'Saving Private Ryan'

[Greenwald]

Around Veteran's day, my son (a former Marine) and I took in a few classic war films, which included 'Saving Private Ryan.'

In the final scenes of the movie when Tom Hanks lies dying, firing his .45 pistol at an approaching German tank crossing a bridge, he is resting against a BMW motorcycle!

Kudos to Steven Spielberg and his attention to detail for that period in history.

[Crow18]

I was watching Smiley's People (Miniseries based on a John LeCarre novel) Wednesday night. The co-star of episode 2 was a sleek, sinister-looking, black R60/7 which tailed Alec Guinness throughout London.

[kreinke]

:thumb :thumb To both of these. I watched Smiley's People when it came out back in the '80s. Then read the Le Carre books.

With the current anti-war-anti-soldier sentiment in Hollywood (Lions for Lambs is bombing BTW) I'd like to recommend a couple of movies that are realistic and give a fair and honorable representation of the bulk of our soldiers.

1. We Were Soldiers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Were_Soldiers) with Mel Gibson and Sam Elliot

2.Blackhawk Down (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Hawk_Down_%28film%29)

[JCabranes]

Around Veteran's day, my son (a former Marine) and I took in a few classic war films, which included 'Saving Private Ryan.'

In the final scenes of the movie when Tom Hanks lies dying, firing his .45 pistol at an approaching German tank crossing a bridge, he is resting against a BMW motorcycle!

Kudos to Steven Spielberg and his attention to detail for that period in history.

Spielberg's attention to detail in that movie was extreme even to the point of adding a squeek to the soundtrack of the German tanks. The real tanks had a ball bearing problem (as a result of Allied bombing) and had a very distinctive squeek. Btw, and this will remove all doubt as to how muck of a geek I really am, I believe that the German Tank Destroyer (the one with the open gun platform) was actually a old Soviet Soviet TD (SU-76?)

[riderR1150GSAdv]

Spielberg's attention to detail in that movie was extreme even to the point of adding a squeek to the soundtrack of the German tanks. The real tanks had a ball bearing problem (as a result of Allied bombing) and had a very distinctive squeek. Btw, and this will remove all doubt as to how muck of a geek I really am, I believe that the German Tank Destroyer (the one with the open gun platform) was actually a old Soviet Soviet TD (SU-76?)

Apparently BMW still has a ball bearing problem...:stick :laugh
All kidding aside, 'Saving Private Ryan' is one of the best WWII movies. :thumb

[Motor31]

Tracks squeak on tanks. Even brand new installs. Just the nature of the beast. There is NO whisper mode for tanks and other tracked vehicles.
:usa

[HankPfister]

Around Veteran's day, my son (a former Marine) and I took in a few classic war films, which included 'Saving Private Ryan.'

In the final scenes of the movie when Tom Hanks lies dying, firing his .45 pistol at an approaching German tank crossing a bridge, he is resting against a BMW motorcycle!

Kudos to Steven Spielberg and his attention to detail for that period in history.


I think that "BMW" was actually a Ural or Dnepr. Close, but "no cigar". :blah
IT was a great movie!!:thumb

[Pat Carol]

I usually do not get choked up watching movies. In fact my soon to be ex wife laughed at me for shedding tears watching Saving Private Ryan. That was one of the best movies about WW II ever filmed.
My wife asked why I was crying. I told her that the movie was only a fraction of what the troop's went through during the D-Day invasion. She actually laughed at me which in turn really set me off.
The other movie that brought tears to my eye' was Shindlers' List. That too was only a fraction of what the Jewish people really went through. Again that was a small depiction of reality. I am truly glad the General Eisenhour ordered everything to be documented on the discovery made when the camps were liberated by U.S. Forces.
I can't believe that the leader of Iran ( I'madipwadd ) stated that the Holocaust never happened. What kind of person would ever make such a statement?


PC:usa

[Greenwald]

Hey patcarol - I'm with you. If you can watch 'Saving Private Ryan,' or 'Shindler's List' without getting a lump in your throat, you have missed the opportunity to embrace what were monumental moments in world history.

On a lighter note, I dare anyone to watch a favorite, cute movie this holiday season and not get choked up in the closing minutes of this film.

It is 'Curly Sue,' with James Belushi and Kelly Lynch.

Couch potatoes of the World, Unite!

[wuli959]

Around Veteran's day, my son (a former Marine)

No former Marines.

Once a Marine always a Marine. :usa

:wave

[Greenwald]

No former Marines.

Once a Marine always a Marine. :usa

:wave

According to my son's DI, there are no 'ex-Marines,' save those who have disgraced themselves by personal or criminal conduct so offensive to be shunned.

But once you leave the service (he has completed his 8 year committment), the term 'former Marine' is acceptable.

[wuli959]

According to my son's DI, there are no 'ex-Marines,' save those who have disgraced themselves by personal or criminal conduct so offensive to be shunned.

But once you leave the service (he has completed his 8 year committment), the term 'former Marine' is acceptable.

He's earned the right to be called whatever he prefers :usa

Veteran Marine (completed enlistment with honorable or general discharge), Retired Marine (if retired) or simply "Marine" are usually prefered once you leave the service as "former" or "ex-" usually denote what is no longer.

Please thank him for his service. :thumb


David Anderson
USMC 1977 - 1982

[Greenwald]

I will thank him on your behalf, and extend my thank you to you for your years of service.

I think I'll just call him 'Son.'

[wuli959]

I will thank him on your behalf, and extend my thank you to you for your years of service.

I think I'll just call him 'Son.'


I'm sure that "son" is the identifier that he is the most proud of. :thumb