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== | =Allied Weapons= | ||
==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. | |||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]] | |||
[[Image: | [[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: | [[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: | [[Image:WindtalkersM1911A1-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Instead of killing Whitehorse, he whips him around and fires his M1911A1 some more.]] | ||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1911A1-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Whitehorse picks up Ox's M1911A1 when a Gunto-wielding Japanese officer decapitates him and fires it, eyes closed.]] | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1911A1-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close up Ox's M1911A1 when Yahzee picks it up and threatens to kill Enders. Note the milling on the ejection port, one of the procedures done to convert a real gun to fire blanks.]] | |||
[[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.]] | |||
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[[Image: | ===M1928 Thompson=== | ||
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==M1928 Thompson== | |||
Sgt. Joe Enders ([[Nicolas Cage]]) uses an [[Thompson#M1928/M1928A1 Thompson|M1928 Thompson]] fitted with a 50 round drum during the opening scene 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 scene 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.]] | ||
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[[Image:WindtalkersM1928Thompson-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Enders tries to help Bill over a log before he is shot.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1928Thompson-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Enders tries to help Bill over a log before he is shot.]] | ||
==M1928A1 Thompson== | ===M1928A1 Thompson=== | ||
For the remainder of the film, Sgt. Joe Enders ([[Nicolas Cage]]) uses an [[Thompson#M1928/M1928A1 Thompson|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. | For the remainder of the film, Sgt. Joe Enders ([[Nicolas Cage]]) uses an [[Thompson#M1928/M1928A1 Thompson|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. | ||
[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP.]] | ||
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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.]] | ||
==Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2== | ==Rifles== | ||
===M1 Carbine=== | |||
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:WindtalkersM1Carbine-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yahzee with his M1 Carbine.]] | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Carbine-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yahzee with his M1 Carbine.]] | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Carbine-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Whitehorse fires his M1 Carbine, eyes closed.]] | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Carbine-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fortino ([[Billy Morts]]) fires his M1 Carbine.]] | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Carbine-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yahzee holds his M1 Carbine on a Japanese soldier during the Mexican standoff of the film, inevitable in a John Woo movie.]] | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Carbine-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Multiple Marines fire their M1 Carbines and Garands.]] | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Carbine-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yahzee fires his M1 Carbine, eyes closed.]] | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Carbine-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yahzee fires his M1 Carbine during the final battle.]] | |||
===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]]). | |||
[[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-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Pappas with his M1 Garand during the battle of Saipan.]] | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Garand-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Nellie with his M1 Garand.]] | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Garand-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Nellie with his M1 Garand.]] | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Garand-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Pappas fires his M1 Garand.]] | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Garand-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pappas fires his M1.]] | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersM1Garand-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pappas fires his M1.]] | |||
===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 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. | |||
[[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:Windtalkers03A3-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine with a Springfield M1903.]] | |||
==Machine Guns== | |||
===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.]] | ||
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[[Image:EarlyBrow.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marine on the tank after White Horse killing sequence carries an early browning.]] | [[Image:EarlyBrow.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marine on the tank after White Horse killing sequence carries an early browning.]] | ||
==Browning M1919A4== | ===Browning M1919A4=== | ||
[[Browning M1919|Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are seen both pintle mounted on US jeeps and mounted on M2 tripods in the hands of the infantry. | [[Browning M1919|Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are seen both pintle mounted on US jeeps and mounted on M2 tripods in the hands of the infantry. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM37MG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1919A4 M37 vehicle pintle mount - .30-06.]] | [[Image:BrowningM37MG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1919A4 M37 vehicle pintle mount - .30-06.]] | ||
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[[Image:WindtalkersM1919A4-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine is seen manning an M1919A4 behind Gny. Sgt. Hjelmstad ([[Peter Stormare]]).]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1919A4-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine is seen manning an M1919A4 behind Gny. Sgt. Hjelmstad ([[Peter Stormare]]).]] | ||
==Browning M2HB== | ===Browning M2HB=== | ||
[[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] machine guns are seen mounted on US M4 Sherman tanks. | [[Browning M2|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.]] | ||
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[[Image:WindtalkersM2HB-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gunner gets killed after the tank is destroyed.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM2HB-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gunner gets killed after the tank is destroyed.]] | ||
==Winchester 1897== | ==Shotguns== | ||
===Winchester 1897=== | |||
Gunnery Sergeant Hjelmstad ([[Peter Stormare]]) uses a [[Winchester Model 1897|Winchester 1897]] "Trench" gun as his weapon in the film, although he is never seen firing it. | Gunnery Sergeant Hjelmstad ([[Peter Stormare]]) uses a [[Winchester Model 1897|Winchester 1897]] "Trench" gun as his weapon in the film, although he is never seen firing it. | ||
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[[Image:WindtalkersWin97-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hjelmstad gets shot by a Japanese gunner.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersWin97-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hjelmstad gets shot by a Japanese gunner.]] | ||
== | ==Other== | ||
===Bowie Knife=== | |||
[[Image: | A Bowie Knife is used by Whitehorse ([[Roger Willie]]). | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Kukri knife.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Bowie Knife with Holster]] | ||
[[Image:Kukri.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A Japanese soldier is killed by Whitehorse's ([[Roger Willie]]) Bowie knife.]] | |||
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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.]] | ||
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[[Image:WindtalkersM1Bazooka-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine lugs a Bazooka.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM1Bazooka-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine lugs a Bazooka.]] | ||
==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 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. | 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.]] | ||
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[[Image:WindtalkersM2A1Flamethrower-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harrigan, SOL.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersM2A1Flamethrower-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harrigan, SOL.]] | ||
==Mk II hand grenade== | ===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. | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersSmokeGrenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Nellie ([[Martin Henderson]]) throws a smoke grenade.]] | |||
===Mk II hand grenade=== | |||
[[Mk 2 hand grenade|Mk II hand grenade]]s are used by the Marines. | [[Mk 2 hand grenade|Mk II hand grenade]]s are used by the Marines. | ||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk II hand grenade.]] | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk II hand grenade.]] | ||
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[[Image:WindtalkersMk2grenade-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Enders pops the primer handle off a Mk II grenade before throwing it in to kill Whitehorse ([[Roger Willie]]).]] | [[Image:WindtalkersMk2grenade-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Enders pops the primer handle off a Mk II grenade before throwing it in to kill Whitehorse ([[Roger Willie]]).]] | ||
== | =Axis Weapons= | ||
==Handguns== | |||
[[Image: | ===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. | |||
== | [[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.]] | |||
[[ | ==Rifles== | ||
[[Image: | ===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. | |||
[[Image:WindtalkersArisakaSniper-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese sniper takes out Marines with an unknown sniper Arisaka rifle.]] | |||
==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 accessories of the earlier models. | [[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.]] | ||
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[[Image:WindtalkersArisakaType99-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier prepares to stab Whitehorse with his Type 30 bayonet before being ordered not to so he can be interrogated.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersArisakaType99-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier prepares to stab Whitehorse with his Type 30 bayonet before being ordered not to so he can be interrogated.]] | ||
== | ==Machine Guns== | ||
===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.]] | ||
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[[Image:WindtalkersNambuType92-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier is seen maning a Nambu Type 92 in a weapons line up.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersNambuType92-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier is seen maning a Nambu Type 92 in a weapons line up.]] | ||
==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.]] | ||
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[[Image:WindtalkersNambuType99-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier kills Gny. Sgt. Hjelmstad ([[Peter Stormare]]) with a Type 99 fitted with a Type 30 bayonet.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersNambuType99-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese soldier kills Gny. Sgt. Hjelmstad ([[Peter Stormare]]) with a Type 99 fitted with a Type 30 bayonet.]] | ||
== | ==Other== | ||
===Type 97 hand grenade=== | |||
==Type 97 hand grenade== | |||
Japanese soldiers during the opening scene in Guadalcanal use [[Type 97 hand grenade]]s, one of which cripples Sgt. Joe Enders ([[Nicolas Cage]]) and damages his ear beyond use. | Japanese soldiers during the opening scene in Guadalcanal use [[Type 97 hand grenade]]s, one of which cripples Sgt. Joe Enders ([[Nicolas Cage]]) and damages his ear beyond use. | ||
[[Image:Japanese-type97-grenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Type 97 hand grenade.]] | [[Image:Japanese-type97-grenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Type 97 hand grenade.]] | ||
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[[Image:WindtalkersType97grenade-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An incoming Type 97 before hitting Enders.]] | [[Image:WindtalkersType97grenade-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An incoming Type 97 before hitting Enders.]] | ||
==Type 89 "Knee Mortar"== | ===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. | [[Type 89 "Knee Mortar"]]s (technically grenade launchers) are used by Japanese soldiers during the unexpected assault on the Marines in the controlled town. | ||
[[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. This resulted in many GIs trying out captured ones by firing them from the knee, which led to multiple injuries.]] | [[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. This resulted in many GIs trying out captured ones by firing them from the knee, which led to multiple injuries.]] | ||
Revision as of 15:59, 13 December 2011
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 Navajo code talkers during the battle of Saipan in the Pacific.
The following weapons were used in the film Windtalkers:
Allied Weapons
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.
Submachine Guns
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.
Rifles
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 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.
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 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.
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
Bowie Knife
A Bowie Knife is used by Whitehorse (Roger Willie).
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 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.
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.
