This companion piece to 'Band of Brothers', follows the story of 3 different marines during the war against Japan. 'The Pacific' is adapted from the memoirs of two of them, Eugene Sledge and Robert Leckie, and uses material from a third, Chuck Tatum, who fought alongside the third featured character, John Basilone.
Part 1, Guadalcanal/Leckie; Robert Leckie and the 1st Marines land on Guadalcanal and take part in the Battle of the Tenaru.
Part 2, Basilone; John Basilone and the 7th find out more...

Part 3, Melbourne; the 1st Marine Division on Guadalcanal is relieved and arrives in Melbourne, Australia. Basilone receives the Medal of Honor and is sent home to sell war bonds.
Part 4, Gloucester/Pavuvu/Banika; Eugene Sledge enlists in the Marines and trains for combat, while Leckie and the 1st Marine Division are put into action at Cape Gloucester. Leckie is treated for nocturnal enuresis. find out more...

Part 5, Peleliu Landing; Sledge and Leckie land with the 1st Marine Division at Peleliu.
Part 6, Peleliu Airfield; the Marines move to capture Peleliu's vital airfield. Leckie is wounded by blast concussion and evacuated. find out more...

Part 7, Peleliu Hills; Sledge and the 5th Marines move onto Peleliu's Bloody Nose Ridge to face the Japanese.
Part 8, Iwo Jima; Basilone is transferred to the 5th Marine Division and lands at Iwo Jima. find out more...

Part 9, Okinawa; Sledge and the 1st Marine Division land at Okinawa.
Part 10, Home; Sledge and Leckie return home after the Japanese surrender. find out more...