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[[Image:Beach Red.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Beach Red'' (1967)]] | [[Image:Beach Red.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Beach Red'' (1967)]] | ||
''Beach Red'' is a 1967 World War II film directed by and starring [[Cornel Wilde]]. The film centers around | ''Beach Red'' is a 1967 World War II film directed by and starring [[Cornel Wilde]]. The film centers around a company of Marines as they invade a Japanese-occupied island in the Pacific. The lives of the Japanese soldiers who defend the island are also prominently featured. Throughout the film, flashbacks to both the Marines and Japanese soldiers' civilian lives are seen. | ||
'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Beach Red'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the film ''Beach Red'':''' | ||
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The main battle rifle of the Marines in the film is the [[M1 Garand]]. | The main battle rifle of the Marines in the film is the [[M1 Garand]]. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
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==Arisaka Type 99== | ==Arisaka Type 99== | ||
The [[Arisaka Rifle|Arisaka Type 99]] was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army in the Pacific theater and is seen used throughout the film. | The [[Arisaka Rifle|Arisaka Type 99]] was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army in the Pacific theater and is seen used throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:Arisaka-Type-99.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Arisaka Type 99 battle rifle - 7.7x58mm]] | [[Image:Arisaka-Type-99.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Arisaka Type 99 battle rifle - 7.7x58mm]] | ||
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=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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The [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by several Marines in the film, notably Gunnery Sgt. Ben Honeywell ([[Rip Torn]]). | The [[M1 Carbine]] is carried by several Marines in the film, notably Gunnery Sgt. Ben Honeywell ([[Rip Torn]]). | ||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]] | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]] | ||
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==M1A1 Thompson== | ==M1A1 Thompson== | ||
Several Marines are seen carrying or firing the [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1A1 Thompson|M1A1 Thompson]]. | Several Marines are seen carrying or firing the [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1A1 Thompson|M1A1 Thompson]]. | ||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine .45 ACP]] | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
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The main sidearm of the Marines is the Colt [[M1911A1]] and is seen carried by Capt. Macdonald ([[Cornel Wilde]]). | The main sidearm of the Marines is the Colt [[M1911A1]] and is seen carried by Capt. Macdonald ([[Cornel Wilde]]). | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | ||
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==Nambu Type 14== | ==Nambu Type 14== | ||
The main sidearm of the Japanese was the [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol]] and is seen pulled by a Japanese officer. | The main sidearm of the Japanese was the [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol]] and is seen pulled by a Japanese officer. | ||
[[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Nambu Type 14 8x22mm Nambu]] | [[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Nambu Type 14 8x22mm Nambu]] | ||
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
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The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is one of the weapons seen in the hands of the Marines. | The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is one of the weapons seen in the hands of the Marines. | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
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==Browning M2HB== | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
The [[Browning M2HB]] machine gun is seen mounted on a Marine tank (an anachronistic M48 Walker Bulldog). | The [[Browning M2HB]] machine gun is seen mounted on a Marine tank (an anachronistic M48 Walker Bulldog). | ||
[[Image:Browning-M2-Heavy-Barrel-w-Tripod.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on M3 tripod - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:Browning-M2-Heavy-Barrel-w-Tripod.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on M3 tripod - .50 BMG]] | ||
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==Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun== | ==Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun== | ||
Japanese forces appear to use [[Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun]]s as they repel the invading Marine forces. | Japanese forces appear to use [[Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun]]s as they repel the invading Marine forces. | ||
[[Image:Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm]] | [[Image:Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm]] | ||
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==Type 99 Light Machine Gun== | ==Type 99 Light Machine Gun== | ||
Japanese forces are seen firing the [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]] as well. | Japanese forces are seen firing the [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]] as well. | ||
[[image:Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99 light machine gun - 7.7x58mm Arisaka]] | [[image:Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99 light machine gun - 7.7x58mm Arisaka]] | ||
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=Other= | =Other= | ||
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The [[M2 Flamethrower]] is used by Marines to flush out a Japanese bunker. | The [[M2 Flamethrower]] is used by Marines to flush out a Japanese bunker. | ||
[[Image:M2-2FlameAth.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M2-2 Flamethrower]] | [[Image:M2-2FlameAth.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M2-2 Flamethrower]] | ||
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Revision as of 19:08, 19 January 2011
Beach Red is a 1967 World War II film directed by and starring Cornel Wilde. The film centers around a company of Marines as they invade a Japanese-occupied island in the Pacific. The lives of the Japanese soldiers who defend the island are also prominently featured. Throughout the film, flashbacks to both the Marines and Japanese soldiers' civilian lives are seen.
The following weapons were used in the film Beach Red:
Rifles
M1 Garand
The main battle rifle of the Marines in the film is the M1 Garand.
Arisaka Type 99
The Arisaka Type 99 was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army in the Pacific theater and is seen used throughout the film.
Submachine Guns
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is carried by several Marines in the film, notably Gunnery Sgt. Ben Honeywell (Rip Torn).
M1A1 Thompson
Several Marines are seen carrying or firing the M1A1 Thompson.
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
The main sidearm of the Marines is the Colt M1911A1 and is seen carried by Capt. Macdonald (Cornel Wilde).
Nambu Type 14
The main sidearm of the Japanese was the Nambu Type 14 Pistol and is seen pulled by a Japanese officer.
Machine Guns
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle is one of the weapons seen in the hands of the Marines.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB machine gun is seen mounted on a Marine tank (an anachronistic M48 Walker Bulldog).
Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun
Japanese forces appear to use Type 92 Heavy Machine Guns as they repel the invading Marine forces.
Type 99 Light Machine Gun
Japanese forces are seen firing the Type 99 Light Machine Gun as well.
Other
M2 Flamethrower
The M2 Flamethrower is used by Marines to flush out a Japanese bunker.
