I was in Americal in '69 and '70, A 3/21 196th, and can't put into words how lucky I was. " Starting February 1, 2021, MHM's Movie Reviews will only be available on this website or streaming on Youtube.Please subscribe to the MHM Podcast Network’s YouTube channel so you don't miss out on any episodes. It has a little of everything in it, horror, battle, humour and humanity. The M60D machine gun appears in the film door-mounted on UH-1 Huey helicopters. US forces defending Firebase Gloria also are seen using them. Joseph L. 'Nard' DiNardo (Wings Hauser). R Lee Ermey as a Marine Sergeant (He actually was, and in Vietnam). In the end, the soldiers and commanders on both sides senselessly lose too many men for this base. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2014. DVD RELEASE. Soon the Americans abandon the base as they have lost too many men in the process of defending it. If there is a film you’d like us to review, send us an email at comments@moviehousememories.com with your name, location, and film choice. The M26 hand grenade is the carried by US troops. Maj. Bill Hafner (R. Lee Ermey) carries what appears to be a Squires Bingham M100 revolver as his sidearm. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! WHY would they do that...?!? I purchased a brand new copy on DVD. The Siege of Firebase Gloria begins at the start of the Tet Offensive. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Several Browning M2HB heavy machine guns are used in the film. Carring an AK 47 on patrol to fool the enemy is real. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 13, 2015, Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The one and two star reviews have numberous comments by "Americal in '71" who couldn't watch the whole movie......sorry he missed the war. The Siege of Firebase Gloria ( 648 ) IMDb 6.9 1h 39min 1989 X-Ray R Sergeant Major Hafner leads his recon patrol on a hellish trek through enemy territory, encountering alarming signs of Viet Cong activity. Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2015. 18 October 2014. (1988). Joseph L. 'Nard' DiNardo and Sgt. The M16A1 rifle, with 30-round magazines, are seen used by American forces in the film including Cpl. Because of this, you're also missing a lot of the actual cinematography (background and foreground) that went into making this film. An excellent film but you have to be aware that it is very violent, bloody and with a lot of bad language. All original content of this podcast is the intellectual property of Lunchtime Movie Review, the MHM Podcast Network, and Fuzzy Bunny Slippers Entertainment LLC unless otherwise noted. And finally, if you are of the social media persuasion, you can look Movie House Memories up on Twitter or Pinterest, and if you do, please give us a follow when you find us. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2014. Sgt. Subscribe today to become a member of the MHM Secret Circle. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The Siege of Firebase Gloria (1989) Plot Summary (2) A tough sergeant and his sidekick roll into a demoralized firebase and proceed to rebuild morale and fortifications in advance of the climactic battle with the VietCong. The unit finally reaches Firebase Gloria and finds themselves under siege by the Viet Cong and fighting for their lives as they wait for rescue from the army. There, a Marine unit on patrol stops at Firebase Gloria. As the base comes under attack, the patrol remains to help defend it. There's a problem loading this menu right now. —Binyamin Appelbaum. And yes, the relocation villages were attacked by the enemy and civilians were killed. Thread Title. A Browning fitted with an anti-aircraft target sight is used by VC forces who shot at American helicopters. The M79 Grenade Launcher is seen used both by DiNardo and Hafner. Written by R. Lee Ermey?
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