Fair rating?Generation Kill· Season 1 · Episode 5
A Burning Dog
As they scope a tiny hamlet, the men of Bravo are frustrated by the capricious nature of the war, and Colbert struggles to defend the actions of the higher-ups. First Recon finally gets a chance to use its skills and exploit some intelligence from Iraqi locals about an ambush at a bridge ahead. For once, First Recon isn't tasked with heading straight into the ambush, but instead they rest and watch as better-armed LAVs assault the bridge. With the ambush believed to be quelled, Colbert's team is ordered to lead Bravo across the bridge. They quickly discover that the enemy combatants still have some fight in them, but led by Colbert, they manage to escape almost unscathed. After regrouping, Bravo is ordered to cross the bridge again - this time with Bravo 3 in the lead - and again hits a snag. The following morning, First Recon examines the bodies of the men they fought the night before and discover their enemy is not who they imagined. Bravo continues north to Al Muwaffaqiyah, where they are tasked with another mission: Set up another roadblock and destroy the Republican Guard outpost, which happens to be the town's only school. Despite Colbert's exhortations to the men to hold their fire unless it's absolutely necessary, Bravo has an incident at the roadblock. As they again head north, the inexactitude of the war weighs heavily on the men.
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#2In Season 1of 7 rated episodes
#2All-timeof 7 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.7
2008First airedAugust 10, 2008
Guest stars
Justin Shawas Sgt. Michael "Budweiser" Brunmeier
Daniel Foxas Pfc. John Christeson
Langley Kirkwoodas Sgt. Steven LovellKyle Siebertas Cpl. John Burris
Darron Meyeras Cpl. Cody SmithSydney Hallas Cpl. Teren ''T'' Holsey
Eric Kocheras Gunnery Sgt. Rich Barrett
Jeffrey John Carisalezas Cpl. Smith
Sal Alvarezas Cpl. Hector Leon
Stefan Ottoas Cpl. Nathan Christopher
Bjorn Steinbachas Cpl. Michael Stinetorf
Theo Landeyas Sgt. Damon Fawcett
Sean Brosnanas Cpl. Daniel Redman
Denton Douglasas Cpl Trevor DarnoldCrew
Simon Cellan-JonesDirector
Evan WrightTeleplay
David SimonStory
Ed BurnsStory