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=Allied Weapons= | =Allied Weapons= | ||
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===M1928 Thompson=== | ===M1928 Thompson=== | ||
Sgt. Joe Enders ([[Nicolas Cage]]) uses an [[Thompson#M1928/M1928A1 Thompson|M1928 Thompson]] fitted with a 50 round drum during the opening firefight in the swamps of Guadalcanal. | Sgt. Joe Enders ([[Nicolas Cage]]) uses an [[Thompson#M1928/M1928A1 Thompson|M1928 Thompson]] fitted with a 50 round drum during the opening firefight in the swamps of Guadalcanal. | ||
[[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928 Thompson - .45 ACP | [[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1928Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Sgt. Enders kills a Japanese soldier in the brush with his M1928 Thompson.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1928Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Sgt. Enders kills a Japanese soldier in the brush with his M1928 Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1928Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Sgt. Enders fires his M1928 Thompson at the Japanese soldiers.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1928Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Sgt. Enders fires his M1928 Thompson at the Japanese soldiers.]] | ||
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===M1928A1 Thompson=== | ===M1928A1 Thompson=== | ||
For the remainder of the film, Sgt. Joe Enders ([[Nicolas Cage]]) carries an [[Thompson#M1928/M1928A1 Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]] fitted with a 30 round magazine. Sgt. Pete "Ox" Anderson ([[Christian Slater]]) also uses an M1928A1. | For the remainder of the film, Sgt. Joe Enders ([[Nicolas Cage]]) carries an [[Thompson#M1928/M1928A1 Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]] fitted with a 30 round magazine. Sgt. Pete "Ox" Anderson ([[Christian Slater]]) also uses an M1928A1. | ||
[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP | [[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1928A1Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px| Sgt. Joe Enders ([[Nicolas Cage]]) lets loose his M1928A1 Thompson.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1928A1Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px| Sgt. Joe Enders ([[Nicolas Cage]]) lets loose his M1928A1 Thompson.]] | ||
[[Image:WindT_521.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Enders reloads his Thompson.]] | [[Image:WindT_521.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Enders reloads his Thompson.]] | ||
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[[Image:WindtalkersM1928A1Thompson-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enders takes out three Japanese soldiers with his Thompson, firing it with one hand! Realistically, the recoil of the Thompson would make it nearly impossible to accomplish this feat without completely missing, injuring yourself, or both.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1928A1Thompson-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enders takes out three Japanese soldiers with his Thompson, firing it with one hand! Realistically, the recoil of the Thompson would make it nearly impossible to accomplish this feat without completely missing, injuring yourself, or both.]] | ||
==Rifles== | ==Rifles / Carbines== | ||
===M1 Carbine=== | ===M1 Carbine=== | ||
Both Private Ben Yahzee ([[Adam Beach]]) and Private Charlie Whitehorse ([[Roger Willie]]) use [[M1 Carbine]]s throughout the film. | Both Private Ben Yahzee ([[Adam Beach]]) and Private Charlie Whitehorse ([[Roger Willie]]) use [[M1 Carbine]]s throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Carbine-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px| Private Ben Yahzee ([[Adam Beach]]) a with his M1 Carbine.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1Carbine-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px| Private Ben Yahzee ([[Adam Beach]]) a with his M1 Carbine.]] | ||
[[File:WindT 515.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Private Charlie Whitehorse ([[Roger Willie]]) carries his M1 Carbine while hitting the beach.]] | [[File:WindT 515.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Private Charlie Whitehorse ([[Roger Willie]]) carries his M1 Carbine while hitting the beach.]] | ||
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===M1 Garand=== | ===M1 Garand=== | ||
[[M1 Garand]] rifles are the most common weapons in the hands of U.S. Marines. Most notably seen used by Private Pappas ([[Mark Ruffalo]]) and Private Nellie ([[Martin Henderson]]). | [[M1 Garand]] rifles are the most common weapons in the hands of U.S. Marines. Most notably seen used by Private Pappas ([[Mark Ruffalo]]) and Private Nellie ([[Martin Henderson]]). | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand - .30-06 | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ender's men Tommy in Guadalcanal with an M1 Garand.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ender's men Tommy in Guadalcanal with an M1 Garand.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Garand-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Pappas with his M1 Garand during the battle of Saipan.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1Garand-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Pappas with his M1 Garand during the battle of Saipan.]] | ||
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===Springfield M1903=== | ===Springfield M1903=== | ||
Some of the Marines during the opening 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 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. | ||
[[Image:Springfield1903.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield M1903 Transitional (pre-WW2) issue - .30-06 | [[Image:Springfield1903.jpg|thumb|none|400px|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.]] | ||
[[Image:Windtalkers03A3-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine with a Springfield M1903.]] | [[Image:Windtalkers03A3-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine with a Springfield M1903.]] | ||
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===Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2=== | ===Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2=== | ||
Private Chick ([[Noah Emmerich]]) uses a [[Browning Automatic Rifle|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. | Private Chick ([[Noah Emmerich]]) uses a [[Browning Automatic Rifle|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. | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2 - .30-06 | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2 - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersBAR-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Chick lets loose his BAR.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersBAR-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Chick lets loose his BAR.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersBAR-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Chick fires his BAR.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersBAR-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Chick fires his BAR.]] | ||
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===Browning M1919A4=== | ===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 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. | ||
[[File:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1919A4 - .30-06 | [[File:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1919A4 - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1919A4-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marines ready a Browning M1919A4 during the battle of Saipan.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1919A4-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marines ready a Browning M1919A4 during the battle of Saipan.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1919A4-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Browning M1919A4 pintle mounted on a jeep.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1919A4-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Browning M1919A4 pintle mounted on a jeep.]] | ||
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===Browning M2HB=== | ===Browning M2HB=== | ||
[[ | [[Browning M2HB]] machine guns are seen mounted on US M4 Sherman tanks. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB - .50 BMG | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[File:WindT 511.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M4 Sherman has the Browning M2 mounted on the hatch.]] | [[File:WindT 511.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M4 Sherman has the Browning M2 mounted on the hatch.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM2HB-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Browning M2HB is seen as a Sherman gets hit by Japanese artillery.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM2HB-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Browning M2HB is seen as a Sherman gets hit by Japanese artillery.]] | ||
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===M1911A1=== | ===M1911A1=== | ||
Both Sgt. Joe Enders ([[Nicolas Cage]]) and Sgt. Pete "Ox" Anderson ([[Christian Slater]]) use [[M1911A1]] pistols as their sidearms. One of the mistake is that the M1911A1 usually have 4 magazine as extra ammo, not two, like in the movie. | Both Sgt. Joe Enders ([[Nicolas Cage]]) and Sgt. Pete "Ox" Anderson ([[Christian Slater]]) use [[M1911A1]] pistols as their sidearms. One of the mistake is that the M1911A1 usually have 4 magazine as extra ammo, not two, like in the movie. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|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.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1911A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enders packs his M1911A1 in Yahzee's pack when he disguises himself as a Japanese soldier to steal a radio.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1911A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enders packs his M1911A1 in Yahzee's pack when he disguises himself as a Japanese soldier to steal a radio.]] | ||
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[[Image:WindtalkersM1911A1-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enders reloads his M1911A1 during the final battle.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1911A1-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enders reloads his M1911A1 during the final battle.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1911A1-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yahzee forces Enders to turn his M1911A1 on him.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1911A1-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yahzee forces Enders to turn his M1911A1 on him.]] | ||
==Shotguns== | ==Shotguns== | ||
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EDIT: In the "Director's Cut", Hjelmstad uses it during the surprise Japanese attack on the village. | EDIT: In the "Director's Cut", Hjelmstad uses it during the surprise Japanese attack on the village. | ||
[[Image:Winchester1897TrenchTakedown.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1897 - 12 Gauge]] | |||
[[Image:Winchester1897TrenchTakedown.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1897 - 12 Gauge | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersWin97-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A nice shot of the barrel of Gunny Hjelmstad's Winchester 1897.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersWin97-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A nice shot of the barrel of Gunny Hjelmstad's Winchester 1897.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersWin97-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny Hjelmstad with his Winchester '97.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersWin97-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gunny Hjelmstad with his Winchester '97.]] | ||
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===M1 Bazooka=== | ===M1 Bazooka=== | ||
An [[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"#M1 "Bazooka" (2.36" Rocket)|M1 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)|M1 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:Bazookasmithsonian.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Bazooka - 60mm | [[Image:Bazookasmithsonian.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Bazooka - 60mm]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Bazooka-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two Marines attempt to fire an M1 Bazooka.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1Bazooka-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two Marines attempt to fire an M1 Bazooka.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Bazooka-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Ox waits as the loader readies the Bazooka.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1Bazooka-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Ox waits as the loader readies the Bazooka.]] | ||
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===Nambu Type 14=== | ===Nambu Type 14=== | ||
A Japanese soldier tries to draw his [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol]] from his holster before Pvt. Ben Yahzee ([[Adam Beach]]) stabs him with the Type 30 Bayonet of his [[Arisaka Rifle|Arisaka Type 38]] rifle. | A Japanese soldier tries to draw his [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol]] from his holster before Pvt. Ben Yahzee ([[Adam Beach]]) stabs him with the Type 30 Bayonet of his [[Arisaka Rifle|Arisaka Type 38]] rifle. | ||
[[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nambu Type 14 pistol - 8mm Nambu | [[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nambu Type 14 pistol - 8mm Nambu]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersNambuType14-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier tries to pull a Nambu Type 14 pistol from his holster. While not much of the gun is seen, the shape of the butt confirms it as a Type 14 as opposed to a Type 94 pistol.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersNambuType14-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier tries to pull a Nambu Type 14 pistol from his holster. While not much of the gun is seen, the shape of the butt confirms it as a Type 14 as opposed to a Type 94 pistol.]] | ||
==Rifles== | ==Rifles== | ||
===Arisaka Sniper Rifle=== | ===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. | 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. | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersArisakaSniper-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese sniper takes out Marines with an unknown sniper Arisaka rifle.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersArisakaSniper-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese sniper takes out Marines with an unknown sniper Arisaka rifle.]] | ||
===Arisaka Type 99=== | ===Arisaka Type 99=== | ||
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At one point in the film, Pvt. Ben Yahzee ([[Adam Beach]]) disguises himself as a Japanese soldier to acquire a radio after his is destroyed. He also takes a substitute standard ("last ditch") Arisaka Type 99 along with the disguise. | At one point in the film, Pvt. Ben Yahzee ([[Adam Beach]]) disguises himself as a Japanese soldier to acquire a radio after his is destroyed. He also takes a substitute standard ("last ditch") Arisaka Type 99 along with the disguise. | ||
[[Image:Arisaka-Type-99.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm | [[Image:Arisaka-Type-99.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm]] | ||
[[Image:T99ss.jpg|thumb|none|400px| | [[Image:T99ss.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Substitute standard ("last ditch") Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersArisakaType38-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Japanese soldiers fire their Arisaka Type 99 and substitute standard ("last ditch") Arisaka Type 99 rifles.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersArisakaType38-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Japanese soldiers fire their Arisaka Type 99 and substitute standard ("last ditch") Arisaka Type 99 rifles.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersArisakaType99-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier fires his Arisaka Type 99 after emerging from a hidden hole.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersArisakaType99-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier fires his Arisaka Type 99 after emerging from a hidden hole.]] | ||
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===Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun=== | ===Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun=== | ||
Japanese soldiers are seen firing [[Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun]]s in the film. | Japanese soldiers are seen firing [[Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun]]s in the film. | ||
[[Image:Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm | [[Image:Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersNambuType92-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier chambers a Nambu Type 92 HMG. Note blank rounds on belt strip.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersNambuType92-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier chambers a Nambu Type 92 HMG. Note blank rounds on belt strip.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersNambuType92-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier is seen manning a Nambu Type 92 in a weapons line up.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersNambuType92-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier is seen manning a Nambu Type 92 in a weapons line up.]] | ||
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===Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun=== | ===Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun=== | ||
Japanese soldiers are seen mowing down Marines with [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun|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. | Japanese soldiers are seen mowing down Marines with [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun|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. | ||
[[Image:Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm | [[Image:Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersNambuType99-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier fires a Nambu Type 99 LMG during the battle of Saipan.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersNambuType99-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier fires a Nambu Type 99 LMG during the battle of Saipan.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersNambuType99-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese (played by stuntman [[Simon Rhee]]) fires a Nambu Type 99.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersNambuType99-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese (played by stuntman [[Simon Rhee]]) fires a Nambu Type 99.]] | ||
Revision as of 02:16, 5 September 2015
Windtalkers is a 2002 World War II film directed by John Woo and stars Nicolas Cage and Christian Slater as two US Marine sergeants assigned to protect two US soldiers of Navajo dissent (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, and Jason Isaacs.
The following weapons were used in the film Windtalkers:
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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 U.S. Marines. Most notably seen used by Private Pappas (Mark Ruffalo) and Private Nellie (Martin Henderson).
Springfield M1903
Some of the Marines during the opening scene use 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.
Machine Guns
Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2
Private Chick (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 mistake is that the M1911A1 usually have 4 magazine as extra ammo, not two, like in the movie.
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
M1 Bazooka
An M1 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 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.
M7 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.
Axis Weapons
Handguns
Nambu Type 14
A Japanese soldier tries to draw his Nambu Type 14 Pistol from his holster before Pvt. Ben Yahzee (Adam Beach) stabs him with the Type 30 Bayonet of his Arisaka Type 38 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 Japanese Imperial 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 where 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 is 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 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 (technically grenade launchers) are used by Japanese soldiers during the unexpected assault on the Marines in the controlled town.
