John Basilone prepares to ship out and confront the enemy somewhere in the Pacific, while budding journalist Robert Leckie enlists in the Marine Corps. Right now I’m just trying to take in as much as possible and get the gist of the story, if the main story has even started. Somebody had to kill that soldier tied to the tree back there. She could not understand how I could get through high school without that wedding date set. They already know about all the blood shed that took place in WWI, so that has to be disheartening, yet they march on. So who are our heroes? The Japs refused to give up, even as they searched for ammo the next day and tried to help a wounded Japanese soldier, he killed two Marines as he blew them and himself up with a grenade. JP Morgan, Manny Rodriguez, welcome to our home. Change ), The Pacific, Part Two: Heroes and Hypocrites. The Pacific, Part Seven: Eugene Sledge to “Sledge Hammer”. Both Basilone and Morgan found themselves trying to rationalize the death of their friend, Manny Rodriguez, while other Marines loaded up in boats taking them off the island. This is a 10-part miniseries on HBO produced by Tom Hanks. Basilone and the 7th Marines arrive on Guadalcanal to reinforce Leckie and the rest of the 1st Marine Division as they continue to defend the crucial airstrip. During the protracted battle which lasted for six months, the struggle to \"own\" Henderson Field came to a bloody climax on Sunday night 25, October, 1942. | Japanese flag. They’re coming right at us. The Pacific, Part One: What the hell is Guadalcanal? At Lunga Ridge -- about 1,000 yards south of Henderson Field it was raining torrents, creating miserable, bottomless mud -- typical Guadalcanal weather. The series is a companion piece to the 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers and focuses on the United States Marine Corps's actions in the Pacific Theater of Operations within the wider Pacific War. Basilone and the 7th Marines arrive on Guadalcanal to reinforce Leckie and the rest of the 1st Marine Division as they continue to defend the crucial airstrip. By the end of the episode, the Marines were ordered to leave the island, much to the relief of many. George another Marine gives a toast to Basilone, now we find out that they’re brothers. I like the dramatic intro music by Hans Zimmer, Blake Neely and Geoff Zanelli. Produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks as the Spiritual Successor to Band of Brothers and/or The Thin Red Line note , The Pacific is a ten-part miniseries that premiered on HBO beginning on March 14, 2010. He writes Sydney saying, “You’re lucky because you don’t have to worry about letting your family, your friends and country down.” I doubt that Sydney feels lucky and I’m positive he would trade places with Eugene in a heartbeat. Wow, I can definitely relate to that cold good bye given by Leckie’s father. It took place August 21, 1942, on the island of Guadalcanal. I’ve always liked history, so after watching HBO THE PACIFIC, I knew about Sgt. The military intelligence told them that the Japs had moved further in land into the woods. Track the intertwined real-life stories of three U.S. Marines – Robert Leckie, John Basilone, and Eugene Sledge – across the vast canvas of the Pacific Theater during World War II. I don’t know what would possess him to want to go to war, and put his life in harm’s way each and every day. Sgt. Chesty: Run as much ammo down as you can. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=e99B80crU3E. Shots were fired rapidly and grown men curled into the fetal position and cried for their loved ones. This is what war does to you. These men are like cattle to the slaughter house. This brief glimpse of Basilone’s dissatisfaction will eventually lead to his decision to request a return to active duty. The shore was filled with corpses for as far as the eye could see. Will he be a main character? Most of them, including Sgt. We’re happy you could join us tonight. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Manuel Rodriguez official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the Middleweight fighter from El Salvador. Marines are shipping out. The Pacific, Part Ten: I Fought For Television?  The sand turned black soaked in blood. ( Log Out /  The Marines wake up the next day to find out that the American NAVY went home, the Marines are alone as usual. In the future episodes I expect to see the romance escalating between Bob Leckie and Vera, it also seems to be a story developing back home with Eugene. Anna Torv Virginia Grey 10 episodes. Part Two John Basilone, Manny Rodriguez and J.P. Morgan, along with the rest of their squad, move quietly through the jungle to an open area knee-high with brush. Thus far, I like the show and my favorite character is reporter Robert Leckie, I feel like I can relate to him the most. We find out he’s upset because he can’t go to war for his country with his best friend Sydney. We see a man named Bob Leckie, he tells this girl he seems to know Vera that he just joined the Marine Core and that he will write her. Basilone – Foxhole: Basilone: They’re not just coming across the Matanikau. Leckie says something that catches my ear: As they approached the shore, they chewed gum to calm their nerves, bit their fingers, through up and prayed. Eugene is still at home coping with his inability to fight due to his heart murmur. That the First Battalion’s burial ground – which was comparatively close to the hotly contested airfield – was not discovered suggests that any markers emplaced were damaged or destroyed in subsequent fighting. Manuel "Manny" Rodriguez Manny in Guadalcanal Actor Jon Bernthal Rank Sergeant Battles Guadalcanal Campaign Status KIA, Guadalcanal Eugene Sledge, unable to enlist because of a heart murmur, says farewell to his best friend, Sidney Phillips, who is about to leave for boot camp. Join Facebook to connect with Manny Rodriguez and others you may know. Chesty: Rodriguez. The Pacific Streaming.Serie TV The Pacific in eurostreaming online.Guardare Serie TV streaming in HD ITA e SUB ITA su EuroStreaming Gratis. Manuel "Manny" Rodriguez (Jon Bernthal) is seen with a 30 round version, which wasn't present at the time of … George, Basilone’s younger brother makes a toast saying, “Get the job done and come home to us” I can relate to George being the youngest boy of five children. I hope to see more of a clear story line right now I’m not too sure who’s a main character and who’s not. He loses a close friend however. It’s December 7th ,1941 and the Japanese have just attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Basilone plays a key role in repelling a nighttime Japanese attack but suffers a frightful personal loss. As they eat what seems like their final meal. I doubt it’s going to stay like this for long, well it better not because this isn’t the Broadway play South Pacific, where the soldiers get no war action. I think Eugene doesn’t realize he’ll let his family down far more by being in the war than not. They’re having a great time when one of Basilone’s brothers quiets everyone for a moment to make a toast, welcoming the men to their holiday dinner. Rodriguez, 26, of Falls Church, Va., was killed by a roadside bomb Aug. 23 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. There's also a certain narrative logic to doing this, as parts one and two concern our heroes' involvement in the Battle of Guadalcanal, during the final months of 1942. "THE PACIFIC" (Episode Two) Commentary Episode Two of HBO’s "THE PACIFIC" continued the saga of the U.S. Marines during the Guadalcanal campaign. More soldiers ran out of the woodwork to get slaughtered like cattle. Synopsis.  Alligator Creek is the first battle. We find ourselves now at a family dinner.  Below is a picture of Robert Leckie portrayed by actor James Badge Dale in and out of character on the top. On the bottom James Badge Dale as Robert Leckie is on the left and on the right is the real Robert Leckie. This is the first dead body we see. Back home Eugene Sledge, no longer needing his father's permission to sign up, announces he is going to enlist in the Marines. You, non-commissioned officers, you are the sinew and the muscle of the Corps. Basilone takes two of his fellow enlisted men, J.P. Morgan and Manny Rodriguez, back to his family's place. Summary “Basilone and the 7th Marines arrive on Guadalcanal to reinforce Leckie and the rest of the 1st Marine Division as they continue to defend the crucial airstrip. Stone (Toby Leonard Nixon), uses the 20 round "stick" magazine. Outmanned and with supplies low, Basilone and other marines on Guadacanal rally to repel superior Japanese forces. Exactly eight months after Pearl Harbor, the 1st Marine Division, including Leckie and Phillips, lands on Guadalcanal in order to secure its strategically vital airfield and prepare for the inevitable counterattack.”. Marine #3: Second squad’s up. John Basilone and his Marine brothers-in-arms J.P. Morgan and Manny Rodriguez listen as their commander Lt. Col. Chesty puller explains that they will be sent to the Pacific Theater of Operations, where they will be fighting for "tiny specks of turf that we have never heard of." A companion piece to the 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers. Mary Frank the mother of a newly introduced character Eugene is trying to calm her son. Puller, at first being jokingly tricked by his friends Basilone and Sgt. Eugene is 18 yrs. Guadalcanal / Leckie [] Puller: [addressing Marine NCOs] The uniform that you wear, the globe and anchor emblem that you've earned, can make the difference between freedom of the world, and its enslavement. Basilone’s Brother #2: Alright, everybody, listen up please. Manny: Aye, aye, sir. By October 1942, the Marines on Guadalcanal are fighting hunger and the jungle as well as the Japanese. 2 months later – … In the next scene Leckie and what seems to be his father are at the bus terminal. Before entering the clearing completely Basilone, who is on point, puts up his hand, giving the sign to stop. Shots were fired rapidly and grown men curled into the fetal position and cried for their loved ones. A sensitive and idealistic young man from a wealthy Alabama family who enlists despite the pleas of his father, who was a surgeon in the Army during WWI. | This goodbye reminds me of my high school graduation, when my father still made me feel like I did something wrong even as I had completed high school and held my high school diploma in my hand. Episode One focused mainly on Robert Leckie’s combat experiences during the campaign. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. The Pacific (2010). old and has a apparently a heart murmur. He was assigned to Camp Pendleton. Three Marines walk in to the house, J.P. Morgan, Manny Rodriguez and John Basilone. Sydney has already been in the Marines for 2yrs. Or was there? Synopsis The American soldiers destroyed evidence of their presence by getting rid of letters with dates and addresses. Hoosier gets injured and Leckie tells him it's not shit in "Part Five", The Pacific (HBO mini-series)All rights to The Pacific are reserved to HBO. This is The Pacific I’m hoping to see some action soon. Part 1. 1 History 1.1 Guadalcanal 1.1.1 Battle 1.1.2 Aftermath 1.2 Melbourne 2 Trivia 3 See Also J.P. was born in New Jersey. Yet, I did appreciate the build up to the war, especially Cpt. JP: I could. “Hitler is not going to be our job. Who’s Bob Leckie? I wonder what’s going through their minds as they prepare to enter the Second World War. Noel Fisher Pvt. Basilone’s friend; Manuel Rodriguez. Several Marine NCO's and Officers are seen carrying M1928A1 Thompson while on Guadalcanal. His character best exemplifies the horrific effects of wars on the human psyche, and despite being Out of Focus for the first few episodes, he is arguably the show's "true" main character. Manny: Sir. It turns out that Guam, the Philippines and Hong Kong were attacked by the army, air force and navy of Japan. After four months of continuous action, the exhausted and disease-ridden… Marine #2: First squad’s up. He hadn’t even turned 18 yet. The MARINES manning the main li… Manny: You sound like my mama. Marine #1: Squad leaders, give me a head count. Soon two of my brothers are leaving to serve their country. The Pacific is a 2010 American war drama miniseries produced by HBO, Playtone, and DreamWorks that premiered in the United States on March 14, 2010.. He first appeared just before a speech by LtCol. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Taglines The Pacific, Part Nine: A Different Type of Warfare? Matt Craven Dr. Grant 10 episodes. Episode One focused mainly on Robert Leckie’s combat experiences during the campaign. ( Log Out /  Basilone: Everyone ok? 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