Summary of Evan Wright's Generation Kill

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Recon Marines are the best and toughest in the Marine Corps. They are trained to stealthily move behind enemy lines in teams of four to six men, observe positions, and avoid contact with hostile forces. #2 The plan for the Marines in Iraq was to disregard sacred American military doctrine tenets. The Americans would assault through the planned route and continue moving without pausing to establish rear security. #3 The men in First Recon were to be Mattis's shock troops, leading the way through much of the invasion.
They were never trained for an ambush-hunting role, but that's what they ended up doing.