GENERATION KILL: Episode 6
By Norm Schrager at August 17, 2008 | 8:55 pm | Print
As we get deeper into this HBO miniseries, I keep thinking about where this whole war will end up. We’re watching just the first few months of the U.S. military’s engagement in Iraq — who might have thought our soldiers would still be hip deep five years later?
I’m sure many of you know what’s become of Generation Kill‘s real-life counterparts, but I can’t help but be worried for them, knowing what we now know…
:: Generation Kill Episode 6 Preview Summary — “Stay Frosty”
It’s no surprise there’s continuing dissension among the men. The pressure and danger are high; the boredom and surrealism, occasionally overwhelming.
Captain America’s (Eric Nenninger, below) guys are quickly growing disillusioned with his leadership and a member of the Regimental Combat Team, after reaching an objective, is still 
relieved of his duty. Upon hearing that news, Encino Man (Brian Wade) throws Fick (Stark Sands) a warning: Don’t question any more orders.
First Recon’s next mission is an emotionally tough one. They’re charged with helping civilians they find on the highway, running to escape from Baghdad. But with Baghdad in their sights, the guys figure the war’s just about coming to an end, at least for them.
The soldiers head to Baqubah, north of Baghdad, to battle Iraqi troops. From this fight, come prisoners. And with prisoners, come the first issues with their treatment…
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