A look inside the connected journeys of US Marines Robert Leckie, Eugene B Sledge and John Basilone during their service in World War II. From their battles in Japan, to their eventual return to home soil.
Marine Robert Leckie has his first taste of combat on Guadalcanal, while privileged Eugene Sledge longs to join the war. Violence/strong language/flashing images. (1 of 10)
As the fighting intensifies, Marine John Basilone prepares to hold off a massive assault by Japanese forces. Violence/strong language/flashing images. (2 of 10)
The Marines head to Australia for some much-needed R&R. As Leckie falls for a local girl, Basilone receives some sobering news. Strong language/sex/mature themes. (3 of 10)
Marine Robert Leckie battles both the elements and the enemy, as despair and disease take their toll on his unit. Violence/mature themes/strong language/flashing images. (4 of 10)
Marine Robert Leckie battles both the elements and the enemy, as despair and disease take their toll on his unit. Violence/mature themes/strong language/flashing images. (4 of 10)
Eugene Sledge has his first experience of combat during the brutal assault on Peleliu. Strong language/violence/sex/flashing images. (5 of 10)
Marines Eugene Sledge and Robert Leckie face constant bombardment from the enemy as they fight to secure Peleliu. Strong language/violence/flashing images. (6 of 10)
As the enemy digs in, Sledge and his comrades become increasingly numb to the carnage that surrounds them. Strong language/violence/flashing images. (7 of 10)
When John Basilone falls for the beautiful Lena, the couple must come to terms with his departure to Iwo Jima. Strong language/violence/mature themes. (8 of 10)
Eugene Sledge and his comrades face the fiercest fighting yet on the war-ravaged island of Okinawa. Strong language/violence/mature themes. (9 of 10)
Following the surrender of Japan, the Marines head home, but find returning to normal life is a battle in itself. The 10-part blockbuster reaches its poignant conclusion. (10 of 10)