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‘Generation Kill’ follows the highly trained Marines of First Recon Battalion through the first 40 days of the Iraq war. The seven-part miniseries portrays the true story of the young Marines’ experience at the tip of the spear of the American invasion, as they contend with equipment shortages, incompetent commanding officers, ever evolving Rules of Engagement and an unclear strategy. [via HBO]

Our Take: If you’ve ever known the duress of working in a chaotic environment then you know only a hundredth of what a First Recon Marine must face. Get the gripping (and gritty) miniseries onto your DVR, now. Read more about the show here. Sundays @ 9pm.