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The [[ | The [[Lee MetfordI Rifle]] is used by both the Australian and British soldiers throughout the movie. It is also shown being used by some of the Boer Commandos. This is historically accurate. As the war dragged on the Boers were forced to use captured British weapons. | ||
[[Image:Leemk1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield Mk.I - .303 British. In service between | [[Image:Leemk1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield Mk.I - .303 British. In service between 1888–1926] | ||
[[Image:NB1a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Australian soldiers in action during the night ambush.]] | [[Image:NB1a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Australian soldiers in action during the night ambush.]] | ||
[[Image:Break14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lts. Morant ([[Edward Woodward]]) and Handcock ([[Bryan Brown]])in action with [[ | [[Image:Break14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lts. Morant ([[Edward Woodward]]) and Handcock ([[Bryan Brown]])in action with [[Lee Metford Rifle]] during a Boer attack on the British fort.]] | ||
[[Image:Break27.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lt. George Ramsdale Witton ([[Lewis Fitz-Gerald]]) in action with a [[ | [[Image:Break27.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lt. George Ramsdale Witton ([[Lewis Fitz-Gerald]]) in action with a [[Lee Metford Rifle]] during the Boer attack on the British fort.]] | ||
[[Image:Break15.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Close up of the [[ | [[Image:Break15.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Close up of the [[Lee Metford]] while a British soldier loads a single cartridge.]] | ||
[[Image:Break16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"Ready, Aim, Fire!"]] | [[Image:Break16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"Ready, Aim, Fire!"]] | ||
Revision as of 14:21, 8 July 2011
Breaker Morant is a 1980 Australian war film based on the well known play of the same name by Australian playwright Kenneth Ross. The film involves the court martial of Lieutenants Harry 'Breaker' Morant (Edward Woodward), Peter Handcock (Bryan Brown) and George Ramsdale Witton (Lewis Fitz-Gerald) . The three officers were Australians serving in the British Army with a special unit called the Bushveldt Carbineers during the The Second Boer War (1899 - 1902). Which is more commonly known as The Boer War. They were charged with the murders of several Boer prisoners of war and a German missionary. Morant and Handcock were found guilty and executed by firing squad on February 27, 1902. Witton served several years in prison and was later released. There is still much controversy surrounding the court martial and Lt. Harry 'Breaker' Morant in particular. Morant was called Breaker because he used to "break" wild horses before joining the army.
The following firearms can be seen in Breaker Morant:
WARNING:SPOILERS!!
Revolvers
Webley Mk VI Revolver
The Webley Mk VI Revolver is used by both the British and Australian officers.
Remington 1875 Revolver
Remington 1875 revolver is used by a Boer Commando during the raid on the British fort.
Colt SAA
A Colt Single Action Army is used by a Boer Commando during a night ambush of Australian soldiers.
Pistols
Mauser C96
A Mauser C96 semiautomatic pistol is briefly shown carried by the Boer who is shot by Captain Hunt as he lies wounded during the opening ambush.
Rifles
Lee Metford Rifle
The Lee MetfordI Rifle is used by both the Australian and British soldiers throughout the movie. It is also shown being used by some of the Boer Commandos. This is historically accurate. As the war dragged on the Boers were forced to use captured British weapons. [[Image:Leemk1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield Mk.I - .303 British. In service between 1888–1926]
[[Image:Break14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lts. Morant (Edward Woodward) and Handcock (Bryan Brown)in action with Lee Metford Rifle during a Boer attack on the British fort.]]
Mauser 1895 Rifle
Used by the Boer Commandos throughout the movie. It appears that they are using the Spanish Mauser 1895 Rifle
Mauser 1895 Carbine
One of the Boer Commandos can be seen using a Mauser 1895 carbine, identifiable by its front sight protective wings, during the night-time ambush.
Machine Guns
Maxim Gun
Morant (Edward Woodward) and his men use a Maxim Machine Gun with great effectiveness against Boer Commandos during an attack on the British fort.
