Episode 6— Peleliu Airfield
Aired April 18, 2010 · 50 min
Synopsis
Faced with extreme heat, scarce water, and fierce enemy resistance, Sledge, Leckie, and other Marines struggle to secure the Peleliu airfield. Leckie is wounded and evacuated after witnessing severe injuries among his comrades, while Sledge begins to understand the harsh realities of survival in battle.
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James Badge Dale
as PFC Robert Leckie
Joseph Mazzello
as PFC Eugene Sledge
Jon Seda
as Sgt. John Basilone
Linda Cropper
as Mary Frank Sledge
Brendan Fletcher
as PFC Bill Leyden
Leon Ford
as 1st Lt. Edward 'Hillbilly' Jones
Scott Gibson
as Capt. Andrew Haldane
Ashton Holmes
as PFC Sidney Phillips
Rami Malek
as PFC Merriell 'Snafu' Shelton
Martin Mccann
as Cpl. R.V. Burgin
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