Error creating thumbnail: File missing MacArthur (1977)MacArthur is a 1977 film about the famous, eponymous General Douglas MacArthur (Gregory Peck ), who became a celebrity - and controversial - figure in World War Two and the Korean War. Interposed with a speech the General is giving at the United States Military Academy, West Point, are flashbacks to his time in the Philippines, Australia, New Guinea and Korea, following events such as the fall and eventual retaking of the Philippines ("I Shall Return"), the Japanese Declaration of Surrender and the landings at Inchon followed by his dismissal by President Harry S. Truman.
The following weapons are used in the film MacArthur :
Rifles Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* A brief combat scene in New Guinea shows Australian soldiers being mowed down by a Japanese machine gun carrying Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifles.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War, introduced in 1907 it has seen action throughout the 20th century Error creating thumbnail: File missing Australian soldiers armed with Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifles are caught on the wrong end of an ambush in New Guinea. M1903 Springfield US Army soldiers carry M1903 Springfield rifles in the Philippines before MacArthur's evacuation.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06 Error creating thumbnail: File missing A "walking wounded" carries an M1903 Springfield. Error creating thumbnail: File missing An M1903 is seen slung around the back of a training GI in the middle. M1 Garand US GI's operate the iconic M1 Garand in training in Australia and combat in New Guinea, the Philippines and Korea.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06 Error creating thumbnail: File missing GI's undergoing bayonet training in Australia with M1 rifles. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Fatigued after heavy combat in Buna-Gona, soldiers leave the front lines. Error creating thumbnail: File missing American GI's landing on Leyte carry M1 Garands. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A GI explains to General MacArthur he's 100 yards from the frontline. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A GI expresses wonderment at General MacArthur's presence. Error creating thumbnail: File missing His buddy is less impressed, however. "He's the greatest general since Sergeant York !. M1 Carbine The M1 Carbine appears in several scenes, carried by American soldiers (presumably officers).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing World War II Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock - .30 Carbine Error creating thumbnail: File missing As a GI is mowed down by Japanese fire, his M1 Carbine is visible behind him. Error creating thumbnail: File missing To the left of the frame, an M1 Carbine is apparent in a soldiers hand. M14 Rifle Cadets marching at West Point in 1962 carry M14 Rifle's .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO Error creating thumbnail: File missing Cadets with M14 rifles march at West Point. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Front-view. Arisaka Type 38 The Arisaka Type 38 is seen in the hands of Japanese soldiers during a Banzai charge in New Guinea and Filipino Guerrillas.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Arisaka Type 38 rifle - 6.5x50mm Arisaka Error creating thumbnail: File missing Armed with Arisaka Type 38 rifles, Japanese soldiers escort American prisoners. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Japanese soldiers launch on of their famous Banzai charges. Error creating thumbnail: File missing An Arisaka lies next to a dead sniper. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Filipino guerrillas armed with Arisaka rifles. Mosin Nagant M91/30 The Mosin Nagant M91/30 is carried by PLA soldiers during an ambush of a US Army unit during the initial Chinese intervention in Korea.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Full-length, Soviet Mosin Nagant M91/30 - 7.62x54mmR Error creating thumbnail: File missing Encircled in red, a Mosin Nagant M91/30 rifle is visible in the hands of a PLA soldier. Submachine Guns M1A1 Thompson During the landings on the Philippines, one GI carries an M1A1 Thompson .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP Error creating thumbnail: File missing A GI takes cover by literally turning the other cheek as Japanese fire sprays nearby. He carries an M1A1 Thompson. M1928A1 Thompson The M1928A1 Thompson is seen carried by several GI's in the Philippines.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of MacArthur's guards with an M1928A1 Thompson. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The same guard. PPSh-41 PLA soldiers during the Chinese intervention in Korea are mostly armed with PPSh-41 submachine guns.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Soviet PPSh-41 Submachine Gun - 7.62x25mm Tokarev Error creating thumbnail: File missing In the center of the frame, a Chinese soldier fires his PPSh-41. Machine Guns Browning M2 Water Cooled During the fall of the Philippines, a gun crew on Corregidor are seen firing a Browning M2 Water Cooled machine gun in an anti-aircraft role.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG Error creating thumbnail: File missing A GI desperately opens up on a strafing Zero. Error creating thumbnail: File missing As bombs fall behind, they quickly turn the gun. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Over the shoulder-view of the belt being fed into the gun. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A soldier pulls the charging handle of the M2. Browning M2 Aircraft A pair of Browning M2 Aircraft machine guns are seen on the PT boat transporting General Douglas MacArthur to Australia.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning M2 Aircraft - .50 BMG Error creating thumbnail: File missing Behind General MacArthur, a sailor mans a dual-mounted Browning M2 Aircraft. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Close-up of a sailor's guns. No, not those guns . Browning M1919A4 US soldiers use Browning M1919A4 machine guns to repel a Banzai charge on New Guinea.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning M1919 on M2 tripod - .30-06 Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Japanese Banzai charge presents this US machine gunner with plenty of opportune targets. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The gunner and his assistant easily defeat the charge. Browning M2 A Browning M2 mocked up to resemble itself is seen mounted on M4 Sherman Tanks.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Browning M2HB mounted on a Sherman Tank. Error creating thumbnail: File missing And another. Type 99 Light Machine Gun A Japanese gunner uses a Type 99 Light Machine Gun in combat against Australian troops on New Guinea.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Type 99 Light Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm Arisaka Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Type 99 opens up on unfortunate Diggers. Sidearms Colt M1911A1 Officers in the film, including MacArthur's aide Colonel Courtney Whitney (Dick O'Neill ), carry holstered Colt M1911A1 pistols.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colonel Courtney Whitney (Dick O'Neill ) (far left) and other officers have holstered Colt M1911A1's. One has his drawn. Error creating thumbnail: File missing An M1911 is holstered on 8th Army Commander General Walton H. Walker's (Garry Walberg ) hip. 
