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Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]] which is substituting for the Japanese Type 99 in the film.
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[[Image:TRL64 11.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Japanese soldiers are also seen using a [[Madsen machine gun]] which is substituting for the Japanese Type 99 in the film.]]


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Revision as of 11:29, 4 January 2014

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The Thin Red Line (1964)

The Thin Red Line is a 1964 WWII film which was the first theatrical adaptation of the James Jones novel. The film focuses on the men of Charlie Company during the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Pacific. Many characters and situations from this film are also included in director Terrence Malick's 1998 adaptation of the novel. The film was shot in Spain.

The following weapons were used in the 1964 film The Thin Red Line:



M1 Garand

M1 Garand is the primary battle rifle used by the men of Charlie Company in the film including Pvt. Doll (Keir Dullea) and 1st Sgt. Welsh (Jack Warden).

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M1 Garand - .30-06.
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1st Sgt. Welsh (Jack Warden) holds an M1 Garand.
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Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2

The Browning Automatic Rifle is also used by American forces during the battle.

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Browning Automatic Rifle
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M1911A1

Pvt. Doll (Keir Dullea) is seen with a stolen M1911A1 at the film's beginning. Capt. Stone (Ray Daley) is also seen with the handgun.

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M1911A1 - .45 ACP.
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Pvt. Doll (Keir Dullea) is seen with a stolen M1911A1 at the film's beginning.
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Capt. Stone (Ray Daley) is also seen with the handgun.

MK II Hand Grenade

Several US soldiers including Welsh and Doll are seen using MK II Hand Grenades when the Japanese stage a surprise attack on the American position.

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MK II hand grenade.
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MP40

The MP40 is erroneously seen used by both American and Japanese forces (perhaps either being mistaken or standing in for the M3 "Grease Gun").

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MP40 Sub Machine Gun
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The MP40 is held by Sgt. Welsh (Jack Warden). The MP40 was not a primary weapon used by either US forces or the Japanese during the War in the Pacific.
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The MP40 is held by Pvt. Doll. The weapon was likely used due to it being of the time period and that it bears a small resemblance to the American M3 "Grease Gun

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M1919A4 Machine Gun

The Browning M1919A4 .30 caliber machine gun is used by both American and Japanese forces.

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M1919A4 Machine Gun - .30-06
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Gewehr 98

Japanese soldiers are seen using German Gewehr 98s as stand-ins for Arisaka Type 38 rifles.

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Arisaka Type 38 - 6.5x50mm.
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Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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Note the Lange-Visier rear sight, upper barrel band and "butcher's blade" bayonet, which are all hallmarks of the Gew 98.

Madsen Machine Gun

Japanese soldiers are also seen using a Madsen machine gun which is substituting for the Japanese Type 99 in the film.

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Japanese soldiers are also seen using a Madsen machine gun which is substituting for the Japanese Type 99 in the film.