Key Battles of American History

Key Battles of American History

James Early

The Pacific Episode 5

November 16, 2024   ●   55 min

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In this episode, Sean and James discuss Part 5 of The Pacific, in which Eugene Sledge goes into combat for the first time. Sledge is briefly reunited with Phillips on Pavuvu before Phillips departs to return home to Mobile. Sledge meets Merriell "Snafu" Shelton, R.V. Burgin, Bill Leyden, Gunny Haney, and his company commander Andy Haldane, all of whom will be his companions in the fighting come.  Later, the 1st Marine Division lands at Peleliu, where they encounter stiff resistance from the Japanese defenders.

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