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[[Image:TRats VoMai AK47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vo Mai ([[Jane Le]]) carries an AK-47.]] | [[Image:TRats VoMai AK47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vo Mai ([[Jane Le]]) carries an AK-47.]] | ||
[[Image:TRats NVASoldier AK47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NVA soldier fires an AK-47.]] | [[Image:TRats NVASoldier AK47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NVA soldier fires an AK-47.]] | ||
==AKS-47== | |||
An NVA soldier carries what appears to be an [[AK-47|AKS-47]], a cut-down version of the AK-47 fitted with a folding stock. | |||
[[Image:Aks47e.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKS-47 - 7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[Image:TRats NVASoldier AKS-47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NVA soldier fires an AKS-47.]] | |||
[[Image:TRats NVASoldier AKS-47 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A clear view of the folding stock as the NVA soldier is gunned down.]] | |||
==Norinco Type 84S== | ==Norinco Type 84S== | ||
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[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:TRats Soldier BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US Soldier loading a Browning M2HB.]] | [[Image:TRats Soldier BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US Soldier loading a Browning M2HB.]] | ||
[[Image:TRats Soldier BrowningM2HB 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soldier manning the M2HB as his comrade's brains are blown out behind him. Apparently he doesn't notice this, or the raging firefight around him. According to Vietnam War Movie logic, he's probably high.]] | [[Image:TRats Soldier BrowningM2HB 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Soldier manning the M2HB as his comrade's brains are blown out behind him. Apparently he doesn't notice this, or the raging firefight around him. According to Vietnam War Movie logic, he's probably high. He certainly looks it.]] | ||
[[Image:TRats BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The unmanned M2HB swings from its mount as Nguyen Van Chien ([[John Wynn]]) decides the soldier isn't dead enough, and proceeds to posthumously dismember him. One would hate to think what would happen to the poor bastard if Nguyen got him alive.]] | [[Image:TRats BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The unmanned M2HB swings from its mount as Nguyen Van Chien ([[John Wynn]]) decides the soldier isn't dead enough, and proceeds to posthumously dismember him. One would hate to think what would happen to the poor bastard if Nguyen got him alive.]] | ||
[[Image:TRats BrowningM2HB 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nguyen, in overkill mode, fires his Norinco Type 84S next to the M2HB.]] | [[Image:TRats BrowningM2HB 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nguyen, in overkill mode, fires his Norinco Type 84S next to the M2HB.]] | ||
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Pvt. Peter Harris ([[Mitch Eakins]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson 916 Shotgun Series|Smith & Wesson Model 916A]] shotgun as his personal-issue weapon. | Pvt. Peter Harris ([[Mitch Eakins]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson 916 Shotgun Series|Smith & Wesson Model 916A]] shotgun as his personal-issue weapon. | ||
[[Image:Smith-&-Wesson-916A-Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Smith & Wesson Model 916A - 12 gauge]] | [[Image:Smith-&-Wesson-916A-Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Smith & Wesson Model 916A - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[Image:TRats PvtPeterHarris S&WModel916-A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Peter Harris ([[Mitch Eakins]]) holding his Smith & Wesson Model 916A during the chopper ride to base.]] | |||
[[Image:TRats PvtPeterHarris S&WModel916-A 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harris clutches his Model 916A.]] | |||
[[Image:TRats PvtPeterHarris S&WModel916-A 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harris kneels with his Model 916A.]] | |||
[[Image:TRats PvtPeterHarris S&WModel916-A 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harris fires his Model 916A at charging NVA soldiers.]] | |||
=Sidearms= | =Sidearms= | ||
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Pvt. Jonathon Porterson ([[Garikayi Mutambirwa]]) uses a [[M67 grenade launcher|M67 Grenade Launcher]] during patrol; he switches to a Colt M1911A1 for the rest of the movie, which he spends in the tunnels. | Pvt. Jonathon Porterson ([[Garikayi Mutambirwa]]) uses a [[M67 grenade launcher|M67 Grenade Launcher]] during patrol; he switches to a Colt M1911A1 for the rest of the movie, which he spends in the tunnels. | ||
[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M79 grenade launcher - 40mm]] | [[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M79 grenade launcher - 40mm]] | ||
[[Image:TRats PvtJonathonPorterson M79GrenadeLauncher.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Jonathon Porterson ([[Garikayi Mutambirwa]]) carries his M79 Grenade Launcher on patrol.]] | |||
[[Image:TRats PvtJonathonPorterson M79GrenadeLauncher 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Porterson holds his M79 as Lt. Vic Hollowborn ([[Michael Paré]]) opens up the tunnels.]] | |||
==Unknown Flamethrower== | ==Unknown Flamethrower== | ||
An NVA soldier picks up an Unknown Flamethrower model form a dead US Soldier, using it against other GI's during the attack on the camp. | An NVA soldier picks up an Unknown Flamethrower model form a dead US Soldier, using it against other GI's during the attack on the camp. | ||
[[Image:TRats NVASoldier UnknownFlamethrower.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NVA soldier picks up a Flamethrower from a dead American.]] | |||
[[Image:TRats NVASoldier UnknownFlamethrower 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The NVA soldier opens up with the Flamethrower.]] | |||
=Grenades= | =Grenades= | ||
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1968 Tunnel Rats is the latest film directed by 'infamous director' Uwe Boll. The film was originally titled Tunnel Rats. The film was screened at film festivals in Canada and Germany and had a limited theatrical run in Los Angeles at the Downtown Independent Theater on December 20th, 2008. The 'official' release date for the film in the U.S. was supposed to be March 13th, 2009, however that release date got pushed back, despite being released elsewhere in the world on DVD. The U.S. DVD was released on Jun 30, 2009.
Like usual, there is a lot to criticize in the film, though the film itself has mixed reviews (some reviewers actually think Boll is getting better(!)) But there was not a lot of thought put into the costuming and gear for the film. Being filmed in South Africa (standing in for Vietnam), American soldiers wear green South African Cotton uniforms (as seen in Red Scorpion in the guise of Russian and Cuban Soldiers), their shoulder patches are bright and not subdued (subdued insignia was common by 1968) and the helmet covers are Woodland BDU, not the Nam leaf pattern which is correct for Vietnam.
The following guns were used in the movie "1968 Tunnel Rats"
Rifles
Colt AR-15 Sporter Carbine
Sgt. Mike Heaney (Brad Schmidt) and Cpl. Dan Green (Wilson Bethel) carry the Colt AR-15 Sporter Carbine rifles.
M16
The original model M16 are used at the beginning of the film during the Chopper disembarkation by Pvt. Terence Verano (Rocky Marquette) and other soldiers. As with the other rifles in the film, it can be seen on occasion with anachronistic 30-round magazines.
M16A1
Most of the US Soldiers carry the updated M16A1 rifles, including Lt. Vic Hollowborn (Michael Paré), Pvt. Samuel Graybridge (Brandon Fobbs), Pvt. Terence Verano (Rocky Marquette) Pvt. Jim Lidford (Nate Parker) and Pvt. Bob Miller (Jeffrey Christopher Todd).
M16A2
During the scene where a captured NVA soldier is hung, a soldier can be seen with an anachronistic M16A2 rifles, identified by the heavy barrel. This make wasn't introduced until 1989.
AK-47
Several NVA soldiers, including Vo Mai (Jane Le), carry the AK-47. It appears to be a Type II model.
AKS-47
An NVA soldier carries what appears to be an AKS-47, a cut-down version of the AK-47 fitted with a folding stock.
Norinco Type 84S
Most of the NVA soldiers, including Huy Tran (Scott Ly) and Nguyen Van Chien (John Wynn), use the anachronistic Norinco Type 84S rifles, rather then the periodically correct Type 56 rifles. Most likely the film crew were unable to obtain enough AK-47's.
Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine
A Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine can be seen in Vo Mai's (Jane Le) dugout in the tunnels.
Machine Guns
M60 Machine Gun
The M60 Machine Gun is used by Pvt. Jim Lidford (Nate Parker) and Pvt. Dean Garraty (Adrian Collins). A soldier uses one during the NVA attack on the base camp. Note that every operator fires it one handed - a difficult feat.
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB is seen mounted in the camp perimeter. The gunner is killed before he can use it.
Shotguns
Smith & Wesson Model 916A
Pvt. Peter Harris (Mitch Eakins) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 916A shotgun as his personal-issue weapon.
Sidearms
Colt M1911A1
The Colt M1911A1 is used by the US Soldiers for Tunnel Rat Duty. Sporting it throughout the film are Lt. Vic Hollowborn (Michael Paré), Sgt. Mike Heaney (Brad Schmidt), Cpl. Dan Green (Wilson Bethel), Pvt. Peter Harris (Mitch Eakins), Pvt. Carl Johnson (Erik Eidem), Pvt. Terence Verano (Rocky Marquette), Pvt. Jonathon Porterson (Garikayi Mutambirwa) and Pvt. Dean Garraty (Adrian Collins).
Heavy Weapons
M67 Grenade Launcher
Pvt. Jonathon Porterson (Garikayi Mutambirwa) uses a M67 Grenade Launcher during patrol; he switches to a Colt M1911A1 for the rest of the movie, which he spends in the tunnels.
Unknown Flamethrower
An NVA soldier picks up an Unknown Flamethrower model form a dead US Soldier, using it against other GI's during the attack on the camp.
Grenades
M26 Hand Grenade
Lt. Vic Hollowborn (Michael Paré), Cpl. Dan Green (Wilson Bethel), Pvt. Peter Harris (Mitch Eakins), Pvt. Carl Johnson (Erik Eidem), Pvt. Jonathon Porterson (Garikayi Mutambirwa) and Pvt. Jim Lidford (Nate Parker) all carry or use the M26 Hand Grenade at various points in the film. An M26 Grenade is also seen as part of an NVA booby trap in the tunnels.
M7 CS Gas Grenade
The M7 CS Gas Grenade is used by the US Tunnel Rats to clear the way for their entry in the tunnel systems. Sporting and using the M7 are Cpl. Dan Green (Wilson Bethel), Pvt. Peter Harris (Mitch Eakins), Pvt. Carl Johnson (Erik Eidem) and Pvt. Jonathon Porterson (Garikayi Mutambirwa).
