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Jcordell at 23:15, 7 March 2023

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	'''''They Were Expendable''''' is a 1945 WWII film that focuses on the story of Navy Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) and his squadron are stationed in the Philippines before the start of World War II. Once the war starts the whole squadron including the executive officer Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan ([[John Wayne]]) are itching to fight the Japanese. They soon find out that they are to just buy time for the United States to gear up for war after the defeat at Pearl Harbor. The biggest mission for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 is to help General Douglas MacArthur his family and General Staff to escape Corregidor. While a work of fiction, the story is based on actual events and people. The characters John Brickley (Montgomery) and Rusty Ryan (Wayne) are fictionalizations of PT-Boat Squadron Three Commander John D. Bulkeley (Medal of Honor) and his executive officer Lieutenant Robert Kelly (Navy Cross), respectively. The movie was filmed in the winter and spring of 1945 in and around Key West and other parts of Florida. The production received extensive support from the U.S. Navy to include two active-duty PT boats and Navy airplanes painted to double as Japanese aircraft. Director John Ford was hurt during the filming and had Robert Montgomery fill in for him. This would lead to Montgomery moving into directing a couple years later with ''[[~~The~~ Lady in the Lake]]''.		'''''They Were Expendable''''' is a 1945 WWII film that focuses on the story of Navy Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) and his squadron are stationed in the Philippines before the start of World War II. Once the war starts the whole squadron including the executive officer Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan ([[John Wayne]]) are itching to fight the Japanese. They soon find out that they are to just buy time for the United States to gear up for war after the defeat at Pearl Harbor. The biggest mission for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 is to help General Douglas MacArthur his family and General Staff to escape Corregidor. While a work of fiction, the story is based on actual events and people. The characters John Brickley (Montgomery) and Rusty Ryan (Wayne) are fictionalizations of PT-Boat Squadron Three Commander John D. Bulkeley (Medal of Honor) and his executive officer Lieutenant Robert Kelly (Navy Cross), respectively. The movie was filmed in the winter and spring of 1945 in and around Key West and other parts of Florida. The production received extensive support from the U.S. Navy to include two active-duty PT boats and Navy airplanes painted to double as Japanese aircraft. Director John Ford was hurt during the filming and had Robert Montgomery fill in for him. This would lead to Montgomery moving into directing a couple years later with ''[[Lady in the Lake]]''.

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	'''''They Were Expendable''''' is a 1945 WWII film that focuses on the story of Navy Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) and his squadron are stationed in the Philippines before the start of World War II. Once the war starts the whole squadron including the executive officer Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan ([[John Wayne]]) are itching to fight the Japanese. They soon find out that they are to just buy time for the United States to gear up for war after the defeat at Pearl Harbor. The biggest mission for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 is to help General Douglas MacArthur his family and General Staff to escape Corregidor. While a work of fiction, the story is based on actual events and people. The characters John Brickley (Montgomery) and Rusty Ryan (Wayne) are fictionalizations of PT-Boat Squadron Three Commander John D. Bulkeley (Medal of Honor) and his executive officer Lieutenant Robert Kelly (Navy Cross), respectively. The movie was filmed in the winter and spring of 1945 in and around Key West and other parts of Florida. The production received extensive support from the U.S. Navy to include two active-duty PT boats and Navy airplanes painted to double as Japanese aircraft. Director John Ford was hurt during the filming and had Robert Montgomery fill in for him. ~~this~~ would lead to Montgomery moving into directing a couple years later.		'''''They Were Expendable''''' is a 1945 WWII film that focuses on the story of Navy Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) and his squadron are stationed in the Philippines before the start of World War II. Once the war starts the whole squadron including the executive officer Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan ([[John Wayne]]) are itching to fight the Japanese. They soon find out that they are to just buy time for the United States to gear up for war after the defeat at Pearl Harbor. The biggest mission for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 is to help General Douglas MacArthur his family and General Staff to escape Corregidor. While a work of fiction, the story is based on actual events and people. The characters John Brickley (Montgomery) and Rusty Ryan (Wayne) are fictionalizations of PT-Boat Squadron Three Commander John D. Bulkeley (Medal of Honor) and his executive officer Lieutenant Robert Kelly (Navy Cross), respectively. The movie was filmed in the winter and spring of 1945 in and around Key West and other parts of Florida. The production received extensive support from the U.S. Navy to include two active-duty PT boats and Navy airplanes painted to double as Japanese aircraft. Director John Ford was hurt during the filming and had Robert Montgomery fill in for him. This would lead to Montgomery moving into directing a couple years later with ''[[The Lady in the Lake]]''.

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	'''''They Were Expendable''''' is a 1945 WWII film that focuses on the story of Navy Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) and his squadron are stationed in the Philippines before the start of World War II. Once the war starts the whole squadron including the executive officer Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan ([[John Wayne]]) are itching to fight the Japanese. They soon find out that they are to just buy time for the United States to gear up for war after the defeat at Pearl Harbor. The biggest mission for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 is to help General Douglas MacArthur his family and General Staff to escape Corregidor.		'''''They Were Expendable''''' is a 1945 WWII film that focuses on the story of Navy Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) and his squadron are stationed in the Philippines before the start of World War II. Once the war starts the whole squadron including the executive officer Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan ([[John Wayne]]) are itching to fight the Japanese. They soon find out that they are to just buy time for the United States to gear up for war after the defeat at Pearl Harbor. The biggest mission for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 is to help General Douglas MacArthur his family and General Staff to escape Corregidor. While a work of fiction, the story is based on actual events and people. The characters John Brickley (Montgomery) and Rusty Ryan (Wayne) are fictionalizations of PT-Boat Squadron Three Commander John D. Bulkeley (Medal of Honor) and his executive officer Lieutenant Robert Kelly (Navy Cross), respectively. The movie was filmed in the winter and spring of 1945 in and around Key West and other parts of Florida. The production received extensive support from the U.S. Navy to include two active-duty PT boats and Navy airplanes painted to double as Japanese aircraft. Director John Ford was hurt during the filming and had Robert Montgomery fill in for him. this would lead to Montgomery moving into directing a couple years later.

Jcordell at 22:59, 7 March 2023

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 '''''They Were Expendable''''' is a 1945 WWII film that focuses on the story of Navy Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) and his squadron are stationed in the Philippines before the start of World War II. Once the war starts the whole squadron including the executive officer Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan ([[John Wayne]]) are itching to fight the Japanese. They soon find out that they are to just buy time for the United States to gear up for war after the defeat at Pearl Harbor. The biggest mission for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 is to help General Douglas MacArthur his family and General Staff to escape Corregidor.
 '''The following guns were used in the movie They Were Expendable:'''
 ==Browning M2 Aircraft==

Ben41 at 12:29, 28 February 2014

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	'''They Were Expendable''' is a 1945 WWII film that ~~involves~~ the story of Navy Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) and his squadron are stationed in the Philippines before the start of World War II. Once the war starts the whole squadron including the executive officer Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan ([[John Wayne]]) are itching to fight the Japanese. They soon find out that they are to just buy time for the United States to gear up for war after the defeat at Pearl Harbor. The biggest mission for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 is to help General Douglas MacArthur his family and General Staff to escape Corregidor.		'''''They Were Expendable''''' is a 1945 WWII film that focuses on the story of Navy Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) and his squadron are stationed in the Philippines before the start of World War II. Once the war starts the whole squadron including the executive officer Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan ([[John Wayne]]) are itching to fight the Japanese. They soon find out that they are to just buy time for the United States to gear up for war after the defeat at Pearl Harbor. The biggest mission for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 is to help General Douglas MacArthur his family and General Staff to escape Corregidor.

Ben41: /* Colt M1928A1 Thompson */

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Colt M1928A1 Thompson

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	==Colt M1928A1 Thompson==		==Colt M1928A1 Thompson==
	The [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is seen carried by several characters including Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]).		The [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is seen carried by several characters including Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]).
	[[File:~~M1928A1Drum~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|~~Colt 1921A1~~ Thompson - .45 ACP]]		[[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP ]]
	[[Image:TWE 6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Ensign Brant ([[Tim Murdock]]) holding a [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt M1928A1 Thompson Submachine Gun]].]]		[[Image:TWE 6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Ensign Brant ([[Tim Murdock]]) holding a [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt M1928A1 Thompson Submachine Gun]].]]
	[[Image:TWE 12.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) with the [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt 1928A1 Thompson]].]]		[[Image:TWE 12.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) with the [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt 1928A1 Thompson]].]]

Ben41: /* Colt 1921 Thompson */

2011-06-07T03:16:07Z

Colt 1921 Thompson

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	[[Image:TWE 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan ([[John Wayne]]) holding a [[M1903 Springfield\|1903 Springfield Rifle]]]]		[[Image:TWE 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan ([[John Wayne]]) holding a [[M1903 Springfield\|1903 Springfield Rifle]]]]

	==Colt ~~1921~~ Thompson==		==Colt M1928A1 Thompson==
	[[~~Image~~:~~M1921Thompson~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Colt ~~1921~~ Thompson - .45 ACP]]		The [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is seen carried by several characters including Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]).
	[[Image:TWE 6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Ensign Brant ([[Tim Murdock]]) holding a [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt ~~1921~~ Thompson ~~Sub Machine~~ Gun]]]]		[[File:M1928A1Drum.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Colt 1921A1 Thompson - .45 ACP]]
	[[Image:TWE 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) ~~holding a~~ [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt ~~1921~~ Thompson]]]]		[[Image:TWE 6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Ensign Brant ([[Tim Murdock]]) holding a [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt M1928A1 Thompson Submachine Gun]].]]
	:~~This appears to be an M1928A1 model~~. ~~Does anyone else concur?~~[[~~User:SAWGunner89~~\|~~SAWGunner89~~]] ~~04:41, 1 November 2009 (UTC)~~		[[Image:TWE 12.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) with the [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt 1928A1 Thompson]].]]
			[[Image:TWE 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) holding a [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt 1928A1 Thompson]].]]

	==Browning Automatic Rifle==		==Browning Automatic Rifle==

Ben41 at 05:56, 27 April 2011

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	'''They Were Expendable''' is a 1945 ~~movie about~~ Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley ~~played by~~ Robert Montgomery and his squadron is stationed in the Philippines before the start of World War II. Once the war starts the whole squadron including the executive officer Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan ~~played by~~ John Wayne are itching to fight the Japanese. They soon find out that they are to just buy time for the United States to gear up for war after the defeat at Pearl Harbor. The biggest mission for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 is to help General Douglas MacArthur his family and General Staff to escape Corregidor.		'''They Were Expendable''' is a 1945 WWII film that involves the story of Navy Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) and his squadron are stationed in the Philippines before the start of World War II. Once the war starts the whole squadron including the executive officer Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan ([[John Wayne]]) are itching to fight the Japanese. They soon find out that they are to just buy time for the United States to gear up for war after the defeat at Pearl Harbor. The biggest mission for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 is to help General Douglas MacArthur his family and General Staff to escape Corregidor.


	* Actors: [[John Wayne]], [[Robert Montgomery]], Donna Reed, [[Jack Holt]], [[Ward Bond]], [[Marshall Thompson]]		* Actors: [[John Wayne]], [[Robert Montgomery]], Donna Reed, [[Jack Holt]], [[Ward Bond]], [[Marshall Thompson]]

	* Directors: John Ford, Robert Montgomery		* Directors: [[John Ford]], Robert Montgomery


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SAWGunner89: /* Colt 1921 Thompson */ Possibly an M1928A1

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Colt 1921 Thompson: Possibly an M1928A1

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	[[Image:TWE 6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Ensign Brant ([[Tim Murdock]]) holding a [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt 1921 Thompson Sub Machine Gun]]]]		[[Image:TWE 6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Ensign Brant ([[Tim Murdock]]) holding a [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt 1921 Thompson Sub Machine Gun]]]]
	[[Image:TWE 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) holding a [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt 1921 Thompson]]]]		[[Image:TWE 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) holding a [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt 1921 Thompson]]]]
			:This appears to be an M1928A1 model. Does anyone else concur?[[User:SAWGunner89\|SAWGunner89]] 04:41, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

	==Browning Automatic Rifle==		==Browning Automatic Rifle==

Vangelis at 05:08, 19 August 2009

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	==Smith & Wesson Victory Model==		==Smith & Wesson Victory Model==
	[[Image:S&W-Victory-Model.jpg\|thumb\|~~right~~\|~~500px~~\|Smith & Wesson Victory Model ~~- a modified and parkerized version of the .38 Special revolver~~, ~~the [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] - the "Victory Model" is chambered in~~ .38 S&W]]		[[Image:S&W-Victory-Model.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Smith & Wesson Victory Model, .38 S&W]]
	[[Image:TWE 10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|'Dad' Knowland ([[Russell Simpson]]) carrying a [[Smith & Wesson Victory Model\|Smith & Wesson Victory Model]] in holster]]		[[Image:TWE 10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|'Dad' Knowland ([[Russell Simpson]]) carrying a [[Smith & Wesson Victory Model\|Smith & Wesson Victory Model]] in holster]]

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	[[Image:TWE 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan ([[John Wayne]]) holding a [[M1903 Springfield\|1903 Springfield Rifle]]]]		[[Image:TWE 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan ([[John Wayne]]) holding a [[M1903 Springfield\|1903 Springfield Rifle]]]]

	==Colt ~~1921~~ Thompson==		==Colt M1928A1 Thompson==
	[[~~Image~~:~~M1921Thompson~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Colt ~~1921~~ Thompson - .45 ACP]]		The [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is seen carried by several characters including Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]).
	[[Image:TWE 6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Ensign Brant ([[Tim Murdock]]) holding a [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt ~~1921~~ Thompson ~~Sub Machine~~ Gun]]]]		[[File:M1928A1Drum.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Colt 1921A1 Thompson - .45 ACP]]
	[[Image:TWE 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) ~~holding a~~ [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt ~~1921~~ Thompson]]]]		[[Image:TWE 6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Ensign Brant ([[Tim Murdock]]) holding a [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt M1928A1 Thompson Submachine Gun]].]]
	:~~This appears to be an M1928A1 model~~. ~~Does anyone else concur?~~[[~~User:SAWGunner89~~\|~~SAWGunner89~~]] ~~04:41, 1 November 2009 (UTC)~~		[[Image:TWE 12.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) with the [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt 1928A1 Thompson]].]]
			[[Image:TWE 11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) holding a [[Thompson Submachine Gun\|Colt 1928A1 Thompson]].]]

	==Browning Automatic Rifle==		==Browning Automatic Rifle==