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1968 Tunnel Rats: Difference between revisions
The [[M7 CS gas grenade|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]]).
The [[M7 CS gas grenade|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. Terence Verano ([[Rocky Marquette]]).
[[Image:M7A3.jpg|thumb|none|200px|M7 CS Gas Grenade]]
[[Image:M7A3.jpg|thumb|none|200px|M7 CS Gas Grenade]]
[[Image:TRats CplDanGreen M7CSGasGrenade.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Dan Green ([[Wilson Bethel]]) on patrol with an M7 CS Gas Grenade on his jacket.]]
[[Image:TRats PvtPeterHarris PvtCarlJohnson M7CSGasGrenade.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Peter Harris ([[Mitch Eakins]]) hands an M7 to Pvt. Carl Johnson ([[Erik Eidem]]).]]
[[Image:TRats PvtCarlJohnson M7CSGasGrenade.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Johnson primes the M7 before throwing it into the tunnel.]]
[[Image:TRats PvtTerenceVerano M7CSGasGrenade.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of an M7 Gas Grenade, carried by Pvt. Terence Verano ([[Rocky Marquette]]).]]
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Terence Verano (Rocky Marquette).