Random Impressively Accurate Details Fans Noticed In War Movies (16 items)

(#7) A Sikh Soldier Uses An Indian Version Of A British Rifle In '1917'

From Redditor u/Specialey:
In 1917 (2019), the Sikh soldier is seen using an Indian licensed production of the Lee-Enfield rifle, with a darker wooden stock and a golden pin/insignia near the buttstock, instead of the British Army issued Lee-Enfield.
(#12) William Fires The Exact Number Of Rounds His Rifle Can Hold In '1917'

From Redditor u/Pedro-Kantor:
In 1917 (2019), Lance Corporal Schofield fires only 10 shots throughout the entire film. The exact amount of bullets that fit inside his Lee-Enfield Rifle.
(#11) The Supplier Of Agent Orange Appears On A Barrel In 'Apocalypse Now'

From Redditor u/YesterdaIwas3:
In Apocalypse Now (1979), Martin Sheen's character passes a barrel labeled The Dow Chemical Company, which was one of the main suppliers of Agent Orange for the US in the Vietnam War.
(#16) Aldo Raine Wears Insignias Of Early Special Forces Units In 'Inglourious Basterds'

From a former Redditor:
In Inglourious Basterds (2009), Lt. Aldo Raine wears the First Special Service Force's insignia of crossed arrows on his collar and red arrowhead shoulder patch. This was an elite US-Canadian commando unit in WWII and the precursor to modern special forces for both nations.
(#4) These "German" Soldiers Are Actually Czech Conscripts In 'Saving Private Ryan'

From Redditor u/evanmceier:
In this scene in Saving Private Ryan (1998), the two German soldiers who try to surrender are actually Czechoslovakian conscripts. What they are saying translates to something along the lines of "Do no shoot. I am Czech. I did not shoot anyone. I am Czech!"
(#2) William Preserves His Rifle's Magazine Spring In '1917'

From Redditor u/SB116:
In 1917 (2019), the main character is seen loading 5 rounds into his rifle. Later on, he shoots 9 times without reloading. This is because the Lee-Enfield magazine holds 10 rounds, but were usually only loaded with 1 clip of 5 to save the magazine spring. They are preparing 10 rounds for battle.