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Marines can be seen using [[M60 machine gun|M60 machine guns]] as well as being mounted on Marine helicopters during the Vietnam scenes. | Marines can be seen using [[M60 machine gun|M60 machine guns]] as well as being mounted on Marine helicopters during the Vietnam scenes. | ||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:BornFourth 043.JPG|thumb|none|601px| | [[Image:BO4J 103.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M60 is fired by a Marine machine gun team.]] | ||
[[Image:BornFourth 043.JPG|thumb|none|601px|The Marine M60 team opening fire.]] | |||
[[Image:BornFourth 051.JPG|thumb|none|601px|A Marine on patrol with an M60 on his shoulder.]] | [[Image:BornFourth 051.JPG|thumb|none|601px|A Marine on patrol with an M60 on his shoulder.]] | ||
[[Image:BornFourth 054.JPG|thumb|none|601px||A Marine with a M60 falling back after being ambushed.]] | [[Image:BornFourth 054.JPG|thumb|none|601px||A Marine with a M60 falling back after being ambushed.]] | ||
[[Image:BornFourth 014.JPG|thumb|none|601px|A Marine helicopter covers the Marines on patrol with an M60 mounted on the side.]] | [[Image:BornFourth 014.JPG|thumb|none|601px|A Marine helicopter covers the Marines on patrol with an M60 mounted on the side.]] | ||
==M79 Grenade Launcher== | |||
An [[M79 Grenade Launcher]] is briefly seen carried by a Marine in Vietnam. | |||
[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M79 grenade launcher - 40x46mm]] | |||
[[Image:BO4J 109.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, an [[M79 Grenade Launcher]] is briefly seen carried by a Marine in Vietnam.]] | |||
==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
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North Vietnamese soldiers fire [[AK-47|Type 56]] rifles during the ambush of Kovic's Marine platoon. | North Vietnamese soldiers fire [[AK-47|Type 56]] rifles during the ambush of Kovic's Marine platoon. | ||
[[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Norinco Type 56 (fixed stock variant) with under-folding bayonet ("pig sticker") - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Norinco Type 56 (fixed stock variant) with under-folding bayonet ("pig sticker") - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:BO4J 120.jpg|thumb|none|600px|NVA soldier with the rifle.]] | |||
[[Image:BornFourth 028.JPG|thumb|none|601px|NVA soldier fires his Type 56 from a fortified position. Note the closed front sight indicating that the rifle is a Type 56.]] | [[Image:BornFourth 028.JPG|thumb|none|601px|NVA soldier fires his Type 56 from a fortified position. Note the closed front sight indicating that the rifle is a Type 56.]] | ||
Revision as of 18:48, 4 July 2012
Born on the Fourth of July is the feature film adaptation of an autobiographical novel written by Ron Kovic, a former US Marine who was paralyzed during the Vietnam War and his subsequent involvement in the anti-war movement. The film was directed by Oliver Stone and stars Tom Cruise as Kovic.
The following weapons were used in the film Born on the Fourth of July:
M1903 Springfield
During the 4th of July parade at the open of the film, ROTC cadets are seen marching with M1903 Springfield rifles. Also seen later in a 4th of July parade set in 1969.
M14 Rifle
Ron Kovic (Tom Cruise) and his fellow Marines use M14 rifles during the Vietnam sequences, which take place in January 20th, 1968, when the rifle was in the process of being replaced by the M16A1 in the United States Marine Corps. The rifle is used in several pivotal sequences, including the accidental shooting of Vietnamese civilians in a hamlet, the death of one of Kovic's squadmates and finally when Kovic himself is paralyzed during an ambush.
M60
Marines can be seen using M60 machine guns as well as being mounted on Marine helicopters during the Vietnam scenes.
M79 Grenade Launcher
An M79 Grenade Launcher is briefly seen carried by a Marine in Vietnam.
M1911A1
A Marine fires a M1911A1 during the battle which paralyzes Kovic.
M20 'Super Bazooka'
A Marine can be briefly seen assembling a 3.5 inch M20 rocket launcher when Kovic's platoon is ambushed.
Type 56 carbine SKS
North Vietnamese soldiers can be seen with SKS Type 56 rifles during the ambush of the Marines.
Norinco Type 56
North Vietnamese soldiers fire Type 56 rifles during the ambush of Kovic's Marine platoon.
RPD
An RPD is seen being fired by a NVA soldier.
