Peleliu 1944: Horror in the Pacific (1991)
Documentary about the Battle of Peleliu fought between 15 September to 27 November 1944 on the island of Peleliu in the island nation of Palau.
The men of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment describe the ferocious battle for the Island of Peleliu, "an island on fire." In conditions that tested the sanity of each man, 9,000 Marines attacked 10,000 battle hardened Japanese soldiers dug into hundred of fortified and reinforced coral and limestone caves. Twenty-eight days of unrelenting battle with no quarter being given or taken. Brutal, harrowing, but heart-rending, the stories of these soldiers truly speak to the horror of war.
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Cast
- Eugene Sledge - Self
- Romus Valton "R.V." Burgin - Self
- Jay de l'Eau - Self
- William James "Bill" Leyden - Self
- Roy Kelly - Self
Screenplay
Production: Kenwood Productions, Inc.
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary, War
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Peleliu 1944: Horror in the Pacific about?
- The men of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment describe the ferocious battle for the Island of Peleliu, "an island on fire." In conditions that tested the sanity of each man, 9,000 Marines attacked 10,000 battle hardened Japanese soldiers dug into hundred of fortified and reinforced coral and limestone caves. Twenty-eight days of unrelenting battle with no quarter being given or taken. Brutal, harrowing, but heart-rending, the stories of these soldiers truly speak to the horror of war.
- Who stars in Peleliu 1944: Horror in the Pacific?
- Peleliu 1944: Horror in the Pacific stars Eugene Sledge, Romus Valton "R.V." Burgin, Jay de l'Eau, William James "Bill" Leyden, Roy Kelly.
- How long is Peleliu 1944: Horror in the Pacific?
- Peleliu 1944: Horror in the Pacific has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Peleliu 1944: Horror in the Pacific?
- Peleliu 1944: Horror in the Pacific is a Documentary, War film.
- Where was Peleliu 1944: Horror in the Pacific produced?
- Peleliu 1944: Horror in the Pacific was produced in United States of America.