The episode centers on the moral and physical deterioration of Eugene Sledge as he faces an unseen enemy hidden in underground coral fortifications.
: Stars Joseph Mazzello as Eugene Sledge and Rami Malek as Merriell "Snafu" Shelton. "The Pacific" Peleliu Hills(2010)
: In the episode, Snafu is shown throwing rocks into a Japanese soldier's skull; in reality, Sledge attributed this act to a Navy corpsman named Ken "Doc" Caswell, who was omitted from the show. Production Details Airing Date : April 25, 2010. Director : Tim Van Patten. The episode centers on the moral and physical
: Parallel to the combat, war hero John Basilone continues his war bond tour , growing increasingly disillusioned with his celebrity status and longing to return to active duty. Historical Context & Accuracy "The Pacific" Peleliu Hills(2010)