The Pacific Season 1 Episode 7
The Pacific
Season 1

Ep 7. Peleliu Hills

  • TV-MA
  • April 25, 2010
  • 50 min
  • 8.4  (2,133)

The Pacific season 1 episode 7, titled "Peleliu Hills," continues to follow the brutal battle on the island of Peleliu as the Marines face intense resistance and harsh conditions. The episode begins with Leckie, Sledge, and the rest of K Company taking cover during a heavy Japanese bombardment. As they wait for support from the naval and air forces, tensions run high and morale becomes a struggle.

Meanwhile, back in the States, Basilone is becoming increasingly disillusioned with his role as a war hero and is eager to return to the front lines. He is offered a chance to train new recruits but turns it down, feeling that it is not enough. After some persuasion from his friend and fellow Marine, J.P. Morgan, Basilone eventually agrees to take on the task.

On Peleliu, the Marines continue to face intense resistance from the Japanese forces, who are deeply entrenched in the hills. Leckie, who had been injured during a previous battle, rejoins K Company and is shocked by the sheer brutality of the fighting. He and the other Marines slowly advance up the hills, facing not only enemy fire but also extreme heat and exhaustion.

As the fighting continues, tension among the Marines reaches a breaking point. Some question the purpose of the war and wonder if it is worth the sacrifices they are being asked to make. Others struggle with the guilt of surviving while their fellow Marines are killed or injured. The mental and emotional toll of the battle becomes increasingly clear as the episode progresses.

Back in the States, Basilone becomes frustrated with the lack of action in his training camp and longs to be back in the thick of things. He eventually convinces his commanding officer to transfer him to a new unit heading to the Pacific.

The episode ends with a devastating scene as the Marines finally reach the top of the Peleliu hills, only to discover that the front lines have moved on without them. Leckie, exhausted and disillusioned, questions whether their sacrifices have been worth it.

"Peleliu Hills" is a powerful and poignant episode that explores the physical and emotional toll of war. The brutality of the battle is juxtaposed with the struggles of the Marines back home, making it clear that the war is taking a toll on everyone involved. The episode ends on a somber note, with no clear resolution in sight, highlighting the devastating impact of war on both the individual and society as a whole.

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  • First Aired
    April 25, 2010
  • Content Rating
    TV-MA
  • Runtime
    50 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.4  (2,133)