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| + | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
| + | |name = ''They Were Expendable'' | ||
| + | |picture = TWEPoster.jpg | ||
| + | |caption = ''Movie poster'' | ||
| + | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | ||
| + | |director = [[John Ford]]<br>[[Robert Montgomery]] | ||
| + | |date= 1945 | ||
| + | |language = English<BR> | ||
| + | |studio=MGM | ||
| + | |distributor=Lowe's | ||
| + | |character1=Lieutenant John Brickley | ||
| + | |actor1=[[Robert Montgomery]] | ||
| + | |character2= Lieutenant (junior grade) "Rusty" Ryan | ||
| + | |actor2=[[John Wayne]] | ||
| + | |character3=BMC "Boats" Mulcahey | ||
| + | |actor3=[[Ward Bond]] | ||
| + | |character4= Ensign "Snake" Gardner | ||
| + | |actor4=[[Marshall Thompson]] | ||
| + | |character5=General Martin | ||
| + | |actor5=[[Jack Holt]] | ||
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'''''They Were Expendable''''' is a 1945 WWII film that focuses on the story of Navy Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) and his squadron are stationed in the Philippines before the start of World War II. Once the war starts the whole squadron including the executive officer Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan ([[John Wayne]]) are itching to fight the Japanese. They soon find out that they are to just buy time for the United States to gear up for war after the defeat at Pearl Harbor. The biggest mission for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 is to help General Douglas MacArthur his family and General Staff to escape Corregidor. | '''''They Were Expendable''''' is a 1945 WWII film that focuses on the story of Navy Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley ([[Robert Montgomery]]) and his squadron are stationed in the Philippines before the start of World War II. Once the war starts the whole squadron including the executive officer Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan ([[John Wayne]]) are itching to fight the Japanese. They soon find out that they are to just buy time for the United States to gear up for war after the defeat at Pearl Harbor. The biggest mission for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 is to help General Douglas MacArthur his family and General Staff to escape Corregidor. | ||
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'''The following guns were used in the movie They Were Expendable:''' | '''The following guns were used in the movie They Were Expendable:''' | ||
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==Browning M2 Aircraft== | ==Browning M2 Aircraft== | ||
Revision as of 22:59, 7 March 2023
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They Were Expendable is a 1945 WWII film that focuses on the story of Navy Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley (Robert Montgomery) and his squadron are stationed in the Philippines before the start of World War II. Once the war starts the whole squadron including the executive officer Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan (John Wayne) are itching to fight the Japanese. They soon find out that they are to just buy time for the United States to gear up for war after the defeat at Pearl Harbor. The biggest mission for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 is to help General Douglas MacArthur his family and General Staff to escape Corregidor.
The following guns were used in the movie They Were Expendable:
Browning M2 Aircraft
Crewman firing live dual 50 cal. Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat. Notice the ammo loading in to the weapon
Crewman firing live dual 50 cal. Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat. Notice the ammo loading in to the weapon
Crewman firing live dual 50 cal. Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat
Crewman firing dual Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat
Crewman firing dual Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat
Crewman firing dual Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat
1903 Springfield Rifle
US Navy sailor carrying a 1903 Springfield Rifle
Colt M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson is seen carried by several characters including Lt. John Brickley (Robert Montgomery).
Browning Automatic Rifle
US Navy Crewman carrying a early Browning Automatic Rifle
Smith & Wesson Victory Model
Colt 1911 Pistol
