Picked up "BHD" on DVD ... had some technical questions about it, though.
Why do the Rangers have the butts of their M-16s taped with what looks like dark green duct tape?
Why do the soldiers tap their magazines against their helmets before loading their weapons? (I've noticed this in a lot of movies -- never understood why its done -- figured I'd ask).
One character, Twombly, is firing a weapon with a magazine drum ... what kind of weapon is it? Is it the same as Nelson is firing?
Does the military still issue Colt-1911 .45 caliber handguns? Several of the Delta Force soldiers use them in the film -- for some reason, I'd thought the military would have upgraded to a higher capacity handgun by the '90s.
Just a note: I saw a special about the incident on the History Channel last week. Aidid's son was sent to the US for an education, and joined the Marine Corps. He was one of the Marines initially sent to Somolia, and I think he's now returned and setting himself up in his father's place.
Why do the Rangers have the butts of their M-16s taped with what looks like dark green duct tape?
Why do the soldiers tap their magazines against their helmets before loading their weapons? (I've noticed this in a lot of movies -- never understood why its done -- figured I'd ask).
One character, Twombly, is firing a weapon with a magazine drum ... what kind of weapon is it? Is it the same as Nelson is firing?
Does the military still issue Colt-1911 .45 caliber handguns? Several of the Delta Force soldiers use them in the film -- for some reason, I'd thought the military would have upgraded to a higher capacity handgun by the '90s.
Just a note: I saw a special about the incident on the History Channel last week. Aidid's son was sent to the US for an education, and joined the Marine Corps. He was one of the Marines initially sent to Somolia, and I think he's now returned and setting himself up in his father's place.
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