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''The Pacific'' is the 2010 WWII HBO miniseries produced by [[Tom Hanks]] and [[Steven Spielberg]], who previously produced the acclaimed ''[[Band of Brothers]]''. This miniseries focuses on the experiences of US Marines fighting in the Pacific Theater of World War II and is primarily based on the memoirs of Robert Leckie and Eugene Sledge. | |||
'''The following weapons can be seen in the HBO miniseries The Pacific:''' | '''The following weapons can be seen in the HBO miniseries The Pacific:''' | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==M1903A3 Springfield== | ==M1903A3 Springfield== | ||
The [[M1903 Springfield#1903A3 Springfield Rifle|M1903A3 Springfield]] rifle is the general issue | The [[M1903 Springfield#1903A3 Springfield Rifle|M1903A3 Springfield]] rifle is the general issue weapon for the Marines who land and fight on Guadalcanal in Part 1 and Part 2, as all the new M1 rifles were sent to the US Army. The Marines seen using the Springfield include PFC Wilbur 'Runner' Conley ([[Keith Nobbs]]), Sgt. J.P. Morgan ([[Joshua Biton]]) and Lew 'Chuckler' Juergens ([[Josh Helman]]). After being replaced with the M1, it was still used by snipers. One of them can be seen used by a Marine in Part 6 during the attack on Peleliu airfield. | ||
[[Image:Springfield03A3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1903A3 Springfield - .30-06]] | [[Image:Springfield03A3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1903A3 Springfield - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:TPSpringfield2.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:TPSpringfield2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|PFC Wilbur 'Runner' Conley ([[Keith Nobbs]]) is seen with his 1903A3 at the Tenaru River in Part 1.]] | ||
[[Image:Pac01 2008.jpg|thumb|none|600px|PFC Wilbur 'Runner' Conley ([[Keith Nobbs]]) cleans his M1903 at the end of Part 1.]] | [[Image:Pac01 2008.jpg|thumb|none|600px|PFC Wilbur 'Runner' Conley ([[Keith Nobbs]]) cleans his M1903 at the end of Part 1.]] | ||
[[Image:Pac01 2002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marines of the 7th Regiment led by Lt. Col. Lewis "Chesty" Puller ([[William Sadler]]) are seen marching in Part 1 with their M1903 Springfields on Guadalcanal as they reinforce the 1st Marines.]] | [[Image:Pac01 2002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marines of the 7th Regiment led by Lt. Col. Lewis "Chesty" Puller ([[William Sadler]]) are seen marching in Part 1 with their M1903 Springfields on Guadalcanal as they reinforce the 1st Marines.]] | ||
[[Image:Pac1911a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A double weapons check. Lew 'Chuckler' Juergens ([[Josh Helman]] maintains his M1903 as Robert Leckie ([[James Badge Dale]] cleans his M1911A1 in Part 2.]] | [[Image:Pac1911a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A double weapons check. Lew 'Chuckler' Juergens ([[Josh Helman]] maintains his M1903 as Robert Leckie ([[James Badge Dale]] cleans his M1911A1 in Part 2.]] | ||
[[Image:TPSpringfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine is seen using the M1903 during the battle of the Matanikau on Guadalcanal in Part 2.]] | [[Image:TPSpringfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine is seen using the M1903 during the battle of the Matanikau on Guadalcanal in Part 2.]] | ||
[[Image:TPSpringfield2.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:TPSpringfield2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Conley ([[Keith Nobbs]]) is seen with his 1903A3 in Part 1.]] | ||
[[Image:IMG 1712.JPG|thumb|none|400px|A pair of M1903A1 Springfield sniper rifles (.30-06) with 7.8x Unertl scopes. The guns pictured here were the actual rifles used in ''Letters from Iwo Jima'' (one is primary, the other is a back-up), and the rifle was fired by Master Sergeant Tom Minder, one of the technical advisors, in the film.]] | [[Image:IMG 1712.JPG|thumb|none|400px|A pair of M1903A1 Springfield sniper rifles (.30-06) with 7.8x Unertl scopes. The guns pictured here were the actual rifles used in ''Letters from Iwo Jima'' (one is primary, the other is a back-up), and the rifle was fired by Master Sergeant Tom Minder, one of the technical advisors, in the film.]] | ||
[[Image:Pac06 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine sniper is armed with a scoped Springfield at Peleliu airfield as he watches for enemy counterattacks in Part 6.]] | [[Image:Pac06 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine sniper is armed with a scoped Springfield at Peleliu airfield as he watches for enemy counterattacks in Part 6.]] | ||
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==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
The [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by several characters in the series including Eugene Sledge ([[Joseph Mazzello]]), Merriell "Snafu" Shelton ([[Rami Malek]]), Capt. Andrew Haldane ([[Scott Gibson]]), Cpl. R.V. Burgin ([[Martin McCann]]) and by John Basilone ([[Jon Seda]]) while on Iwo Jima in Part 8. | |||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]] | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]] | ||
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=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==M1928A1 Thompson== | |||
Several Marines who fight on Guadalcanal in Part 1 are seen with the [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1A1 Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]]. Lt. Hugh Corrigan ([[Henry Nixon]]) had a 50 round drum on his for most of Part 1 until the end, replacing it with a 30 round "stick" magazine. | |||
[[Image:M1928A1Drum.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:Pac1 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Hugh Corrigan ([[Henry Nixon]]) with the 1928A1 Thompson in Part 1.]] | |||
[[Image:Pactommy.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Corrigan fires his Thompson during the battle at Alligator Creek.]] | |||
[[Image:Pactommy2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Corrigan carries the Thompson as he checks out an abandoned truck.]] | |||
[[Image:Pactommy3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Corrigan's Thompson has the 50 round mag and the Cutts compensator.]] | |||
==M1A1 Thompson== | ==M1A1 Thompson== | ||
Several Marines are seen carrying or firing the [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1A1 Thompson|M1A1 Thompson]]. Robert Leckie ([[James Badge Dale]]) uses a Thompson M1A1 throughout the rest of the series, notably in Part 4, when he takes out a Japanese patrol trying to flank his unit and then in Part 5 and 6 when the Marines land on Peleliu. In Part 9 on Okinawa Eugene Sledge ([[Joseph Mazzello]]) picks up a Thompson and uses it for a good duration of the episode | Several Marines are seen carrying or firing the [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1A1 Thompson|M1A1 Thompson]]. Robert Leckie ([[James Badge Dale]]) uses a Thompson M1A1 throughout the rest of the series, notably in Part 4, when he takes out a Japanese patrol trying to flank his unit and then in Part 5 and 6 when the Marines land on Peleliu. In Part 9 on Okinawa Eugene Sledge ([[Joseph Mazzello]]) picks up a Thompson and uses it for a good duration of the episode. Other Marines such as Sgt. Stone ([[Toby Leonard Moore]]) and Gunnery Sgt. Elmo Haney ([[Gary Sweet]]) also use the Thompson. Bill Leyden ([[Brendan Fletcher]]) is seen with an M1A1 on Okinawa in Part 9. | ||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP]] | ||
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[[Image:pacific7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The front end of the M1A1 Thompson is seen being fired when Basilone and the Marines land on Iwo Jima in Part 8.]] | [[Image:pacific7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The front end of the M1A1 Thompson is seen being fired when Basilone and the Marines land on Iwo Jima in Part 8.]] | ||
[[Image:Pac09 0027.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Leyden ([[Brendan Fletcher]]) with his M1A1 on Okinawa in Part 9.]] | [[Image:Pac09 0027.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Leyden ([[Brendan Fletcher]]) with his M1A1 on Okinawa in Part 9.]] | ||
==Reising M50== | ==Reising M50== | ||
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==Colt New Service== | ==Colt New Service== | ||
In Part 5, Eugene Sledge ([[Joseph Mazzello]]) receives a [[Colt New Service]] .45 Colt revolver in the care package sent from his family and in Part 9, uses the revolver on a wounded Japanese soldier on the island of Okinawa. | In Part 5, Eugene Sledge ([[Joseph Mazzello]]) receives a [[Colt New Service]] .45 Colt revolver in the care package sent from his family and in Part 9, uses the revolver on a wounded Japanese soldier on the island of Okinawa. | ||
[[Image:ColtModel1909Army.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Model 1909 Colt Army Revolver - .45 LC. This model is stamped "Property of U.S. Government" under barrel and "M1909" on front bottom of grip strap. Grips not original - US issue bore plain uncheckered walnut.]] | [[Image:ColtModel1909Army.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Model 1909 Colt Army Revolver - .45 LC. This model is stamped "Property of U.S. Government" under barrel and "M1909" on front bottom of grip strap. Grips not original - US issue bore plain uncheckered walnut.]] | ||
[[Image:Eugene45.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In Part 9, Eugene Sledge ([[Joseph Mazzello]]) aims his [[Colt New Service]] revolver at a wounded Japanese soldier on Okinawa.]] | [[Image:Eugene45.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In Part 9, Eugene Sledge ([[Joseph Mazzello]]) aims his [[Colt New Service]] revolver at a wounded Japanese soldier on Okinawa.]] | ||
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==Nambu Type 14== | ==Nambu Type 14== | ||
The main sidearm of the Japanese was the [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol]]. Robert Leckie ([[James Badge Dale]]) finds one in a Japanese officer's chest when they go through the camp in which he takes it and the chest as a war trophy. | The main sidearm of the Japanese was the [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol]]. Robert Leckie ([[James Badge Dale]]) finds one in a Japanese officer's chest when they go through the camp in which he takes it and the chest as a war trophy. Leckie ends up handing over the pistol to Dr. Grant ([[Matt Craven]]) in Part 4. | ||
[[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg |thumb|500px|none|Nambu Type 14 8x22mm Nambu]] | [[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg |thumb|500px|none|Nambu Type 14 8x22mm Nambu]] | ||
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==Unknown Double-Barrel 12 Gauge SXS== | ==Unknown Double-Barrel 12 Gauge SXS== | ||
In Part 10, Dr. Sledge ([[Conor O' Farrell]]) takes his son Eugene ([[Joseph Mazzello]]) dove hunting soon after Eugene returned home from Okinawa, the two exit Dr. Sledge's truck with a pair of [[Double Barreled Shotgun]]s | In Part 10, Dr. Sledge ([[Conor O' Farrell]]) takes his son Eugene ([[Joseph Mazzello]]) dove hunting soon after Eugene returned home from Okinawa, the two exit Dr. Sledge's truck with a pair of [[Double Barreled Shotgun]]s. | ||
[[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge. The Parker Gun Company was absorbed into Remington in 1934.]] | [[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge. The Parker Gun Company was absorbed into Remington in 1934.]] | ||
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==Type 89 "Knee Mortar"== | ==Type 89 "Knee Mortar"== | ||
[[Type 89 "Knee Mortar"]] (technically grenade launchers) are used by Japanese soldiers who defend the Peleliu airfield. | [[Type 89 "Knee Mortar"]] (technically grenade launchers) are used by Japanese soldiers who defend the Peleliu airfield. | ||
[[Image:Type89KneeMortar.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 89 "Knee Mortar". In reality it was translated as "Leg Mortar" but poor translation changed it to Knee | [[Image:Type89KneeMortar.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 89 "Knee Mortar". In reality it was translated as "Leg Mortar" but poor translation changed it to Knee.]] | ||
[[Image:Pac06 2016.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Type 89 Knee Mortar lays next to the dead Japanese soldier on the far left as the Marines take Peleliu airfield.]] | [[Image:Pac06 2016.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Type 89 Knee Mortar lays next to the dead Japanese soldier on the far left as the Marines take Peleliu airfield.]] | ||
Revision as of 01:27, 26 July 2010
The Pacific is the 2010 WWII HBO miniseries produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, who previously produced the acclaimed Band of Brothers. This miniseries focuses on the experiences of US Marines fighting in the Pacific Theater of World War II and is primarily based on the memoirs of Robert Leckie and Eugene Sledge.
The following weapons can be seen in the HBO miniseries The Pacific:
Rifles
M1903A3 Springfield
The M1903A3 Springfield rifle is the general issue weapon for the Marines who land and fight on Guadalcanal in Part 1 and Part 2, as all the new M1 rifles were sent to the US Army. The Marines seen using the Springfield include PFC Wilbur 'Runner' Conley (Keith Nobbs), Sgt. J.P. Morgan (Joshua Biton) and Lew 'Chuckler' Juergens (Josh Helman). After being replaced with the M1, it was still used by snipers. One of them can be seen used by a Marine in Part 6 during the attack on Peleliu airfield.
M1 Garand
The M1 is first seen in Guadalcanal, when Sid Phillips (Ashton Holmes) finds, to his disgust, a crate of newly arrived M1 Garands for the army. Whilst stationed in Melbourne, the Marines replace the M1903 with the M1 Garand, which remains the main battle rifle throughout the series. During Part 3, riding in a train through the Victorian country, several Marines compare the M1 to the M1903. In combat, amongst those who use it are Bill "Hoosier" Smith (Jacob Pitts), Bill Leyden (Brendan Fletcher) and Eugene Sledge (Joseph Mazzello).
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is carried by several characters in the series including Eugene Sledge (Joseph Mazzello), Merriell "Snafu" Shelton (Rami Malek), Capt. Andrew Haldane (Scott Gibson), Cpl. R.V. Burgin (Martin McCann) and by John Basilone (Jon Seda) while on Iwo Jima in Part 8.
Arisaka Type 99
The Arisaka Type 99 rifle was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army in the Pacific theater and is seen used throughout the series, notably in Part 1 in Guadalcanal and Parts 5-7 during the battle of Peleliu then again in the hands of several Japanese Soldiers charging on Okinawa in Part 9.
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
Several Marines who fight on Guadalcanal in Part 1 are seen with the M1928A1 Thompson. Lt. Hugh Corrigan (Henry Nixon) had a 50 round drum on his for most of Part 1 until the end, replacing it with a 30 round "stick" magazine.
M1A1 Thompson
Several Marines are seen carrying or firing the M1A1 Thompson. Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale) uses a Thompson M1A1 throughout the rest of the series, notably in Part 4, when he takes out a Japanese patrol trying to flank his unit and then in Part 5 and 6 when the Marines land on Peleliu. In Part 9 on Okinawa Eugene Sledge (Joseph Mazzello) picks up a Thompson and uses it for a good duration of the episode. Other Marines such as Sgt. Stone (Toby Leonard Moore) and Gunnery Sgt. Elmo Haney (Gary Sweet) also use the Thompson. Bill Leyden (Brendan Fletcher) is seen with an M1A1 on Okinawa in Part 9.
Reising M50
Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone (Jon Seda) is seen with a Reising M50 Submachine Gun in "Part 2".
M3 "Grease Gun"
In Part 9, an Army soldier guarding Japanese POWs on Okinawa is shown with an M3 Grease Gun.
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
The main sidearm of the Marines in the miniseries is the Colt M1911A1. Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale) and John Basilone (Jon Seda) are seen using the pistols and several troops are seen with the handgun holstered. Merriell "Snafu" Shelton (Rami Malek) uses one at one point to point blank a captured Japanese soldier in the head and Sgt. J.P. Morgan (Joshua Biton) can be seen firing his in Part 2 on Guadalcanal while waiting for Basilone to return.
Colt New Service
In Part 5, Eugene Sledge (Joseph Mazzello) receives a Colt New Service .45 Colt revolver in the care package sent from his family and in Part 9, uses the revolver on a wounded Japanese soldier on the island of Okinawa.
Nambu Type 14
The main sidearm of the Japanese was the Nambu Type 14 Pistol. Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale) finds one in a Japanese officer's chest when they go through the camp in which he takes it and the chest as a war trophy. Leckie ends up handing over the pistol to Dr. Grant (Matt Craven) in Part 4.
Machine Guns
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle is one of the weapons seen in the hands of the Marines.
Browning M1917
The Marines of the 1st Division that land on Guadalcanal use Browning M1917 water cooled machine guns. Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale) is seen firing it as part of a three man gun crew in Part 1. John Basilone (Jon Seda) is also seen firing it both on a tripod and from the hip in "Part 2".
Browning M1919
Replacing the Browning M1917 in the field for the Marines is the Browning M1919 machine gun in Episode Four, where it is used to stop a banzai charge. M1919's also are seen mounted on LVT's in the series, notably when landing on Peleliu in Part 5. Leckie (James Badge Dale) is briefly seen manning an M1919 on his LVT during the landing. John Basilone (Jon Seda) is seen hand firing an M1919 from the hip during the Battle of Iwo Jima in Part 8.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB machine gun is seen mounted on the Marine LVT-4's notably during the landings of Peleliu in Part 5 and Iwo Jima in Part 8.
Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun
Japanese forces are seen firing the Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun during Parts 6 and 7.
Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun
Japanese forces are also seen engaging the Marines at Peleliu with Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Guns.
Shotguns
Winchester 1897 Trench Gun
One of the weapons used by the Marines during the battle of Guadalcanal is a Winchester Model 1897 shotgun.
Unknown Double-Barrel 12 Gauge SXS
In Part 10, Dr. Sledge (Conor O' Farrell) takes his son Eugene (Joseph Mazzello) dove hunting soon after Eugene returned home from Okinawa, the two exit Dr. Sledge's truck with a pair of Double Barreled Shotguns.
Heavy Weapons
M1 Mortar
An 81mm M1 Mortar is seen with its crew as Sledge and the Marines prepare to leave the airfield in Part 6.
M2 Mortar
Eugene Sledge (Joseph Mazzello) and Merriell 'Snafu' Shelton (Rami Malek) are part of a M2 Mortar team. During the battle of Peleliu, their team are seen carrying the different parts of the weapon and then seen firing it when the Marines cross the airfield.
Type 89 "Knee Mortar"
Type 89 "Knee Mortar" (technically grenade launchers) are used by Japanese soldiers who defend the Peleliu airfield.
M7 rifle grenade launcher
Several Marines are seen with M7 grenade launchers mounted on their M1 Garands, notably in Part 6 during the taking of the Peleliu airfield.
M2 Flamethrower
The M2 Flamethrower is used by Marines to flush out bunkers in Part 7 and Part 8.
M1A1 Bazooka
The M1A1 Bazooka is used by Marines during the battle of Peleliu in Parts 5-7, notably by Pfc. Jay De L'Eau (Dylan Young).
Other
Mk II hand grenade
Mk II hand grenades are seen used by Marines to take out Japanese bunkers in Part 7.
Type 97 Fragmentation Grenade
A Japanese officer is seen holding a Type 97 fragmentation grenade just before he's shot in Part 7.
