Just finished watching THE PACIFIC on Netflix...EXCELLENT!!!

[ProudMNDemocrat]

I had rented this series years ago via Google Play and was riveted by its attention to detail, the stories about Marines such as John Basilone, Eugene Sledge, Robert Leckie, Merriell "Snafu" Shelton, and others who fought in the slaughter house like settings of Iwo Jima, Guadacanal, Peleliu, and Okinawa during WWII. Watching it again was even more hard hitting and filled in what I missed.

The stellar cast that was assembled to portray these Marines tear at your heart as to their bravery under such extreme circumstances. Joe Mazzello(Sledge), James Badge Dale(Leckie), Jon Seda(Basilone), Rami Malek(Snafu), and many more, round out this outstanding cast. The opening credits and soundtrack music sets the mood of things to come. This riveting series demonstrates the human toll war takes.

I just ordered Eugene Sledge's memoir..WITH THE OLD BREED: AT PELEIU AND OKINAWA. From which the material from the book was sourced for the series. I also intend to watch Ken Burns' documentary series THE WAR.

I highly recommend this series. *****/5