02-04-2010, 16:40
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Judging from the trailers, it seems to focus more on the personal lives of those Marines versus the unit (like in Band of Brothers). There were some clips of the guy's father talking to him, getting married, and a sex scene. I'm looking forward to the show... I just hope they aren't trying to go for a wider demographic and throwing in some romance BS.
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This story line reminds me the movie "Battle Cry"........... 
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02-04-2010, 19:39
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The Pacific tells the stories of three Marines John Basilone, Robert Leckie and Eugene Sledge. The material from the mini series came from four different books. China Marine and With the Old Breed by Eugene Sledge. Red Blood, Black sand by Chuck Tatum. Helmet for My Pillow by Robert Leckie.
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"Machinegun" Johnny Basilone. Winner of the MoH. Excellent!
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02-04-2010, 19:44
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With the Old Breed was a hellava read. I just dumped my cable service. Damn
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02-04-2010, 21:16
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have been waiting for this for a year
The trailers have been out forever, I cannot wait
If it's even half as good as Band of Brothers then I will be thrilled
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02-05-2010, 06:49
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If it's anything like Band Of Brothers it should be excellant, was going to drop HBO until I saw this was coming out. Dropped Showtime instead...Can't Wait
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02-05-2010, 10:25
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If it's anything like Band Of Brothers it should be excellant, was going to drop HBO until I saw this was coming out. Dropped Showtime instead...Can't Wait |
I dropped HBO before Band of Brothers came out.
Now I have the boxed set.
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02-06-2010, 01:45
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Originally Posted by head
Judging from the trailers, it seems to focus more on the personal lives of those Marines versus the unit (like in Band of Brothers). There were some clips of the guy's father talking to him, getting married, and a sex scene. I'm looking forward to the show... I just hope they aren't trying to go for a wider demographic and throwing in some romance BS.
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While my viewing of Band of Brothers is likely a world away from what you experience when watching it Sir; I'm relieved that there will be some difference in format (or whatever the plot line term is).
It's not B/C I don't agree with your worries - it's just that Band of Brothers was so perfect I'd hate to see a lesser version - trying to copy it and falling short.
I didn't buy the DVD box set because I tend to neglect the movies I own - but can't wait until HBO shows a new episode next week. (Hopefully I will buy it some day!)
To me our great Nation's role in WWII is the defining point in our Nation's history - and the greatest act of any country on earth.
God bless our Troops in Afghanistan - and elsewhere - always.
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02-06-2010, 07:10
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I dropped HBO before Band of Brothers came out.
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The boxed set of "Band of Brothers" - one of the best Christmas presents I ever got! If you don't get a lump in your throat when the actual veterans speak at the beginning of the episodes, well, you and I probably wouldn't get along very well.
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02-06-2010, 12:47
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The boxed set of "Band of Brothers" - one of the best Christmas presents I ever got! If you don't get a lump in your throat when the actual veterans speak at the beginning of the episodes, well, you and I probably wouldn't get along very well.
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You know ZD,I thought I was the only one who felt that way after hearing them... 
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
Zonie Diver
SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
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SFA M-2527, Chapter XXXVII
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