Author Topic: Flags Of Our Fathers, Trailer ! (Read 715 times)

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #30 on:** October 07, 2006, 08:15:19 PM »

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Originally posted by DiabloTX
Read the book. It'll give you a whole new perspective on the **** that went on in the Pacific. And I ain't just talking about Japanese acting horrific on Allied troops, some of the American admirals deserved to be called out as well for doing what they did to the Marines.

Read the book.

Never read the book first.
If you dont you will never enjoy the movies.

I prefer to see the movie first then read the book THEN i get mad at the movie.
Jurrassic park is a classic example of this.
If youve seen the movie and havent red the book, read it.
Two entirely different stories.
And you will be royally pissed they didnt make the movie in the image of the book.

The only exeption I can think of to this rule is Band of Brothers

DiabloTX · « **Reply #31 on:** October 07, 2006, 08:19:01 PM »

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Originally posted by DREDIOCK
Never read the book first.
If you dont you will never enjoy the movies.

I prefer to see the movie first then read the book THEN i get mad at the movie.
Jurrassic park is a classic example of this.
If youve seen the movie and havent red the book, read it.
Two entirely different stories.
And you will be royally pissed they didnt make the movie in the image of the book.

The only exeption I can think of to this rule is Band of Brothers

I normally agree with this but there is so much in the book that there is no way it could be in the movie. There may be hints to them in the movie but without reading the book you'd never know. As this is an Eastwood/Speilberg co-production and Mr. Bradley is also in the credits I am sure as much as possible will be in the movie. I am really looking forward to this movie as well.

Hornet33 · « **Reply #32 on:** October 07, 2006, 11:43:02 PM »

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Originally posted by DiabloTX
Where the flag came from? What do you mean?

The flag that was in the picture made famous around the world was the second flag hoisted that day, the first one was too small and couldn't be seen by those on the shore. Where did that second flag come from? Little bit of service trivia for those that might want to look it up.

Roscoroo · « **Reply #33 on:** October 08, 2006, 01:15:17 AM »

isnt there a Ted Tuttle involved here somewere in this story ??

Angus · « **Reply #34 on:** October 08, 2006, 04:37:38 AM »

FYI the author of the book visited the set of the combat scenes, and was quite happy with what he saw.

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 08, 2006, 01:12:33 PM »

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Originally posted by Hornet33
The flag that was in the picture made famous around the world was the second flag hoisted that day, the first one was too small and couldn't be seen by those on the shore. Where did that second flag come from? Little bit of service trivia for those that might want to look it up.

According to official Marine Corps history, the flag was given to Lt. Ted Tuttle by Ensign Alan Wood on LST 779, and then given to the flag-raisers. Coast Guard Historian's office records claims by Robert Resnick that the flag came from LST 758, given to flag-raiser Rene Gagnon. It was attatched to a length of old Japanese water pipe.

Neubob · « **Reply #36 on:** October 08, 2006, 01:40:26 PM »

I think the old theory was that the flag originated at a supply depot at Pearl Harbor.

Angus · « **Reply #37 on:** October 08, 2006, 01:46:04 PM »

The flagpole was at least a whole-drawn japanese waterpipe, with a (bullet?) hole in one end. It was quite heavy, some 100 lbs I think.
BTW, I recall Rene Gagnon's grandson writing on a BB, I think here.

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #38 on:** October 08, 2006, 08:55:11 PM »

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Originally posted by Neubob
I think the old theory was that the flag originated at a supply depot at Pearl Harbor.

That goes with the official Marine Corps history, that the flag would have been issued from Pearl. I would assume no mater which LST it came from, the supplies onboard would have been issued at Pearl Harbor.

hacksaw1 · « **Reply #39 on:** October 09, 2006, 08:04:22 AM »

Here's a 20 min Technicolor film "To The Shores of Iwo Jima." Gives an overview of what was going on. The color film was taken during the battle, including of course the raising of the colors on Mt. Suribachi.

Angus · « **Reply #40 on:** October 09, 2006, 10:54:05 AM »

Awesome!

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #41 on:** October 13, 2006, 02:34:46 PM »

Early screening of the movie here last night, I believe for military and former military only. They interviewed our one local survivor for the newspaper. Its funny, I've talked to the guy dozens of times, he's very active in the gun shows and clubs. Never knew he was at Iwo Jima. I hear he was very impressed with the movie.

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061013/NEWS01/610130360/1001

Angus · « **Reply #42 on:** October 14, 2006, 04:50:31 AM »

Looking forward to it.
I had a great uncle there, and I belive he's still alive and living in Florida. Wonder how I can track him down, - only know his forename.
(For someone living in Florida it's a very rare name though)

Gunslinger · « **Reply #43 on:** October 14, 2006, 08:13:38 PM »

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Originally posted by DREDIOCK
Never read the book first.
If you dont you will never enjoy the movies.

I prefer to see the movie first then read the book THEN i get mad at the movie.
Jurrassic park is a classic example of this.
If youve seen the movie and havent red the book, read it.
Two entirely different stories.
And you will be royally pissed they didnt make the movie in the image of the book.

The only exeption I can think of to this rule is Band of Brothers

Starship Troopers is another one that comes to mind. EXCELLENT BOOK....Horrible movie!

I can't wait to see this one.