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Ep 30 – The Pacific Special with Actor Scott Gibson – Behind the Scenes of HBO’s The Pacific

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This week, we have a very special guest on the pod: actor Scott Gibson. We talk to him about his portrayal of Andy Haldane in HBO’s The Pacific, his recent trip to Guam and Peleliu with Beyond the Call (for which Scott is a co-director) and his upcoming documentary.

Scott shares candidly about his filming experience and Andy’s lasting role in his life.

This is our first video podcast, but you can also listen to an abridged version of this episode, wherever you get your podcasts!

Part of our WW2 in the Pacific series: Explore more films and series on the Pacific theatre →

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Book Recs by Scott

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Vimy by Pierre Berton

Vimy by Pierre Berton is a book about the battle that put Canada on the map during WWI: the Battle for Vimy Ridge.

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Six war years 1939-1945: Memories of Canadians at home and abroad by Barry Broadfoot

Six War Years 1939 – 1945: Memories of Canadians at Home and Abroad by Barry Broadfoot paints pictures of Canadians on the homefront and abroad during wartime. It documents personal stories about what many Canadians called the most exciting years of their lives.

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Devil Dogs: King Company, Third Battalion, 5th Marines: From Guadalcanal to the Shores of Japan by Saul David

Devil Dogs: King Company, Third Battalion, 5th Marines: From Guadalcanal to the Shores of Japan by Saul David follows King Company (featured in The Pacific) through the war in the Pacific. Although there is a lot of information to process, Scott praises David’s storytelling. This is a must-read for fans of The Pacific who want to understand the show in a broader context.

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