The movie was fairly accurate. The movie was "based" on the director, Oliver Stone's experience in Vietnam while serving as a rifleman with the 25th Infantry Division, as depicted by actor Charly Sheen, who mostly played the part concerning Oliver Stone's experience.
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In the British Army, there was one, or sometimes two medical orderlies to a platoon, depending in the kind of unit the platoon belonged to.
about 500 men per platoon fought in the war
WWII thru Vietnam was 5 tanks per platoon. 3 tanks led by the LT was the heavy section, 2 tanks led by the platoon sergeant was the light section. After Vietnam, everything changed.
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If you are asking who directed the movie "Platoon" that would be Oliver Stone.
An appaloosa is a breed of hors with spots, not a movie. If so, you should be much more specific with your question.
This movie focuses on a plot to assassinate Kennedy. Its historical accuracy is very much subject to question.
This movie is not even close to accurate, not even in the same ballpark as accurate. It is nothing but ignorant and prejudiced fantasy.
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Platoon is credited as being produced by Hemdale Film. It was originally distributed by Orion Pictures during the theatrical release. Currently, the film is distributed by 20th Century Fox.
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It won the best picture award of 1986
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