Tonight marks the first screening in Australia of the HBO series The Pacific. Created by Tom Hanks and Steven Speilberg, this magnificent series is as brilliant as its predecessor Band of Brothers. Be sure to catch this tonight on Channel Seven at 8.30pm.

As you are blown away by the series, delve into Hugh Ambrose’s sterling companion book, The Pacific, which focuses on the real-life stories of these five men, who put their lives on the line for their country.