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Generation Kill S1E2 — The Cradle of Civilization

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Generation Kill•Season 1•Episode 2

The Cradle of Civilization

8.1/10 · 1,267 votesJul 20, 200868 min

Ranked #6 of 7 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

Under 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.

Directed bySusanna White

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Alexander Skarsgård

Alexander Skarsgård

Brad Colbert

James Ransone

James Ransone

Josh Ray Person

Lee Tergesen

Lee Tergesen

Evan Wright

Jon Huertas

Jon Huertas

Antonio Espera

Stark Sands

Stark Sands

Nathaniel Fick

Owain Yeoman

Owain Yeoman

Eric Kocher

Billy Lush

Billy Lush

Harold Trombley

Chance Kelly

Chance Kelly

Stephen Ferrando

Michael Kelly

Michael Kelly

Bryan Patterson

Jonah Lotan

Jonah Lotan

Robert Bryan

Eric Nenninger

Eric Nenninger

Dave McGraw

Pawel Szajda

Pawel Szajda

Walt Hasser

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Susanna White

Susanna White

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Colin Nicolson

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Ed Burns

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Evan Wright

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David Simon

David Simon

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Episode Summary

"The Cradle of Civilization" is episode 2 of Generation Kill season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,267 votes, ranking #6 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Susanna White, it aired on July 20, 2008.

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