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[[Image:BornFourth 038.JPG|thumb|none|601px|A Marine behind Kovic fires an M1911.]] | [[Image:BornFourth 038.JPG|thumb|none|601px|A Marine behind Kovic fires an M1911.]] | ||
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− | A Marine can be briefly seen assembling a 3.5 inch [[ | + | A Marine can be briefly seen assembling a 3.5 inch [[M20A1 "Super Bazooka"]] rocket launcher when Kovic's platoon is ambushed. |
− | [[ | + | [[File:M20A1.gif|thumb|none|400px|M20A1 "Super Bazooka" - 3.5inch]] |
− | [[Image:BO4J 123.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine carrying an | + | [[Image:BO4J 123.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine carrying an M20A1 "Super Bazooka" also carries the pistol in his left hand. Visible in this shot is the enhanced loading catch which identifies the launcher as an A1 variant.]] |
− | [[Image:BornFourth 030.JPG|thumb|none|601px||A Marine assembles his | + | [[Image:BornFourth 030.JPG|thumb|none|601px||A Marine assembles his M20A1 "Super Bazooka".]] |
==Type 56 carbine SKS== | ==Type 56 carbine SKS== |
Revision as of 09:33, 31 August 2013
Born on the Fourth of July is the 1989 feature film adaptation of an autobiographical novel written by Ron Kovic, a US Marine who was paralyzed during the Vietnam War and subsequently became involved in the anti-war movement. The film was directed by Oliver Stone and stars Tom Cruise as Kovic.
The following weapons were used in the film Born on the Fourth of July:
M1903 Springfield
During the 4th of July parade at the open of the film, ROTC cadets are seen marching with M1903 Springfield rifles. Also seen later in a 4th of July parade set in 1969.
M14 Rifle
Ron Kovic (Tom Cruise) and his fellow Marines use M14 rifles during the Vietnam sequences, which take place in January 20th, 1968, when the rifle was in the process of being replaced by the M16A1 in the United States Marine Corps. The rifle is used in several pivotal sequences, including the accidental shooting of Vietnamese civilians in a hamlet, the death of one of Kovic's squadmates and finally when Kovic himself is paralyzed during an ambush.
M60
Marines can be seen using M60 machine guns as well as being mounted on Marine helicopters during the Vietnam scenes.
M79 Grenade Launcher
An M79 Grenade Launcher is briefly seen carried by a Marine in Vietnam.
M1911A1
A Marine fires a M1911A1 during the battle which paralyzes Kovic.
M20A1 "Super Bazooka"
A Marine can be briefly seen assembling a 3.5 inch M20A1 "Super Bazooka" rocket launcher when Kovic's platoon is ambushed.
Type 56 carbine SKS
North Vietnamese soldiers can be seen with SKS Type 56 rifles during the ambush of the Marines.
Norinco Type 56
North Vietnamese soldiers fire Type 56 rifles during the ambush of Kovic's Marine platoon.
RPD
An RPD is seen being fired by a NVA soldier.