EPISODE · Dec 7, 2024 · 42 MIN

The Pacific Episode 8

from Key Battles of American History · host Key Battles of American History

Tired of selling war bonds, Basilone requests a combat assignment and is transferred to the 5th Marine Division where he trains Marines for combat as a gunnery sergeant. He meets and marries Lena Riggi. Basilone lands at Iwo Jima, but is killed in action on the first day. Join Sean and James as they discuss this gut-wrenching episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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