The Pacific

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)

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)