| Error creating thumbnail: File missing Join our Discord! |
| If you have been locked out of your account you can request a password reset here. |
Breaker Morant: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
m (spelling) |
|||
| Line 2: | Line 2: | ||
'''WARNING:SPOILERS!!''' | '''WARNING:SPOILERS!!''' | ||
An Australian movie based on a well known play of the same name by Australian playwright Kenneth Ross. It looks at the court martial of | An Australian movie based on a well known play of the same name by Australian playwright Kenneth Ross. It looks at the court martial of Lieutenants Harry 'Breaker' Morant, Peter Handcock and George Ramsdale Witton. 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'' (1980):''' | '''The following firearms can be seen in ''Breaker Morant'' (1980):''' | ||
| Line 12: | Line 12: | ||
The [[Webley Mk VI|Webley Mk VI Revolver]] is used by both the British and Australian officers. | The [[Webley Mk VI|Webley Mk VI Revolver]] is used by both the British and Australian officers. | ||
[[Image:Webley.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Webley Mk. VI - .455 Webley]] | [[Image:Webley.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Webley Mk. VI - .455 Webley]] | ||
[[Image:Break28.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[Image:Break28.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lieutenants Morant ([[Edward Woodward]]) and Handcock ([[Bryan Brown]]) have a quick conference before attacking a Boer encampment.]] | ||
[[Image:Break2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Bushveldt Carbineers attack the Boer encampment.]] | [[Image:Break2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Bushveldt Carbineers attack the Boer encampment.]] | ||
[[Image:Break3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Morant ([[Edward Woodward]]) in action with his [[Webley Mk VI|Webley Mk VI Revolver]].]] | [[Image:Break3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Morant ([[Edward Woodward]]) in action with his [[Webley Mk VI|Webley Mk VI Revolver]].]] | ||
| Line 39: | Line 39: | ||
==Lee Enfield Mk.I Rifle== | ==Lee Enfield Mk.I Rifle== | ||
The [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|Lee Enfield Mk. I Rifle]] is used by both the Australian and British soldiers throughout the movie. It is also shown being used by some of the Boer | The [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)|Lee Enfield Mk. I 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 1896-1907]] | [[Image:Leemk1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield Mk.I - .303 British. In service between 1896-1907]] | ||
[[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.]] | ||
| Line 48: | Line 48: | ||
==Mauser 1895 Rifle== | ==Mauser 1895 Rifle== | ||
Used by the Boer | Used by the Boer Commandos throughout the movie. It appears that they are using the [[Mauser Rifle Series|Spanish Mauser 1895 Rifle]] | ||
[[Image:Mauser 1895 Rifle Chile.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser 1895 Rifle - 7x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mauser 1895 Rifle Chile.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser 1895 Rifle - 7x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:NB2b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of the Boer | [[Image:NB2b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of the Boer Commandos during the night ambush.]] | ||
[[Image:NB3c.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another Boer and his Mauser during the ambush.]] | [[Image:NB3c.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another Boer and his Mauser during the ambush.]] | ||
[[Image:Break8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Boers prepare for the morning raid on the British fort.]] | [[Image:Break8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Boers prepare for the morning raid on the British fort.]] | ||
| Line 60: | Line 60: | ||
[[Image:Chil95car1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser 1895 Carbine - 7x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Chil95car1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser 1895 Carbine - 7x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:NB2b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of the Boer | [[Image:NB2b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of the Boer Commandos during the night ambush.]] | ||
= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Maxim Gun== | ==Maxim Gun== | ||
Morant ([[Edward Woodward]]) and his men use a [[Maxim|Maxim Machine Gun]] with great effectiveness against Boer | Morant ([[Edward Woodward]]) and his men use a [[Maxim|Maxim Machine Gun]] with great effectiveness against Boer Commandos during an attack on the British fort. | ||
[[Image:Maxim1895.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Maxim 1895 on tripod]] | [[Image:Maxim1895.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Maxim 1895 on tripod]] | ||
[[Image:Break24.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Morant([[Edward Woodward]]), Handcock([[Bryan Brown]]) and Witton([[Lewis Fitz-Gerald]]) take cover in the arsenal when a Boer commando throws a stick of dynamite at them. Note the [[Maxim|Maxim Gun]] in the background.]] | [[Image:Break24.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Morant([[Edward Woodward]]), Handcock([[Bryan Brown]]) and Witton([[Lewis Fitz-Gerald]]) take cover in the arsenal when a Boer commando throws a stick of dynamite at them. Note the [[Maxim|Maxim Gun]] in the background.]] | ||
Revision as of 14:37, 23 September 2010
WARNING:SPOILERS!!
An Australian movie based on a well known play of the same name by Australian playwright Kenneth Ross. It looks at the court martial of Lieutenants Harry 'Breaker' Morant, Peter Handcock and George Ramsdale Witton. 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 (1980):
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 Enfield Mk.I Rifle
The Lee Enfield Mk. I 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.
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.
