We Just Watched... Warfare (With Abe Epperson)

Generation Kill is a non-fiction book by Evan Wright that details his experiences as a journalist embedded with the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion of the U.S. Marine Corps during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The book provides a gritty and personal portrayal of modern warfare, focusing on the lives of junior enlisted Marines and their experiences in combat. Originally published as a series in Rolling Stone, it offers a candid look at the realities of war from the perspective of those on the ground.

This book narrates the harrowing ordeal of the Battle of Mogadishu, where 99 elite American soldiers of Task Force Ranger were sent on a mission to capture two top lieutenants of a renegade warlord. The mission, expected to take about an hour, turned into a 15-hour battle. Bowden's narrative captures the intensity of the situation through the eyes of the soldiers and Somali civilians, using extensive interviews, classified combat video, and radio transcripts. The battle resulted in 18 American soldiers dead, dozens injured, and significant casualties among the Somali population. The book is a gripping look at modern warfare, highlighting the chaos, bravery, and tragic outcomes of the conflict.