Basilonethe Pacific : Season 1 Episode 2 Page

"Basilone," the second episode of HBO’s The Pacific , depicts the 1st Marine Division's brutal fight to hold Henderson Field on Guadalcanal during a desperate, resource-starved siege. The narrative centers on John Basilone’s Medal of Honor-earning actions, highlighting his heroic defense of the perimeter and the tragic loss of his close friend, Manny Rodriguez. You can read more about the historical context of the battle at the US Army Center of Military History.