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{{Film Title|Midway}} | {{Film Title|Midway}} | ||
[[Image:Midway.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''[[Midway]]'' (1976)]] | |||
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==M1 Thompson== | ==M1 Thompson== | ||
US | US Army personnel on Midway Island including Captain Cyril Simard ([[Larry Pennell]]) and his aide ([[Tom Selleck]]) are seen carrying the [[M1 Thompson]]. | ||
[[Image:M1Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Thompson]] | [[Image:M1Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Thompson]] | ||
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== Springfield M1903 == | == Springfield M1903 == | ||
During the attack on Midway Island, US | During the attack on Midway Island, US Army personnel use [[M1903 Springfield]] bolt-action rifles. | ||
[[Image:Springfield1903.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1903 Springfield .30-06]] | [[Image:Springfield1903.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1903 Springfield .30-06]] | ||
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==Browning M37== | ==Browning M37== | ||
The [[Browning M1919|Browning M37]] is mainly seen used as the rear gun on US Navy Dauntless Dive Bombers | The [[Browning M1919|Browning M37]] is mainly seen used as the rear gun on US Navy Dauntless Dive Bombers. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM37MG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A variant of the Browning M1919 developed during World War II, this model is designated the M37, with the ability to feed from either the left or the right of the weapon - 30-06.]] | [[Image:BrowningM37MG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A variant of the Browning M1919 developed during World War II, this model is designated the M37, with the ability to feed from either the left or the right of the weapon - 30-06.]] | ||
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== Browning M2 Aircraft Heavy Machine Gun == | == Browning M2 Aircraft Heavy Machine Gun == | ||
The [[Browning M2|Browning M2 Aircraft]] heavy machine gun is used by US Army personnel defending the island of Midway as well as the primary armament of U.S. fighter aircraft. | |||
The [[Browning M2|Browning M2 Aircraft]] heavy machine gun | |||
[[Image:M2aircraft.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Browning M2 aircraft heavy machine gun .50 BMG]] | [[Image:M2aircraft.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Browning M2 aircraft heavy machine gun .50 BMG]] | ||
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==Browning M2 Water Cooled== | ==Browning M2 Water Cooled== | ||
The water cooled version of the [[Browning M2HB]] machine gun is seen used on the US Navy battleships and carriers during the battle. | The water cooled version of the [[Browning M2HB]] machine gun is seen used on the US Navy battleships and carriers during the battle. | ||
[[Image:M2watercooled.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2 Water Cooled - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:M2watercooled.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2 Water Cooled - .50 BMG]] | ||
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==Oerlikon 20mm Cannon== | ==Oerlikon 20mm Cannon== | ||
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The Japanese A6M "Zero" fighters that engage US Navy planes are seen armed with the Type 97 Light Machine Gun. | The Japanese A6M "Zero" fighters that engage US Navy planes are seen armed with the Type 97 Light Machine Gun. | ||
[[Image:Type 97 tank machine gun.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Type 97 light machine gun 7.7x58mm Arisaka]] | [[Image:Type 97 tank machine gun.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Type 97 light machine gun 7.7x58mm Arisaka]] | ||
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==Type 1 Heavy Machine Gun== | ==Type 1 Heavy Machine Gun== | ||
Japanese sailors defending their carriers from the US attack are seen firing the Type 1 Heavy Machine Gun. | Japanese sailors defending their carriers from the US attack are seen firing the Type 1 Heavy Machine Gun. | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
Revision as of 05:22, 29 August 2010
WORK IN PROGRESS
Midway is the 1976 World War II film that recounted the events of one of the most significant naval battles fought in the Pacific during the war. Telling the story from both sides, an all-star cast was assembled for the film including Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn, Hal Holbrook, Robert Mitchum, and Toshiro Mifune. Also notable for some early performances from Erik Estrada and Tom Selleck.
The following weapons were used in the film Midway:
M1 Thompson
US Army personnel on Midway Island including Captain Cyril Simard (Larry Pennell) and his aide (Tom Selleck) are seen carrying the M1 Thompson.
Springfield M1903
During the attack on Midway Island, US Army personnel use M1903 Springfield bolt-action rifles.
Browning M37
The Browning M37 is mainly seen used as the rear gun on US Navy Dauntless Dive Bombers.
Browning M2 Aircraft Heavy Machine Gun
The Browning M2 Aircraft heavy machine gun is used by US Army personnel defending the island of Midway as well as the primary armament of U.S. fighter aircraft.
Browning M2 Water Cooled
The water cooled version of the Browning M2HB machine gun is seen used on the US Navy battleships and carriers during the battle.
Oerlikon 20mm Cannon
Oerlikon 20mm Cannon also are seen used on US Navy ships during the battle.
Type 97 Light Machine Gun
The Japanese A6M "Zero" fighters that engage US Navy planes are seen armed with the Type 97 Light Machine Gun.
Type 1 Heavy Machine Gun
Japanese sailors defending their carriers from the US attack are seen firing the Type 1 Heavy Machine Gun.
