I wrote this commentary on the eighth episode of "THE PACIFIC":
"THE PACIFIC" (Episode Eight) Commentary
This latest episode of "THE PACIFIC" managed to affect me in a very emotional way. To my great surprise. And I find this amazing. After all, I knew what it was about – namely John Basilone’s return to active duty, along with his courtship and marriage to fellow Marine, Sergeant Lena Riggi. And I knew how it would end. Yet, Episode Eight had a great emotional impact upon me.
In a nutshell, the episode began with a glimpse of Eugene Sledge and his fellow 5th Regiment Marines at Pavuvu,...
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