Pacific-Episode 5 (2 Viewers)

[marco55]

I was a little disappointed in this episode.I guess I was expecting more.Started the battle too late in the episode.I think we have seen enough of camp life to get a good idea of what it was like.On a 1-10 I give it a 6.
Mark

 

[Warrior]

Funny as this is my favorite episode so far; I was really able to identify with the Sledge character, felt his fear as he moved inland during the landing on Peleliu.

I'll watch this one again, probably afew times as there was so much going on I need to see it several times.

And is it me or does "gunny", from his bayonet drill to his outdoor shower to his barking out orders during the landing remind me of someone, call me crazy...................

 

[marco55]

Gunny reminds me of the same person George.I think they showed more camp life to introduce us to Sledge more.The battle scenes were good but just wasn't in the episode very long.
Mark

 

[Warrior]

Gunny reminds me of the same person George.I think they showed more camp life to introduce us to Sledge more.The battle scenes were good but just wasn't in the episode very long.
Mark

Glad we are on the same page, I am sure others will be too.......

I was sort of caught off guard when the episode ended about 51 minutes in, but next week looks like all combat from start to finish, should be pretty intense.......

 

[Simpson & his donkey.]

Well the first episode starts in Two days in Australia and I can't wait.Simmo.

 

[marco55]

Most of HBO,Showtime's shows are in the 50 minute range.Spartacus,Dexter,Sopranos all were like that.If these shows go to basic cable the cut them down to 42-43 minutes cutting out the more graphic stuff.That's why I don't watch them or theaterical movies on them.
Mark

 

[lancer]

Thought the #5 episode to be outstanding. The camp life stuff was great and I was immediately fascinated by the Gunny, especially on the shooting practice range and improvised shower. And, yes, that character does seem a little familiar. Also thought the landing was superbly done and I liked the Japanese tanks in the counter-attack. I liked the scene where Basilone is trying to impress upon his brother not to emulate what he has done in battle, because of some perceived need to be like him. Basilone knows there is no need to do so. All in all, best episode yet. -- Al

 

[Stryker II]

Thought the #5 episode to be outstanding. The camp life stuff was great and I was immediately fascinated by the Gunny, especially on the shooting practice range and improvised shower. And, yes, that character does seem a little familiar. Also thought the landing was superbly done and I liked the Japanese tanks in the counter-attack. I liked the scene where Basilone is trying to impress upon his brother not to emulate what he has done in battle, because of some perceived need to be like him. Basilone knows there is no need to do so. All in all, best episode yet. -- Al

GREAT EPISODE!!.............Stryker

 

[Warrior]

Just watched this episode for the fifth time (well actually the last 20 minutes).

BY FAR my favorite episode to date; I hope we get to see more Japanese tanks in episode 6, specifically the famous tank charge just south of the airport, we'll see.

Peleliu was a real meat grinder, this is going to get pretty intense.

Sledge is a very interesting character, as is Leckie, he's had quite a few memorable experiences so far, he's been through quite a bit to date.......................

 

[DCN1898]

I like this episode A LOT. This series gets better with each installment. It is different from Band of Brothers and that is fine with me. Let this series stand on it's own.

 

[VIRIATO]

Once again, great combat scenes ( I especially liked the opening one), immaculate production, probably realism at it's best.
But, once again, a missing spark... Don't get me wrong, I liked it and I am following this series, have seen all it's episodes till now, probably will appreciate it more over time, it is good, but at the moment I don't have the masterpiece feeling... OK though, preparing for the 6th...

What are people and critics (hmm, are these people too?) saying about it in the US/UK/worldwide?


Paulo

 

[marco55]

I like it but I agree with Paulo it's missing that spark but we have 5 episodes left and I think they will get better and better.
Mark

 

[Warrior]

I like it but I agree with Paulo it's missing that spark but we have 5 episodes left and I think they will get better and better.
Mark

The next two are going to be all world, over the top showstoppers, focusing solely on Peleliu with Sledge and Leckie.

Beyond that will be Basilone stateside then rejoining the Marines and landing on Iwo.

Then Sledge and Leckie on Okinawa.

Then the last episode.............................

 

[bromhead]

Once again, great combat scenes ( I especially liked the opening one), immaculate production, probably realism at it's best.
But, once again, a missing spark... Don't get me wrong, I liked it and I am following this series, have seen all it's episodes till now, probably will appreciate it more over time, it is good, but at the moment I don't have the masterpiece feeling... OK though, preparing for the 6th...

What are people and critics (hmm, are these people too?) saying about it in the US/UK/worldwide?


Paulo

The comments on facebook pacific sites world wide are loaded with nonsense idiocy from nonserving mostly juvenile video gamers,,or those seemingly illiterate in their own cultures.Followed closely by non server U S combat fans of all ages,,"why didnt the Army rangers help the Marines "Etc

 

[lancer]

The comments on facebook pacific sites world wide are loaded with nonsense idiocy from nonserving mostly juvenile video gamers,,or those seemingly illiterate in their own cultures.Followed closely by non server U S combat fans of all ages,,"why didnt the Army rangers help the Marines "Etc

The ignorance these people show is appalling and sad. -- Al

 

[VIRIATO]

The ignorance these people show is appalling and sad. -- Al

Why am I not surprised? Is the fact that books are being left behind video games, when it comes to youngsters, part of the equation?
Will get back to this somewhere else...

Paulo

 

[Louis Badolato]

I think its our responsibility as parents to make sure our children learn about history, and about all the other subjects important to being good adults. Frankly, I learned very little important in school growing up, other than the basics (reading, math, science). My love of history, my appreciation of art, my sense of honor and fair play, were all things I developed on my own or with the help of my parents, grandparents and other relatives.

I try to make sure I spend time with my own children every day, trying to teach them with words and actions about these important subjects.

There's an old saying: those that can, do, those that can't, teach. This is not always fair, there are many teachers who are talented and have the calling to be teachers.

Sadly, the majority of teachers I encountered growing up fit into a different catagory: people who either weren't smart enough, or hard working enough to succeed as doctors, lawyers, or other professional jobs, but who went to college, and fell into teaching as a result.

Frankly, I would not trust the average teacher to instill any important knowledge in my children. If they are lucky enough to get one of the good teachers who have a calling, then my efforts to teach my own children will only bolster the good teacher's efforts. But if they have one of the "average" teachers, my efforts, and the efforts of my wife and their other relatives, will be all that stands between my children and ignorance.

 

[bromhead]

I think its our responsibility as parents to make sure our children learn about history, and about all the other subjects important to being good adults. Frankly, I learned very little important in school growing up, other than the basics (reading, math, science). My love of history, my appreciation of art, my sense of honor and fair play, were all things I developed on my own or with the help of my parents, grandparents and other relatives.

I try to make sure I spend time with my own children every day, trying to teach them with words and actions about these important subjects.

There's an old saying: those that can, do, those that can't, teach. This is not always fair, there are many teachers who are talented and have the calling to be teachers.

Sadly, the majority of teachers I encountered growing up fit into a different catagory: people who either weren't smart enough, or hard working enough to succeed as doctors, lawyers, or other professional jobs, but who went to college, and fell into teaching as a result.

Frankly, I would not trust the average teacher to instill any important knowledge in my children. If they are lucky enough to get one of the good teachers who have a calling, then my efforts to teach my own children will only bolster the good teacher's efforts. But if they have one of the "average" teachers, my efforts, and the efforts of my wife and their other relatives, will be all that stands between my children and ignorance.

Agreed about teaching and history,,no ldea what passes for that in schools these days,,the first elective I chose in school was "Modern world History" the actuality being 95% pre 1600 mostly spanish explorers etc then the next 350 years plus in a few days,,my first verbal protest in school

 

[VIRIATO]

It's curious, I also feel the most recent periods of Portuguese or Universal History (from the 19th Century onwards) were very neglected at school. What little I know from those periods I had to dig for myself...


Paulo

 

[bromhead]

It's curious, I also feel the most recent periods of Portuguese or Universal History (from the 19th Century onwards) were very neglected at school. What little I know from those periods I had to dig for myself...


Paulo

You could have had all my Hispanic history for half as much WW1,2,civil war or most all Northern Euro content.