"Nothing Like Peleliu" (from the film 'Peleliu 1944: Horror in the Pacific')

[berserker276]

Ridiculous how this video doesn't have more views..

[tlwmsu]

This DVD is a must have for anybody interested in the Battle of Peleliu. The Marines of Company K...the entire 1st Marine Division...82nd Army...the entire 3rd Amphibious Corps were amazing men to endure those islands of Palau (some went on to Okinawa and other battles) and come home and live "normal", honorable lives and be loving, caring men. I think they did so to honor those that didn't make it home.

Proud son of a 12th Defense Battalion Marine.

[Burco1]

Peleliu seemed like pure hell. I read "Tarawa, One Square Mile of Hell" last year and thought there could be no worse battle for the US Marines. Peleliu was much worse. We should never forget these brave men who suffered and died at Peleliu.

[Oscarme2]

Other Marines would look out for each other looking for signs of breaking. Are you alright was often asked by each other during combat action & after. No Marine looked down on another's breaking point. The Marines teach this & drill it from day 1, if you can't take the mental training in boot your not going to make it. Wearing down the mind starting with sleep deprivation,unending screaming,yelling, bombs & gun fire & darkness. The 1000 yd stare,good Marines can break down in the best of shape.

[TheBzzer]

I never seen my dad face to face my mom told me when i was little that he went to work and that he had to stay there for a long time...when i was 14 she finally told me that he died in Peleliu..and that he was a Marine Corp 5th...

[51hulamama]

My uncle served with the lst Marines on Peleliu and was wounded on Okinawa...as I watched "The Pacific" I was in awe of the fact that he survived @ all and came home with any sense about him. I wish he were alive today so that I could THANK him and put my arms around his neck.....Semper Fi - Uncle Raymond

[romajo]

"Nobody knew about it - and nobody knows about it today". This is something that scares me. We tend to forget what we've learned. It's important that we remind each other all the time, so that it never happens again!

[Jelperman]

My grandfather fought on Peleliu and out of his company, he was one of only 16 men who wasn't killed or left in the hospital -and you had to be BADLY wounded to be in the hospital.

[potaoesNgravy]

Im very interested in the battle of Peleliu. i knew it was bad. i knew it was worse than anybody thought it wud be. but i didnt no how bad it was until i started watching footage and interviews like this. then i watched HBO's The Pacific. WOW. i dont even know what to say. its amazing these men survived, never mind want to talk about it. but like i heard a Canadian (i'm from Canada, so ya) WWI vetran say one time: "If you dont tell anybody, they will never know"

[jacquelyndeleau]

My dad, Jay de l'Eau, was in Peleliu. I was always proud that he served in the Marines during WWII but after viewing HBO's The Pacific, I had no idea how brave he was. He returned from that experience a good and honorable man, and he lived his life that way.  I am very proud of him. He was amazing.

[rajchotrani]

Jacquelyn, I HONOR your father and his comrades from the core of my heart. I accept I can never imagine (even in the slightest) the horror they went through. But I do know this: they had to endure an indescribable hell... and we all enjoy the benefits of the freedom they fought to defend. I take my hats off to your Dad and his comrades (fallen and living)... there are no words to describe my gratitude for their sacrifice and courage. God Bless them All.

[TXskrilla22]

@jacquelyndeleau your dad was mentioned in the book

[AMCsoldier]

@jacquelyndeleau Please thank your father for his service - you are absolutely right - he was amazing.

[Trekiefreak777]

@jacquelyndeleau Youre father was in With The Old Breed. He was great, and Sledges best friend. He also had luck on his side as well.

[gjohnsoningary]

@jacquelyndeleau The 1st time I heard about Peleliu was on GI Diary hosted by Lloyd Bridges back when I was 14, over 30 years ago. They tell you about Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima but this one was a suprise. I read E B Sledge's book about his war experiences and WOW! My father served in Europe as a tanker. He saw alot of action himself. I joined the Marine Corps in the early 80s.

[LongliveSnak2e]

All of these guys... including Sledge were together - lived, and now talk about their experiences. It's quite special to watch this.