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'''The following firearms can be seen in ''Gardens of Stone '':(1987)''' | '''The following firearms can be seen in ''Gardens of Stone '':(1987)''' | ||
''Gardens of Stone'' was released in the spring of 1987. Unlike the many other Vietnam War movies that were released in the mid-1980's Garden of Stone focused on how the war effected the troops stationed in the United States. In this case the famed 3rd US Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). The 3rd Infantry is the cermonial unit that guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, conducts burial services at Arlington National Cemetery and other ceremonial functions. Unfortunately ''Gardens of Stone'' release date was sandwiched between ''[[Platoon]]'' and ''[[Full Metal Jacket]]'' and was overlooked. It starred [[James Caan]], [[James Earl Jones]], [[D.B. Sweeney]], and a young [[Laurence Fishburne]]. It was directed by Francis Coppola. | ''Gardens of Stone'' was released in the spring of 1987. Unlike the many other Vietnam War movies that were released in the mid-1980's Garden of Stone focused on how the war effected the troops stationed in the United States. In this case the famed 3rd US Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). The 3rd Infantry is the cermonial unit that guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, conducts burial services at Arlington National Cemetery and other ceremonial functions. Unfortunately ''Gardens of Stone'' release date was sandwiched between ''[[Platoon]]'' and ''[[Full Metal Jacket]]'' and was overlooked. The movie was filmed on location in Washington D.C. with the full cooperation of the U.S. Army in the summer of 1986. Many of the soldiers were actual 3rd Infantry. It starred [[James Caan]], [[James Earl Jones]], [[D.B. Sweeney]], and a young [[Laurence Fishburne]]. It was directed by Francis Coppola. | ||
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Revision as of 17:44, 17 February 2011
The following firearms can be seen in Gardens of Stone :(1987)
Gardens of Stone was released in the spring of 1987. Unlike the many other Vietnam War movies that were released in the mid-1980's Garden of Stone focused on how the war effected the troops stationed in the United States. In this case the famed 3rd US Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). The 3rd Infantry is the cermonial unit that guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, conducts burial services at Arlington National Cemetery and other ceremonial functions. Unfortunately Gardens of Stone release date was sandwiched between Platoon and Full Metal Jacket and was overlooked. The movie was filmed on location in Washington D.C. with the full cooperation of the U.S. Army in the summer of 1986. Many of the soldiers were actual 3rd Infantry. It starred James Caan, James Earl Jones, D.B. Sweeney, and a young Laurence Fishburne. It was directed by Francis Coppola.
M14 Rifle
Though the M16A1 was being issued by 1968 the M14 was still being used by the 3rd Infantry in Washington D.C. Both for ceremonial functions as well as it's battle rifle.
