | [[Image:WindtalkersMk2grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tommy during the opening scene throws an Mk II grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersMk2grenade-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Pappas ([[Mark Ruffalo]]) pulls the pin on | [[Image:WindtalkersMk2grenade-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Pappas ([[Mark Ruffalo]]) pulls the pin on an Mk II grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersMk2grenade-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Enders pops the primer handle off | [[Image:WindtalkersMk2grenade-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Enders pops the primer handle off an Mk II grenade before throwing it in to kill Whitehorse ([[Roger Willie]]).]] | ||
===M101 Howitzer=== | |||
US soldier fire M101 Howitzers | |||
[[File:M101Howitzer.jpg|thumb|none|430px|M101 Howitzer - 105mm]] | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersM101How.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Howitzer before being fired.]] | |||
=Axis Weapons= | =Axis Weapons= | ||
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===Arisaka Type 99=== | ===Arisaka Type 99=== | ||
[[Arisaka Type 99]] rifles are the most commonly seen rifles in the hands of the Imperial Japanese Army. The early models contained a folding wire monopod, flip up sights with "Anti-Aircraft" bars, chrome plated bores, and a dust cover. As the war went on the quality had dropped, these late war rifles | [[Arisaka Type 99]] rifles are the most commonly seen rifles in the hands of the Imperial Japanese Army. The early models contained a folding wire monopod, flip up sights with "Anti-Aircraft" bars, chrome plated bores, and a dust cover. As the war went on the quality had dropped, these late war rifles were known as "Last Ditch" rifles and were very crudely manufactured with most missing the accessories of the earlier models. | ||
At one point in the film, Pvt. Ben Yahzee ([[Adam Beach]]) disguises himself as a Japanese soldier to acquire a radio after his | At one point in the film, Pvt. Ben Yahzee ([[Adam Beach]]) disguises himself as a Japanese soldier to acquire a radio after his destroyed. He also takes a substitute standard ("last ditch") Arisaka Type 99 along with the disguise. | ||
[[Image:Arisaka-Type-99.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm]] | [[Image:Arisaka-Type-99.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm]] | ||
[[Image:T99ss.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Substitute standard ("last ditch") Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm]] | [[Image:T99ss.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Substitute standard ("last ditch") Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm]] | ||
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===7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n. A.=== | ===7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n. A.=== | ||
During the landing on Saipan, Japanese soldiers are seen with a German [[7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n. A.]] While a tad odd to be used by the Japanese, it could be a leftover from the German colonial occupation or as a stand in for a Type 38 75mm cannon. | During the landing on Saipan, Japanese soldiers are seen with a German [[7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n. A.]] While a tad odd to be used by the Japanese, it could be a leftover from the German colonial occupation or as a stand-in for a Type 38 75mm cannon. | ||
[[File:800px-7.7 cm Feldkanone 16 IMG 6414b.jpg|thumb|none|300px|7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n.A..]] | [[File:800px-7.7 cm Feldkanone 16 IMG 6414b.jpg|thumb|none|300px|7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n.A..]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersFeldkanone.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An overflight camera shot shows the field gun.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersFeldkanone.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An overflight camera shot shows the field gun.]] | ||
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===Type 41 75 mm Mountain Gun=== | ===Type 41 75 mm Mountain Gun=== | ||
A Type 41 75 mm mountain gun is briefly seen next to the Feldkanone. | A Type 41 75 mm mountain gun is briefly seen next to the Feldkanone. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:WindtalkersMountainGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gun before firing.]] | ||
===Type 96 15 cm Howitzer=== | ===Type 96 15 cm Howitzer=== | ||
The Type 96 15 cm Howitzer is used by Japanese troops. | The Type 96 15 cm Howitzer is used by Japanese troops. | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersHowitzer1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rear view of the howitzer.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersHowitzer1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rear view of the howitzer.]] | ||
===Type 45 240 mm howitzer=== | |||
Japanese soldiers use a fixed Type 45 240 mm howitzer to ambush an American convoy. | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersFixedHowitzer1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The howitzer being prepared.]] | |||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 12:11, 26 June 2019
Windtalkers is a 2002 World War II film directed by John Woo and stars Nicolas Cage and Christian Slater as two USMC sergeants assigned to protect two Marines of Navajo descent (Adam Beach and Roger Willie) who serve as code talkers during the Battle of Saipan in the Pacific. The cast also included Mark Ruffalo, Noah Emmerich, Peter Stormare, and Jason Isaacs.
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The following weapons were used in the film Windtalkers:
Allied Weapons
Submachine Guns
M1928 Thompson
Sgt. Joe Enders (Nicolas Cage) uses an M1928 Thompson fitted with a 50 round drum during the opening firefight in the swamps of Guadalcanal.
M1928A1 Thompson
For the remainder of the film, Sgt. Joe Enders (Nicolas Cage) carries an M1928A1 Thompson fitted with a 30 round magazine. Sgt. Pete "Ox" Anderson (Christian Slater) also uses an M1928A1.
Rifles / Carbines
M1 Carbine
Both Private Ben Yahzee (Adam Beach) and Private Charlie Whitehorse (Roger Willie) use M1 Carbines throughout the film.
M1 Garand
M1 Garand rifles are the most common weapons in the hands of US Marines. Most notably seen used by Private Pappas (Mark Ruffalo) and Private Nellie (Martin Henderson).
Springfield M1903
Some of the Marines during the opening Solomon Islands battle scene use Springfield M1903 rifles. USMC indeed fought with them in Guadalcanal, while the US Army was issued with M1 Garand. It should also be noted that M1903 rifles were commonly used alongside M1 Carbines and Garands due to M1 Garand shortages and that a number of front line Marine units were still using M1903s as infantry rifles up until the end of the Second World War due to the shortage of M1 Garands.
Machine Guns
Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2
Private Charles "Chick" Clusters (Noah Emmerich) uses a Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2 as his role of the support gunner in the film, although his BAR is firing on the faster auto fire rate and has the bipod removed, suggesting it is used more in the assault rifle role.
Browning M1919A4
Browning M1919A4 machine guns are seen both pintle-mounted on US jeeps, mounted on M2 tripods in the hands of the infantry as well as in a coaxial mount on M4 Sherman tanks.
Browning M2HB
Browning M2HB machine guns are seen mounted on US M4 Sherman tanks.
Handguns
M1911A1
Both Sgt. Joe Enders (Nicolas Cage) and Sgt. Pete "Ox" Anderson (Christian Slater) use M1911A1 pistols as their sidearms. One of the mistakes is that the M1911A1 usually have 4 magazines as extra ammo, not two, like in the film.
Shotguns
Winchester 1897
Gunnery Sergeant Hjelmstad (Peter Stormare) uses a Winchester 1897 "Trench" gun as his weapon in the film, although he is never seen firing it.
EDIT: In the "Director's Cut", Hjelmstad uses it during the surprise Japanese attack on the village.
Other
M1A1 Bazooka
An M1A1 Bazooka is used by Marines during the battle of Saipan. When two Marines are attempting to take out a bunker with the device, the loader is wounded and the gunner is killed, so Sgt. Pete "Ox" Anderson (Christian Slater) runs out and does a stylish "judo-roll", grabbing the launcher in the process. The wounded loader gets back up and readies the weapon, and Ox takes out the bunker single-handedly. Some other Marines are also seen carrying them.
M2-2 Flamethrower
Private Harrigan (Brian Van Holt) uses an M2-2 Flamethrower as his weapon in the film. True to Hollywood Pvt. Harrigan's M2-2 Flamethrower explodes due to a single shot from an FMJ, engulfing the Private and forcing Sgt. Joe Enders (Nicolas Cage) puts him out of his misery with his .45. In reality, the fuel inside of a flamethrower is often difficult to ignite, which is why built-in magnesium igniters are used. The gas used to pressurize the tanks is also non-flammable. In real life, a hit from and FMJ or lead round would most likely knock him off of his feet due to the massive pressure released from the small entrance hole. Although it should be noted that had incendiary ammunition been used there is a chance of an ignition of the tank/operator.
Unknown Smoke Grenade
Marines throw unknown smoke grenades to cover the approach of Sgt. Joe Enders (Nicolas Cage) when he charges a machine gun emplacement to throw a satchel charge inside.
Mk II hand grenade
Mk II hand grenades are used by the Marines.
M101 Howitzer
US soldier fire M101 Howitzers
Axis Weapons
Handguns
Nambu Type 14
A Japanese soldier tries to draw his Nambu Type 14 from his holster before Pvt. Ben Yahzee (Adam Beach) stabs him with the Type 30 Bayonet of his captured Arisaka Type 99 rifle.
Rifles
Arisaka Sniper Rifle
While not closely seen, a Japanese sniper takes out a few Marines with an Arisaka Rifle, assumed to be a scoped model to fit the sniper role. But due to John Woo logic, he is no match for Sgt. Joe Enders (Nicolas Cage) and a quick hip fired burst from his Thompson.
Arisaka Type 99
Arisaka Type 99 rifles are the most commonly seen rifles in the hands of the Imperial Japanese Army. The early models contained a folding wire monopod, flip up sights with "Anti-Aircraft" bars, chrome plated bores, and a dust cover. As the war went on the quality had dropped, these late war rifles were known as "Last Ditch" rifles and were very crudely manufactured with most missing the accessories of the earlier models.
At one point in the film, Pvt. Ben Yahzee (Adam Beach) disguises himself as a Japanese soldier to acquire a radio after his destroyed. He also takes a substitute standard ("last ditch") Arisaka Type 99 along with the disguise.
Machine Guns
Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun
Japanese soldiers are seen firing Type 92 Heavy Machine Guns in the film.
Nambu Type 96 Light Machine Gun
The earlier Type 96 Light Machine Gun is fired by a Japanese soldier during the invasion of Saipan.
Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun
Japanese soldiers are seen mowing down Marines with Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Guns. When trying to steal a Japanese radio, Sgt. Joe Enders (Nicolas Cage) uses two Type 99 LMGs to cover Yahzee as he calls in. Some have 20 round magazines.
Other
Type 97 hand grenade
Japanese soldiers during the opening scene in Guadalcanal use Type 97 hand grenades, one of which cripples Sgt. Joe Enders (Nicolas Cage) and damages his ear beyond use.
Type 89 "Knee Mortar"
Type 89 "Knee Mortar"s are used by Japanese soldiers during the unexpected assault on the Marines in the controlled village.
7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n. A.
During the landing on Saipan, Japanese soldiers are seen with a German 7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n. A. While a tad odd to be used by the Japanese, it could be a leftover from the German colonial occupation or as a stand-in for a Type 38 75mm cannon.
Type 41 75 mm Mountain Gun
A Type 41 75 mm mountain gun is briefly seen next to the Feldkanone.
Type 96 15 cm Howitzer
The Type 96 15 cm Howitzer is used by Japanese troops.
Type 45 240 mm howitzer
Japanese soldiers use a fixed Type 45 240 mm howitzer to ambush an American convoy.
