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== | ==Gewehr 98== | ||
Japanese soldiers are seen using | Japanese soldiers are seen using German [[Gewehr 98]]s as stand-ins for [[Arisaka Rifle|Arisaka Type 38]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:Arisakat38.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Arisakat38.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mm.]] | ||
[[Image:TRL64 07.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]] | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:TRL64 07.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Note the ''Lange-Visier'' rear sight, upper barrel band and "butcher's blade" bayonet, which are all hallmarks of the Gew 98.]] | |||
==Madsen Machine Gun== | ==Madsen Machine Gun== | ||
Revision as of 22:54, 11 August 2012
The Thin Red Line is a 1964 WWII film which was the first theatrical adaptation of the James Jones novel. The film focuses on the men of Charlie Company during the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Pacific. Many characters and situations from this film are also included in director Terrence Malick's 1998 adaptation of the novel. The film was shot in Spain.
The following weapons were used in the 1964 film The Thin Red Line:
M1 Garand
M1 Garand is the primary battle rifle used by the men of Charlie Company in the film including Pvt. Doll (Keir Dullea) and 1st Sgt. Welsh (Jack Warden).
Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2
The Browning Automatic Rifle is also used by American forces during the battle.
M1911A1
Pvt. Doll (Keir Dullea) is seen with a stolen M1911A1 at the film's beginning. Capt. Stone (Ray Daley) is also seen with the handgun.
MK II Hand Grenade
Several US soldiers including Welsh and Doll are seen using MK II Hand Grenades when the Japanese stage a surprise attack on the American position.
MP40
The MP40 is erroneously seen used by both American and Japanese forces (perhaps either being mistaken or standing in for the M3 "Grease Gun").
M1919A4 Machine Gun
The Browning M1919A4 .30 caliber machine gun is used by both American and Japanese forces.
Gewehr 98
Japanese soldiers are seen using German Gewehr 98s as stand-ins for Arisaka Type 38 rifles.
Madsen Machine Gun
Japanese soldiers are also seen using a Madsen machine gun which is substituting for the Japanese Type 99 in the film.
