Summary Of Generation Kill

Evan Wright’s Generation Kill chronicles his journey with the marines he met in Iraq as a reporter. Wright traveled to Iraq in order to record the guerrilla war in a first-hand experience. Quickly, he discovered that the marines are diverse in character but united in combat. He joined the “First Suicide Battalion” composed of some of the best fighters in the marines. Awed by their capability to act as a cohesive unit under immense pressure, Wright realized that the war was very different from the perspective of many Americans. While his friends back in California were upset about losing power, the soldiers endured harsh terrain, deadly chemicals, and supply shortages. When Wright first arrived to join the fight in Iraq, he was greeted by hundreds of men coming from different regions and circumstances in the United States. Some came from a life of drug dealing in cities while others from a cushy life in the suburbs. On the battlefield, the men were all the same: fearless and deadly. They instructed Wright on how to wear a gas-proof suit and where to run if a sniper spots him. The “First Suicide Battalion” that he was assigned to was one of the most fearsome groups in the marines. They led the troops through the villages and put their lives at risk before any others. …show more content…
They gave each other nicknames such as “Captain America” and “Manimal” and shared an enjoyment for vulgarity. Some did not get along very well between battles, but they put their lives on the line for their comrades no matter what. Many developed eye infections from the constantly blowing sandstorms, and others got sick from the occasional lack of supplies. They trudged together through sewage-filled streets, two-faced mobs, and gruesome scenes in order to follow their orders. However, they did not always agree with the