What is The Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific About?

When I was younger I purchased Tickets to the broadway show south pacific as portrayed by our local theatre group. It was wonderful. I was amazed at how much local talent we have. Of course, being a small theatre group, it was definitely not as glamorous as the New York City version. However, it was still the same story that took place during World War II about a Navy nurse who fell in love with a local plantation owner. The songs performed throughout the show were numerous and most enjoyable. i would love to be able to see it in New York.