What battle do you want to see on film? - Page 3

Rifleman · 09-07-2006, 14:02 PM

Kings Mountain and Cowpens.

These ought to work, since Last of the Mohicans and The Patriot were both hits.

Simullacrum · 09-07-2006, 14:36 PM

[quote=Lunatock]Thermopalae (sp?) I can spell Molon Labe perfectly.

[/QUOTE

...very very Close....not a bad try...its Monon Labe

remake of the 300 spartans...would be nice.

Anon · 09-07-2006, 16:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rifleman

Kings Mountain and Cowpens.

These ought to work, since Last of the Mohicans and The Patriot were both hits.

Last of the Puerto Ricans is one of my all time fave 'war' movies.(it's not really a war movie, though the directors cut does have an excellent 'conventional' battle scene in it)

Anon · 09-07-2006, 16:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Simullacrum

...very very Close....not a bad try...its Monon Labe

I've always seen it spelled "Molon Labe", as Luna put it.

"Molon Labe ... ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ! Molon labe (mo-lone lah-veh) Two little words. They mean, "Come and get them! ..."
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=mol...&cop=&ei=UTF-8

Simullacrum · 09-08-2006, 14:22 PM

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Originally Posted by M21Sniper

I've always seen it spelled "Molon Labe", as Luna put it.

"Molon Labe ... ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ! Molon labe (mo-lone lah-veh) Two little words. They mean, "Come and get them! ..."
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=mol...&cop=&ei=UTF-8

Agreee...my apology...my ancient greek is a bit rusty...havent used it for a while....plus my doctor had been heavenly through my system at the time of writing [dr JD ]

yes its Molon labe..... Monon means by ones self..!!

**Lunatock** · 09-08-2006, 23:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M21Sniper

I've always seen it spelled "Molon Labe", as Luna put it.

"Molon Labe ... ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ! Molon labe (mo-lone lah-veh) Two little words. They mean, "Come and get them! ..."
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=mol...&cop=&ei=UTF-8

You, Life Liberty Ect., the majority of AR15.com, and myself.

Tronic · 09-10-2006, 12:25 PM

I would like to see The Battle Of Saraghari on film... 21 Indian troops from the British Indian army held off an assault of their outpost from 12,000 Afghan tribesman.... they fought till their death...

Saragarhi is the incredible story of 21 men of the 36th Sikh Regiment (currently the 4th Sikh Regiment) who gave up their lives in devotion to their duty. In keeping with the tradition , they fought to the death rather than surrender. The Battle at Saragarhi is one of eight stories of collective bravery published by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). It has been mentioned as one of the five most significant events of its kind in the world which includes the Saga of Thermoplyae associated with the heroic stand of a small Greek force against the mighty Persian Army of Xerxes in 480 B.C.

Anon · 09-11-2006, 03:33 AM

Just saw a commercial tonight for a new movie about Iwo Jima.

Looks really good based on the trailer i saw.

Dreadnought · 09-11-2006, 09:03 AM

Leyte Gulf
The Solomans
Guadal Canal
The Mariana's

-{SpoonmaN}- · 09-11-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreadnought

Leyte Gulf
The Solomans
Guadal Canal
The Mariana's

Like I said, good examples, but to me the ultimate Industrial-Age oceanic battle is Tsushima Strait.
Two huge fleets, probably easier to present on film than later battles (with their longer engagement ranges), lots of firepower and a decisive victory for one side and a tragedy for the other.

S-2 · 09-11-2006, 17:37 PM

I'll second LIEBSTANDARTE 10's recommendation on Kursk and, like him, specifically on the battles around Prokhorovka. Use D. Glantz as the technical advisor.

smilingassassin · 09-12-2006, 04:28 AM

I'd like to see a REAL movie on the sinking of the Bismarck. Emagine the final battle scene with Rodney and KGV hamering the Bismarck as the circle her like a pack of wolves. The carnage scenes on deck would make "Saving Private Ryan" look like a picnic. They could even give the movie the title "Blood and Iron" and a music score "like Lord of the Rings".

Dreadnought · 09-12-2006, 13:45 PM

Sorry just wanted to add a few to my list

Trafalgar.
Civil War (Naval and ground offensives)

Dreadnought · 09-12-2006, 13:48 PM

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Originally Posted by smilingassassin

I'd like to see a REAL movie on the sinking of the Bismarck. Emagine the final battle scene with Rodney and KGV hamering the Bismarck as the circle her like a pack of wolves. The carnage scenes on deck would make "Saving Private Ryan" look like a picnic. They could even give the movie the title "Blood and Iron" and a music score "like Lord of the Rings".

Its quite possible that footage exists however the war museums would never part with it or allow it to be viewed until it was transferred to more easily stored/handled mediums. But quite possible it exists.

Canmoore · 09-12-2006, 22:04 PM

I still say that the battle of Kapyong would make an excellent film.

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Rifleman *Military Professional* Join Date: 06-29-06 Location: The edge of the gene pool with a jug of Clorox Posts: 199	Kings Mountain and Cowpens. These ought to work, since Last of the Mohicans and The Patriot were both hits. __________________ "Aim small, miss small." - Benjamin Martin in The Patriot

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Tronic Navajo Code Talker *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 12-27-04 Location: Patiala, India Posts: 5,140 Country:	I would like to see The Battle Of Saraghari on film... 21 Indian troops from the British Indian army held off an assault of their outpost from 12,000 Afghan tribesman.... they fought till their death... Saragarhi is the incredible story of 21 men of the 36th Sikh Regiment (currently the 4th Sikh Regiment) who gave up their lives in devotion to their duty. In keeping with the tradition , they fought to the death rather than surrender. The Battle at Saragarhi is one of eight stories of collective bravery published by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). It has been mentioned as one of the five most significant events of its kind in the world which includes the Saga of Thermoplyae associated with the heroic stand of a small Greek force against the mighty Persian Army of Xerxes in 480 B.C. __________________ *Nabha Sparasham Deeptam* *-Touch The Sky With Glory* Last edited by Tronic : 09-10-2006 at 12:28 PM.

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Dreadnought *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 05-12-05 Posts: 4,970 Country:	Leyte Gulf The Solomans Guadal Canal The Mariana's __________________ Fortitude.....The strength to persist...The courage to endure.

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S-2 *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-11-06 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 1,924 Country:	My Vote For Kursk I'll second LIEBSTANDARTE 10's recommendation on Kursk and, like him, specifically on the battles around Prokhorovka. Use D. Glantz as the technical advisor.

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Simullacrum *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-08-05 Posts: 246	[quote=Lunatock]Thermopalae (sp?) I can spell Molon Labe perfectly. [/QUOTE ...very very Close....not a bad try...its Monon Labe remake of the 300 spartans...would be nice.

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Anon New Member Join Date: 08-03-03 Posts: 1	Just saw a commercial tonight for a new movie about Iwo Jima. Looks really good based on the trailer i saw.

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smilingassassin *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 12-12-03 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 2,664 Country:	I'd like to see a REAL movie on the sinking of the Bismarck. Emagine the final battle scene with Rodney and KGV hamering the Bismarck as the circle her like a pack of wolves. The carnage scenes on deck would make "Saving Private Ryan" look like a picnic. They could even give the movie the title "Blood and Iron" and a music score "like Lord of the Rings".

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Dreadnought *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 05-12-05 Posts: 4,970 Country:	Sorry just wanted to add a few to my list Trafalgar. Civil War (Naval and ground offensives)

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Canmoore *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 05-18-06 Location: Canada Posts: 1,296 Country:	I still say that the battle of Kapyong would make an excellent film.

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