Error creating thumbnail: File missing Go for Broke! (1951)Go for Broke! Battleground Van Johnson . The film focuses on the exploits of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and to a lesser extent, the 100th Infantry Battalion, which were both composed of Japanese-Americans in World War II. The 442nd would become one of the most decorated units in the United States Army, with twenty-one members being awarded the Medal of Honor. The title refers to the motto of the 442nd, of which many of the actors were veterans of, with the notable exception of Henry Nakamura . The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Story and Screenplay, but lost to eventual Best Picture winner An American in Paris. MGM failed to extend its copyright after 28 years, so the film is now in the public domain.
The following guns were used in the film Go for Broke! (1951) :
Allied Weapons M1 Garand Most of the American soldiers in the film carry M1 Garands .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06 Error creating thumbnail: File missing The men of the 442nd parade with their M1 Garands. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Tommy (Henry Nakamura ) gets the all-clear while covering Sam (Lane Nakano ) and Masami (Harry Hamada ). Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sam (right) and Masami clear the German OP. Error creating thumbnail: File missing T/Sgt Culley (Don Haggerty ) with his M1 Garand. Error creating thumbnail: File missing 2LT Grayson fires his M1 Garand. M1 Carbine M1 Carbines are issued to officers like 2LT Grayson (Van Johnson ) and Captain Solari (Dan Riss ). SSG Ohhara (Henry Oyasato ) gets one as well when he receives a field commission.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing World War II Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - .30 Carbine - correct for most of WWII, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock Error creating thumbnail: File missing Captain Solari's M1 Carbine can be seen leaning on the wall. Error creating thumbnail: File missing 2LT Grayson fires his M1 Carbine. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Newly commissioned 2LT Ohhara with his M1 Carbine. Browning Automatic Rifle Chick (George Miki) is issued a Browning Automatic Rifle .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06 Error creating thumbnail: File missing Chick's BAR slung over his shoulder as he boards the troop ship. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Chick provides covering fire while Kaz (Ken K. Okamoto) fires his M1 Garand. Browning M1919A4 A Browning M1919A4 is seen next to a dead soldier. T/Sgt Culley (Don Haggerty ) tries to make use of it, but can't find any ammunition.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06 Springfield Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing T/Sgt Culley tries to get the M1919 working. M2 Mortar Tommy (Henry Nakamura ) is forced to use an M2 Mortar on his own when the crew is knocked out.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M2 Mortar - 60mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing The mortar crew lays down some fire. Error creating thumbnail: File missing After the crew is knocked out, Tommy has to detach the tube. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Using his dirt filled helmet as a baseplate, Tommy operates the mortar on his own. Mk 2 hand grenade Various soldiers are seen with Mk 2 hand grenades .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mk 2 "Pineapple" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade Error creating thumbnail: File missing Tommy's Mk 2 can be seen hanging from his jacket collar. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another Mk 2 on a downed soldier. M1911 An MP (Ray Hyke ) is seen with a holstered M1911 -type pistol.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Original Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP Error creating thumbnail: File missing Axis Weapons MP40 Some Germans are seen using MP40s .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing M55 Reising Submachine Gun A M55 Reising Submachine Gun is mocked up as an MP40 in one scene.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reising M55 (folding stock variant) Error creating thumbnail: File missing MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A German officer fires his MP40 mock-up. MG42 Germans are seen using MG42s . Sam captures one and forces the remaining Germans to surrender.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing MG42 with sling and bipod collapsed - 7.92mm Mauser Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Germans defend against the charging 442nd. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sam with the captured MG42. 2LT Grayson is seen to his right with an M1 Carbine, while Frank (Akira Fukunaga) assists. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Gewehr 1898 One German soldier is seen with an antiquated Mauser Gewehr 1898 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser Error creating thumbnail: File missing WWI rifle, WWI helmet. Why couldn't the guy on the right be wearing a pickelhaube? Luger P08 Tommy (Henry Nakamura ) takes a Luger P08 as a war trophy after he, Sam (Lane Nakano ) and Masami (Harry Hamada ) take out a German observation post.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Luger P08 - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Tommy proudly shows off his captured Luger. Gewehr 43 A German soldier at the observation post uses a Gewehr 43 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Gewehr 43 - 7.92x57mm Mauser Error creating thumbnail: File missing A German soldier fires his G43. This also offers another shot of the Reising mocked up as a weird MP40. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The G43 after the OP is silenced. Other An American M24 Chaffee helps the 442nd clear the way to the Lost Battalion.
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