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[[File:HE_142.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M1 Carbine on the left.]] | [[File:HE_142.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M1 Carbine on the left.]] | ||
[[File:HE_145.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A government soldier carries the M1 Carbine while chasing down suspected VC.]] | [[File:HE_145.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A government soldier carries the M1 Carbine while chasing down suspected VC.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
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==Browning M1919A4== | ==Browning M1919A4== | ||
[[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are seen pintle mounted on ARVN jeeps. | [[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are seen pintle-mounted on ARVN jeeps. | ||
[[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield]] | [[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
[[File:HE_601.jpg|thumb|none|601px|[[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are seen pintle mounted on ARVN jeeps.]] | [[File:HE_601.jpg|thumb|none|601px|[[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are seen pintle mounted on ARVN jeeps.]] | ||
==Browning M2HB== | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
[[Browning M2|Browning M2HB | [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] machine guns are seen mounted on M113 Armored Personnel Carriers as well as M48 tanks. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - 50 BMG)]] | [[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - 50 BMG)]] | ||
[[File:HE_109.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Government soldier mans the M2 mounted on the M48 tank.]] | [[File:HE_109.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Government soldier mans the M2 mounted on the M48 tank.]] | ||
Revision as of 00:14, 21 April 2015
Heaven & Earth is a 1993 Vietnam War film directed by Oliver Stone and based on the life of Le Ly Hayslip, who wrote about her experiences growing up as a young Vietnamese woman throughout the different phases of the war. The film was part of director Oliver Stone's unofficial "trilogy" of Vietnam War-themed films which included 1986's Platoon and 1989's Born on the Fourth of July.
The following weapons were used in the film Heaven & Earth:
Rifles
M16A1
The M16A1 is seen in the hands of US troops in the film. An M16A1 fitted with a suppressor is seen in the hands of Gunnery Sgt. Steve Butler (Tommy Lee Jones) during the evacuation.
M1 Carbine
South Vietnamese troops are seen carrying M1 Carbines.
Machine Guns
M60
M60 machine guns can be seen mounted on US Army helicopters throughout the film.
Browning M1919A4
Browning M1919A4 machine guns are seen pintle-mounted on ARVN jeeps.
Browning M2HB
Browning M2HB machine guns are seen mounted on M113 Armored Personnel Carriers as well as M48 tanks.
Submachine Guns
Carl Gustav M/45
When government troops enter Le's village, an American advisor is seen with a Carl Gustav M/45.
M1A1 Thompson
Some government troops and VC fighters are seen armed with the M1A1 Thompson.
M3A1 submachine gun
The M3A1 "Grease Gun" is seen carried by both VC fighters and government soldiers.
Handguns
M1911A1
Gunnery Sgt. Steve Butler (Tommy Lee Jones) is seen with two M1911A1 pistols while in an argument with Le. An Army captain also carries an M1911A1.
