My father in law was with the 1st Marines from Guadalcanal to Okinawa. One day I asked him which battle was the worst and without hesitation he said Peleliu.
The Pacific War was indeed a nasty war, the series doesn’t shy away from showing that. The series captures the conditions that the marines (and the army) had to endure.
Just in case you don’t know. If I called someone a Geordie you you know where they came from. In the US a Hoosier is someone who comes from the Midwest state of Indiana. Hoosiers is a movie you should watch. The setting is a basketball championship but the story is really about redemption. After you are done with this give it a shot.
So to explain the scene at 22:39 From what sledge wrote (seeing as you’ve finished the series now) the situation is a bit more than what’s shown. During the evening said marine did start freaking out and causing a major scene like shown. The medics tried to sedate him with morphine 3 times which is already pushing it for keeping someone alive and healthy but the guy continued on unabated. Even after a few heavy punches to his jaw in hopes of knocking him out didn’t help either. As such one of the marines helping was told to grab something to help knock the guy out. Take into consideration tho what we’re watching is a show that already is making the scene and darkness lighter so we can see the character, so take into consideration how dark it was there. So the marine grabbed the first thing to hand which was his entrenching tool which he intended to smack the guy with the flat face end of. However, during the struggle, panic and darkness, he came down at the wrong angle with the side and cracked the guys skull killing him. The guy never meant it at all and even sledge wrote that both guys had actually been really good friends so it screwed with the guy that hit him quite hard. None of the marines around him judged the guy and they promised never to say who done it outside the unit and that it just happened. - a reason why is they believed to new recruits and civilians such a decision can come off as quite poorly and would look down at the guy for just doing what was needed of him.
My dad had an uncle in the Pacific during WWII. He was on many of these islands. He also had two uncles in Europe during the war. The youngest of them never made it home. He was shot down by a sniper. He was only 19 years old
This series was very emotionally draining. More so than Band of Brothers but I guess it really shows the the differences in the types of fighting between the ETO and the Pacific. Both were brutal but the brutality in the Pacific was next level and it was conveyed very effectively.
My favorite episode. They certainly put a lot of their budget into the airfield attack. As you say they ramp up the brutality. Like the medic Roe episode in BoB (also ep.6) it prepares you for the hard hitting next one (a breaking point episode).
Save it. Why do you feel the urge to "shepherd" people trying to do "tabula rasa" reaction videos? Maybe talk to your therapist about your control issues.
Eugene wasn't wrong with that "better him than us" comment. If that guy freaking out would have been allowed to continue he would have let the Japanese know precisely where they were, painting a giant target on their back. It's not a good thing that that Marine ended up dead, but if the guys around him hadn't acted it could have gotten them all killed.
😂 As horrible as this war was you make me giggle. I found you watching your BOB reaction. After finishing this I'm going to rewatch your BOB reaction. You're only the 2nd of all the reaction videos people I've done that with BTW...are you from the Yorkshire area? Visited there in 2013 and adored that area! ❤
Hey... thought you might like to know you have a random "How to Fix Your Computer" video after this part and before part 7 in your playlist for The Pacific! lol
If you can fit it into your schedule, I think you'd enjoy Empire Of The Sun (if I haven't recommended it already 😀). Steven Spielberg... John Malkovich... and a very early role for a now big actor ;-)
Great video, mate. Once you're done with this series, you might go have a look at what actually went down there back then. Insanity beyond this show's depiction, but it definitely got close. Major barking point in the Marine Corps when I did my tour. Looking forward to the next!
@@SofaandChill it may just be. lots of deaths, and lots of brutal scenes. probably one of the most brutal episodes in the series if not thee most brutal
Sledge's dad knew how much danger he was in, You could see it in the look he gave approving of Sidney saying what he did
Yeah I was really impressed with how Sid managed that tricky conversation with Eugene's mum
My father in law was with the 1st Marines from Guadalcanal to Okinawa. One day I asked him which battle was the worst and without hesitation he said Peleliu.
The Pacific War was indeed a nasty war, the series doesn’t shy away from showing that. The series captures the conditions that the marines (and the army) had to endure.
I grew up on Peleliu, and I am U.S. military living/stationed in the UK now. Thanks for a great reaction, cheers mate!
Just in case you don’t know. If I called someone a Geordie you you know where they came from. In the US a Hoosier is someone who comes from the Midwest state of Indiana.
Hoosiers is a movie you should watch. The setting is a basketball championship but the story is really about redemption. After you are done with this give it a shot.
Man, I wish I could watch the Peleliu episodes in a theater.
So to explain the scene at 22:39
From what sledge wrote (seeing as you’ve finished the series now) the situation is a bit more than what’s shown.
During the evening said marine did start freaking out and causing a major scene like shown.
The medics tried to sedate him with morphine 3 times which is already pushing it for keeping someone alive and healthy but the guy continued on unabated.
Even after a few heavy punches to his jaw in hopes of knocking him out didn’t help either.
As such one of the marines helping was told to grab something to help knock the guy out. Take into consideration tho what we’re watching is a show that already is making the scene and darkness lighter so we can see the character, so take into consideration how dark it was there.
So the marine grabbed the first thing to hand which was his entrenching tool which he intended to smack the guy with the flat face end of.
However, during the struggle, panic and darkness, he came down at the wrong angle with the side and cracked the guys skull killing him.
The guy never meant it at all and even sledge wrote that both guys had actually been really good friends so it screwed with the guy that hit him quite hard.
None of the marines around him judged the guy and they promised never to say who done it outside the unit and that it just happened.
- a reason why is they believed to new recruits and civilians such a decision can come off as quite poorly and would look down at the guy for just doing what was needed of him.
Leckie wrote a book "a helmet for my pillow' sledge wrote "with the old breed".
Both are GREAT books!
Great reaction! Yes, it’s brutal. Every time you commented on the brutality, I’m thinking, “Uh oh, Okinawa…” Looking forward to the next one.
My dad had an uncle in the Pacific during WWII. He was on many of these islands. He also had two uncles in Europe during the war. The youngest of them never made it home. He was shot down by a sniper. He was only 19 years old
Captain Haldane is definitely an inspiration.
Several sources assert that Leckie suffered a blast concussion: an explosion sends shock waves into the brain, injuring it.
This series was very emotionally draining. More so than Band of Brothers but I guess it really shows the the differences in the types of fighting between the ETO and the Pacific. Both were brutal but the brutality in the Pacific was next level and it was conveyed very effectively.
Last one, this one, next one is Peleliu Hell. The coverage is based on the particular individuals involved, lots of other things not covered.
Been waiting all week for this video!!!
My favorite episode. They certainly put a lot of their budget into the airfield attack. As you say they ramp up the brutality. Like the medic Roe episode in BoB (also ep.6) it prepares you for the hard hitting next one (a breaking point episode).
Save it. Why do you feel the urge to "shepherd" people trying to do "tabula rasa" reaction videos? Maybe talk to your therapist about your control issues.
Eugene wasn't wrong with that "better him than us" comment. If that guy freaking out would have been allowed to continue he would have let the Japanese know precisely where they were, painting a giant target on their back. It's not a good thing that that Marine ended up dead, but if the guys around him hadn't acted it could have gotten them all killed.
My uncle was us navy corpsman ( medic) with these marines
😂 As horrible as this war was you make me giggle. I found you watching your BOB reaction. After finishing this I'm going to rewatch your BOB reaction. You're only the 2nd of all the reaction videos people I've done that with BTW...are you from the Yorkshire area? Visited there in 2013 and adored that area! ❤
Hey... thought you might like to know you have a random "How to Fix Your Computer" video after this part and before part 7 in your playlist for The Pacific! lol
If you can fit it into your schedule, I think you'd enjoy Empire Of The Sun (if I haven't recommended it already 😀).
Steven Spielberg... John Malkovich... and a very early role for a now big actor ;-)
I love your commentary! Cant wait for your reaction to the next episode!
Great video, mate. Once you're done with this series, you might go have a look at what actually went down there back then. Insanity beyond this show's depiction, but it definitely got close. Major barking point in the Marine Corps when I did my tour. Looking forward to the next!
Read Sledge's book. It's really good.
Hey Kev are you planing to react to generation kill?
oooh yes please
I hope so!
SNAFU Situation Normal All Fucked Up.
I hate to break it to you, sir; but just like with Band of Brothers, the most brutal is yet to come.
next episode…. heartbreaking
...and for an airfield they barely used
Army... or Marines?
More vikings please!
next episode is gonna be very rough........
Even worse than this one Keith? Shit man....
@@SofaandChill it may just be. lots of deaths, and lots of brutal scenes. probably one of the most brutal episodes in the series if not thee most brutal
@@keithdonaldson4623 oh dear lol
It does not slow down. No more leave in Australia
@@keithdonaldson4623 ok but why not just let him see for himself? Yall are wierd needing to show that youve seen it before