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[[Image:Bayonets_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Fixed Bayonets!'' (1951)]] | [[Image:Bayonets_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Fixed Bayonets!'' (1951)]] | ||
'''''Fixed Bayonets!''''' is a 1951 Korean War film that was the second film by writer/director [[Samuel Fuller]] to depict the war following the critical and commercial success of ''[[The Steel Helmet]]''. For this film, Fuller was given a bigger budget, bigger cast, bigger stars, bigger enemies (Chinese Communists), and bigger special effects this time around. The U.S. Army also provided support for the movie, including technical advice from Medal of Honor recipient Raymond Harvey. The movie was marked the screen debut of [[James Dean]], who | '''''Fixed Bayonets!''''' is a 1951 Korean War film that was the second film by writer/director [[Samuel Fuller]] to depict the war following the critical and commercial success of ''[[The Steel Helmet]]''. For this film, Fuller was given a bigger budget, bigger cast, bigger stars, bigger enemies (Chinese Communists), and bigger special effects this time around. The U.S. Army also provided support for the movie, including technical advice from Medal of Honor recipient Raymond Harvey. The movie was marked the screen debut of [[James Dean]], who portrays "Doggie" and is mainly seen at the end of the film. ''Fixed Bayonets!'' is a straightforward combat movie concerning leadership under pressure, with less of the moral content of ''The Steel Helmet''. | ||
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Revision as of 20:20, 22 August 2015
Fixed Bayonets! is a 1951 Korean War film that was the second film by writer/director Samuel Fuller to depict the war following the critical and commercial success of The Steel Helmet. For this film, Fuller was given a bigger budget, bigger cast, bigger stars, bigger enemies (Chinese Communists), and bigger special effects this time around. The U.S. Army also provided support for the movie, including technical advice from Medal of Honor recipient Raymond Harvey. The movie was marked the screen debut of James Dean, who portrays "Doggie" and is mainly seen at the end of the film. Fixed Bayonets! is a straightforward combat movie concerning leadership under pressure, with less of the moral content of The Steel Helmet.
The following weapons were used in the film Fixed Bayonets!:
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is the battle rifle by American troops in the film, notably Cpl. Denno (Richard Basehart) and Sgt. Rock (Gene Evans).
M1 Carbine
American soldiers carry Korean War-era M1 Carbine.
Browning M2HB
American troops use Browning M2s against the Chinese.
M20 "Super Bazooka" (3.5" Rocket)
American GIs use a M20 "Super Bazooka"
Browning M1917
American and Chinese troops use the Browning M1917 machine gun.
M20 Recoilless Rifle
American GIs operate an M20 Recoilless Rifle.
PPSh-41
ChiCom infantry carry the PPSh-41.
Mk 2 hand grenade
American GIs carry Mk 2 hand grenades.
M1 Mortar
American and ChiCom soldiers use the M1 Mortar.
M15 anti-tank mine
Throughout the film, American soldiers lay M15 anti-tank mines.
1795 Springfield Flintlock Infantry Musket
The movie is dedicated to U.S. Combat Infantrymen, whose badge presents a Springfield Model 1795 on a blue field attached to an elliptic oak-leaf wreath, symbolizing steadfast character, strength, and loyalty.
