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[[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.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1919A4-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine lugs an M1919A4 while another carries the M2 tripod. Based on the way he carries the gun, it is assumed to be a resin prop since a real M1919 is far too heavy to carry by the barrel with the bulk of the gun hanging off the shoulder.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1919A4-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine lugs an M1919A4 while another carries the M2 tripod. Based on the way he carries the gun, it is assumed to be a resin prop since a real M1919 is far too heavy to carry by the barrel with the bulk of the gun hanging off the shoulder.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1919A4-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine is seen | [[Image:WindtalkersM1919A4-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine is seen manning an M1919A4 behind Gny. Sgt. Hjelmstad ([[Peter Stormare]]).]] | ||
==Browning M2HB== | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
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[[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.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1911A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ox fires his M1911A1 after being stabbed by a bayonet. Slater flinches | [[Image:WindtalkersM1911A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ox fires his M1911A1 after being stabbed by a bayonet. Slater flinches terribly in this scene.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1911A1-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"I can't let them take us." Ox prepares to kill Whitehorse when the Japanese over whelm them.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1911A1-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"I can't let them take us." Ox prepares to kill Whitehorse when the Japanese over whelm them.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1911A1-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Instead of killing Whitehorse, he whips him around and fires his M1911A1 some more.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1911A1-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Instead of killing Whitehorse, he whips him around and fires his M1911A1 some more.]] | ||
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==M2-2 Flamethrower== | ==M2-2 Flamethrower== | ||
Private Harrigan ([[Brian Van Holt]]) uses an [[M2 Flamethrower|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 | Private Harrigan ([[Brian Van Holt]]) uses an [[M2 Flamethrower|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. | ||
[[Image:M2 Flamethrower.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M2-2 Flamethrower.]] | [[Image:M2 Flamethrower.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M2-2 Flamethrower.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM2A1Flamethrower-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Harrigan torches a Japanese bunker with his M2-2 Flamethrower.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM2A1Flamethrower-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Harrigan torches a Japanese bunker with his M2-2 Flamethrower.]] | ||
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==Arisaka Type 38== | ==Arisaka Type 38== | ||
[[Arisaka Rifle#Arisaka Type 38|Arisaka Type 38]] rifles are used by the Japanese Imperial Army troops. At one point in the film, Pvt. Ben Yahzee ([[Adam Beach]]) disguises himself as a Japanese soldier to aquire a radio after his is destroyed. He also takes a Arisaka Type 38 along with the disguise.The rifles with the top wood cover are arisaka type 99 rifles while the ones without are either type 38 rifles or "Last Ditch" type 99 rifles[[Image:Arisakat38.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mm.]] | [[Arisaka Rifle#Arisaka Type 38|Arisaka Type 38]] rifles are used by the Japanese Imperial Army troops. At one point in the film, Pvt. Ben Yahzee ([[Adam Beach]]) disguises himself as a Japanese soldier to aquire a radio after his is destroyed. He also takes a Arisaka Type 38 along with the disguise. The rifles with the top wood cover are arisaka type 99 rifles while the ones without are either type 38 rifles or "Last Ditch" type 99 rifles[[Image:Arisakat38.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mm.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersArisakaType38-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Japanese soldiers fire their Arisaka Type 38 and type 99 rifles.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersArisakaType38-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Japanese soldiers fire their Arisaka Type 38 and type 99 rifles.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersJapLineup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A line up of Japanese weaponry.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersJapLineup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A line up of Japanese weaponry.]] | ||
==Arisaka Type 99== | ==Arisaka Type 99== | ||
[[Arisaka Rifle#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 | [[Arisaka Rifle#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. | ||
[[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: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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==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 | [[Image:WindtalkersArisakaSniper-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese sniper takes out Marines with an unknown sniper Arisaka rifle.]] | ||
==Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun== | ==Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun== | ||
Revision as of 05:15, 14 February 2011
Windtalkers is a 2002 war film directed by John Woo. Nicolas Cage and Christian Slater star as two US Marine sergeants assigned to protect Navajo code talkers in Saipan during World War II.
The following guns were used in the film Windtalkers:
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 frontline 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.
M1 Carbine
Both Private Ben Yahzee (Adam Beach) and Private Charlie Whitehorse (Roger Willie) use M1 Carbines throughout the film.
M1928 Thompson
Sgt. Joe Enders (Nicolas Cage) uses an M1928 Thompson fitted with a 50 round drum during the opening scene in the swamps of Guadalcanal.
M1928A1 Thompson
For the remainder of the film, Sgt. Joe Enders (Nicolas Cage) uses an M1928A1 Thompson fitted with a 30 round magazine (although the capacity is continually ignored, being a John Woo film). Sgt. Pete "Ox" Anderson (Christian Slater) also uses an M1928A1. Since this is a Woo film, whenever Enders or Ox comes running in, all it takes is a good hip fired burst from their Thompsons and all the Japs are dead.
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 and mounted on M2 tripods in the hands of the infantry.
Browning M2HB
Browning M2HB machine guns are seen mounted on US M4 Sherman tanks.
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.
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.
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.
Mk II hand grenade
Mk II hand grenades are used by the Marines.
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.
Kukri knife
The Kukri Knife is used by Whitehorse (Roger Willie).
it wasn't a kukri knife it was a bowie knife with a curved stag horn handle.
Arisaka Type 38
Arisaka Type 38 rifles are used by the Japanese Imperial Army troops. At one point in the film, Pvt. Ben Yahzee (Adam Beach) disguises himself as a Japanese soldier to aquire a radio after his is destroyed. He also takes a Arisaka Type 38 along with the disguise. The rifles with the top wood cover are arisaka type 99 rifles while the ones without are either type 38 rifles or "Last Ditch" type 99 rifles
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Mortars" (technically grenade launchers) are used by Japanese soldiers during the unexpected assault on the Marines in the controlled town.
Type 3 Mine
Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet
Shin guntō
A Japanese officer uses a Shin guntō to kill Pete "Ox" Anderson (Christian Slater).
