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Battle for Haditha (2007)

Battle for Haditha is a 2007 drama film loosely based on the controversial Haditha killings. Directed by Nick Broomfield, the film is shot from the perspectives of U.S. Marines, Iraqi insurgents and the civilians caught in the crossfire, and stars former American military personnel and Iraqi refugees in most of the main roles.

The following weapons are featured in the film Battle for Haditha:

Warning: Some Spoilers Ahead!

Handguns

Beretta 92FS

Beretta 92FS pistols are used by some of the U.S. Marines during their raids. A Beretta is later seen when a group of Iraqi men call for revenge on the Americans after they view an insurgent video about the civilian deaths caused by the Marines.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm

A Marine holds a Beretta 92FS while practicing room-clearing techniques.

An Iraqi waves a Beretta 92FS as an angry mob shouts slogans.

Rifles

M16A2

Corporal Ramirez (Elliot Ruiz) uses a M16A2, modified with a foregrip and front rail system to resemble a M16A4, as his main weapon. Other Marines use M16A2s with ACOG sights attached to the carry handle. M16A2s are also wielded by angry Iraqis in the aftermath of the killings.

M16A2 - 5.56x45mm

Cpl. Ramirez holds a M16A2 while searching a house during a raid.

Ramirez aims the M16A2 following an IED attack.

Another Marine points a M16A2 with an ACOG sight.

Marines exchange fire with the fleeing insurgents.

Ramirez fires his M16A2 into a room when looking for the insurgents.

A Marine holds a M16A2 while detaining an Iraqi man who fired at them.

An Iraqi brandishes a M16A2.

Colt Model 727

Some of the Marines, including Sergeant Ross (Eric Mehalacopoulos) carry Colt Model 727s with foregrips and ACOG sights attached to the carry handles.

Colt Model 727 "M16A2 carbine" - 5.56x45mm

A Marine holds a M727 while guarding a Forward Operating Base.

A Marine, third from the left, holds a M727 while training.

Sgt. Ross holds a M727 while relaxing at the base.

One of the Marines calls for a medic after the IED attack.

A M727 is slung over the back of a Marine evacuating the casualties from the attack.

A Marine aims a M727.

Norinco Type 56-1

Former Iraqi Army officer-turned-insurgent Ahmad (Falah Falyeh) and his partner Jafar (Oliver Bytrus) fire Norinco Type 56-1 rifles while making their escape after destroying a Marine Humvee with an IED. Iraqi civilians and Iraqi Army soldiers are also seen with Type 56s at various points in the film.

Norinco Type 56-1 (under-folding stock variant) - 7.62x39mm

Ahmad points a Type 56-1 at the door of a house adjoining the road where the IED is planted.

Ahmad forces the residents of the house to leave at gunpoint.

Jafar fools around with a Type 56-1 while waiting for the Americans to pass by.

Ahmad and Jafar fire their Type 56-1s as they flee from the attack.

An Iraqi man fires a Type 56-1 after seeing one of his relatives get shot by the Marines.

A Type-56 wielding Iraqi soldier returns fire.

Iraqi men fire Type 56-1s into the air at a funeral.

MPi-KMS-72

In several scenes, Ali (Ali Adil Aj-kaa), an Iraqi Army soldier accompanying the Marines as a translator, carries an East German MPi-KMS-72.

East German MPi-KMS-72 with sling and side-folding stock - 7.62x39mm

Ali holds a MPi-KMS-72.

Ali tells civilians to lie down during a raid.

An Iraqi soldier holds a MPi-KMS-72 while looking for the insurgents.

Angry Iraqis wave MPi and M16 rifles.

Machine Guns

FN C9 Light Machine Gun

In one scene Cpl. Ramirez examines a FN C9 light machine gun with a fixed stock, distinguishable by its open sights. The C9 is also seen when Marines are practicing room-clearing techniques.

FN C9 light machine gun - 5.56x45mm

A close-up of the barrel shows the distinctive non-hooded sights of the C9 LMG.

Ramirez opens the C9's feed tray cover.

A Marine, second from the left, holds a C9 LMG while training.

A Marine sets up a C9 before leaving on a mission.

A C9 sits on a rooftop.

Browning M2HB

Browning M2HB heavy machine guns are mounted on Marine Humvees.

Browning M2HB - .50 BMG

Marines man M2HBs during a desert patrol.

A Marine mans a M2HB while driving through Haditha.

A Marine hops into a Humvee prior to a mission.

Marines return to base following a mission. Notice that there are no rounds in the ammo box.

Other

M203 Grenade Launcher

M203 Grenade Launchers are mounted on some of the M16A2 rifles used by the Marines.

M203 40mm grenade launcher mounted on a M16A2 rifle (5.56x45mm)

A Marine holds a M16A2/M203 while on foot patrol.

M67 Hand Grenade

Marines toss M67 hand grenades when storming civilian houses after the IED attack.

M67 fragmentation grenade

Ramirez pulls a M67 hand grenade from a pouch.

IED

An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) constructed from a propane cylinder plays an important role in the film.

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 [[File:Battle For Haditha-front.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Battle for Haditha'' (2007)]]
-'''''Battle for Haditha''''' is a 2007 drama film directed by Nick Broomfield and loosely based on the controversial [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haditha_killings Haditha Killings]. Shot from the perspectives of U.S. Marines, Iraqi insurgents and the civilians caught in the crossfire, the film stars former American military personnel and Iraq refugees in most of the main roles, using documentary-style cinematography and improvised dialogue to create a more naturalistic atmosphere.
+'''''Battle for Haditha''''' is a 2007 drama film loosely based on the controversial [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haditha_killings Haditha killings]. Directed by Nick Broomfield, the film is shot from the perspectives of U.S. Marines, Iraqi insurgents and the civilians caught in the crossfire, and stars former American military personnel and Iraqi refugees in most of the main roles.
 '''The following weapons are featured in the film Battle for Haditha:'''

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