The Pacific 1x10 Reaction | "Home" | First Time Watching

[@voyager4441]

you might want to consider watching the older (1946) film: THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES....it tells the story of three servicemen returning from WWII at the end of the war and some of their struggles....it won eight oscars. One of the actors was not a professional actor, he was a severely disabled navy combat veteran, he was nominated for an oscar....and was awarded an honorary oscar, as he was not an actor and not eligible to receive the formal oscar....

[@johngingras]

The Pacific was such a powerful series. It is so important to see the mental toll that the war had on these men and understand the great cost that they paid to win the war. Wonderful reactions from you both, once again. Thank you so much.

[@thomasmills331]

My Pop served in the ETO (276th AFA) and when he got back he threw out all his medals, and never wore a uniform again. Over 45 years later, I was able to get the USVRA to re-issue them so I could give them back to him.

[@2104dogface]

This isn't the end of the story the 3rd series "Masters of the Air" with Tom Hanks & Spielberg at the helm about the Air War with the 8th Air force bomber crews will be out soon. Also to see it from the other side "Generation War" is a must another 10 part mini series considered to be the German Band of Brothers

[@justinm4497]

was a good book, With the old breed, Eugene also wrote China Marine, which covered the time they were stationed after the war in China, you remember on the train they said, War is over, come back home, not so much as a complimentary beer, so after the end Eugene had to go to China for a while.

[@8044868]

Agreed. Reading it now for the 3rd time.

[@catherinelw9365]

Really enjoyed the reaction, especially the intelligent comments and understanding. A great, classic film about veterans returning home is "The Best Years of Our Lives", 1946, won Best Picture. Director William Wyler, who was also a returning veteran, filmed this masterpiece which covers PTSD, disability, unemployment, alcoholism, marital woes, etc., yet ends with a hopeful note. Highly recommend this beautiful film, which, despite its serious themes, still has great humor and humanity.

[@thomasmills331]

Indeed. Good film.

[@luciolamonica]

great mini series, great reaction and I reckon the BoB fan's population is gonna be mighty happy this morning! just kidding, I miss them both already! 😂

[@NancyHibberd]

This was such a wonderful episode. BTW, the $10,000 US that Lena gives to the family would be the equivalent of $167,000 today, an amazing act of generosity.

[@Macilmoyle]

Lena didn’t give them any money. Basilone never signed the insurance papers so she got nothing from the government.

[@NancyHibberd]

@Macilmoyle Sorry My bad

[@Boldtruths]

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[@williambranch4283]

A good ending, not a happy ending.

[@aimmethod]

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