The first 40 days of the war in Iraq as seen through the eyes of an elite group of U.S. Marines who spearheaded the invasion along with an embedded Rolling Stone reporter. A vivid account of the soldiers and of the forces that guided them in an often-improvised initiative.
Cast: Alexander Skarsgård, James Ransone, Lee Tergesen
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Miniseries
7 episodes
1. Get SomeFirst Recon Marines prepare to invade Iraq at the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While the Bravo Company waits to receive their orders at Camp Mathilda in Kuwait, they learn that Rolling Stone columnist Evan Wright will be embedded with them.TV-MACC1 h 9 minJul 13, 2008
2. The Cradle of CivilizationUnder orders to consider any Iraqi carrying a weapon hostile, Bravo busts north towards Nasiriyah. Chomping at the bit while others are carrying the fight, the platoon finally gets 'lit up' in a violent but successful skirmish in Al Gharraf.TV-MACC1 h 8 minJul 20, 2008
3. ScrewbyBravo Company waits for their next orders, while scoping out a roadside firefight, they watch in shock as a regimental combat team arrives with guns blazing.TV-MACC1 h 4 minJul 27, 2008
4. Combat JackAfter capturing an Iraqi airstrip, the First Recon is ahead of the other American and Coalition troops, which gives them time to regroup.TV-MACC1 h 7 minAug 3, 2008
5. A Burning DogFirst Recon get their orders to cross a local Iraqi bridge, which gives them their first chance to use local Iraqi citizens. As First Recon gets closer to the bridge, they are ambushed.TV-MACC1 h 10 minAug 10, 2008
6. Stay FrostyFirst Recon get their next mission, which is to help escort the Iraqi civilians leaving Baghdad from a nearby highway, while trying to help them flee, the men see the humanity in the Iraqi civilians; First Recon come to the realization that since Baghdad is the next stop for American and Coalition forces, their war is almost at a close.TV-MACC1 h 7 minAug 17, 2008
7. Bomb in the GardenHaving reached Baghdad, Bravo Team is shocked at the size of the city. While First Recon begin doing their daily patrols in Baghdad, they find out the obstacles that they and the Iraqis face is much greater than they could ever think of.TV-MACC1 h 8 minAug 24, 2008
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The first 40 days of the war in Iraq as seen through the eyes of an elite group of U.S. Marines who spearheaded the invasion along with an embedded Rolling Stone reporter. A vivid account of the soldiers and of the forces that guided them in an often-improvised initiative.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- David Simon
- Studio
- Company Pictures, Blown Deadline Productions
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