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[[Image:GfB_MG42_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Germans defend against the charging 442nd.]]
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[[Image:GfB_MG42_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SSGT Ohhara with the captured MG42. 2LT Grayson is seen to his right with an M1 Carbine, while Frank (Akira Fukunaga) assists.]]
[[Image:GfB_MG42_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SSG Ohhara with the captured MG42. 2LT Grayson is seen to his right with an M1 Carbine, while Frank (Akira Fukunaga) assists.]]
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Go for Broke! (1951)Go for Broke! Battleground Van Johnson about the exploits of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and to a lesser extend, the 100th Infantry Battalion, which were both composed of Japanese-Americans in World War II. The title refers to the motto of the 442nd, of which many of the actors were veterans of, with the notable exception of Henry Nakamura . MGM failed to extend its copyright after 28 years, so the film is now in the public domain.
The following guns were used in the film Go for Broke! (1951) :
American Weapons M1 Garand Most of the American soldiers in the film carry M1 Garands .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06 Error creating thumbnail: File missing The men of the 442nd parade with their M1 Garands. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Tommy (Henry Nakamura ) gets the all clear while covering Sam (Lane Nakano ) and Masami (Harry Hamada). Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sam (right) and Masami clear the German OP. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Culley (Don Haggerty ) with his M1 Garand. Error creating thumbnail: File missing 2LT Grayson fires his M1 Garand. M1 Carbine M1 Carbines are issued to officers like 2LT Grayson (Van Johnson ) and Captain Solari (Dan Riss ). Sgt. Ohhara (Henry Oyasato) gets one as well when he receives a field commission.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing World War II Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - .30 Carbine - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock Error creating thumbnail: File missing Captain Solari's M1 Carbine can be seen leaning on the wall. Error creating thumbnail: File missing 2LT Grayson fires his M1 Carbine. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Newly commissioned 2LT Ohhara with his M1 Carbine. Browning Automatic Rifle Chick (George Miki) is issued a Browning Automatic Rifle .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06 Error creating thumbnail: File missing Chick's BAR slung over his shoulder as he boards the troop ship. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Chick provides covering fire. Browning M1919A4 A Browning M1919A4 is seen next to a dead soldier. Sgt. Culley (Don Haggerty ) tries to make use of it, but can't find any ammunition.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06 Springfield Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Culley tries to get the M1919 working. M2 Mortar Tommy (Henry Nakamura ) is forced to use an M2 Mortar in his own when the crew is knocked out.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M2 Mortar - 60mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing The mortar crew lays down some fire. Error creating thumbnail: File missing After the crew is knocked out, Tommy has to detach the tube. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Using his dirt filled helmet as a baseplate, and operates the mortar on his own. Mk 2 hand grenade Various soldiers are seen with Mk 2 hand grenades .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mk 2 "Pineapple" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade Error creating thumbnail: File missing Tommy's Mk 2 can be seen hanging from his jacket collar. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another Mk 2 on a downed soldier. M1911 An MP (Ray Hyke ) is seen with a holstered M1911 -type pistol.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Original Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP Error creating thumbnail: File missing German Weapons MP40 Some Germans are seen using MP40s .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A German officer fires his MP40. This MP40 appears to have its front sight cut down. Error creating thumbnail: File missing MG42 Germans are seen using MG42s . Sgt. Ohhara captures one and forces the remaining Germans to surrender.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Germans defend against the charging 442nd. Error creating thumbnail: File missing SSG Ohhara with the captured MG42. 2LT Grayson is seen to his right with an M1 Carbine, while Frank (Akira Fukunaga) assists. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Gewehr 1898 One German soldier is seen with an antiquated Mauser Gewehr 1898 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser Error creating thumbnail: File missing WWI rifle, WWI helmet. Why couldn't the guy on the right be wearing a pickelhaube? Luger P08 Tommy (Henry Nakamura ) takes a Luger P08 as a war trophy after he, Sam (Lane Nakano ) and Masami (Harry Hamada) take out a German observation post.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Luger P08 - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Tommy proudly shows off his captured Luger. Gewehr 43 A German soldier at the observation post uses a Gewehr 43 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Gewehr 43 - 7.92x57mm Mauser Error creating thumbnail: File missing A German soldier fires his G43. This also offers another shot of the weird MP40. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The G43 after the OP is silenced. Other An American M24 Chaffee helps the 442nd clear the way to the Lost Battalion.
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