Trivia ? about Saving Private Ryan

[the JoKeR]

For a great example of that, watch Das Boot in German with English subtitles on (assuming you speak German).

[davidb]

[SqueegeeKid]

Nasty translation: Japanese AKIRA DVD w/ english subtitles

Oh man that was horrible. It has the japanese dialogue with english subs and its word for word. VERY confusing.

[-J�ker-]

i know they suck i was just postin what it said

[paintbattler]

that movie is cool..i remember the part but dont remember what he says.

[oldsoldier]

As far as the scope goes, they were actually used. They are fairly accurate to a point; not accurate to take that shot though. But, they were decent scopes. Most sniper engagement during that war were 2-300 yds at best. Couldnt really gvet a longer shot in that terrain. With that scope, a .308 can easily make that range, depending on the shooter. It is hollywood though, and I'm sure it was either that or a nice round hole in the head. Neither shot is a reality for a sniper to take; a head target is simply too small and moves too much.
When Carlos made that shot, he only shot at a glare of light. He had no idea that he even hit the enemy, till he crawled down there a while later to confirm. It was almost a reflex shot for him. Thats what made him one of a kind in his field.

[davidb]

Can you imagine what it takes to do that after sitting out in the jungle, stock still, for as long as he did? He needs a movie and a CMH, post haste!

[davidb]

[Zumina]

Originally posted by oldsoldier
I am gonna replay the scene today, then do it word for word. Was just hoping someone could answer it for me.

damnit man, I can't watch that scene! I have to leave the room right before it.

[wyn1370]

Originally posted by Zumina


damnit man, I can't watch that scene! I have to leave the room right before it.

yep, I can't watch it either. That one and the sceen where the medic gets shot and cries for his mom.

[scrambler]

amazing story

carlos hathcock 101 confirmed kills i think thats the name. what a great story. i spent 10 years in service and that was one of the best stories ever written about a soldier..my opinion of course..