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J.D. Simkins

J.D. Simkins

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J.D. Simkins is the executive editor of Military Times and Defense News, and a Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq War.

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‘Warfare’ directors talk filmmaking process, capturing combat realism

Directors Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland discuss everything that went into creating one of the most realistic depictions of combat ever made.

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‘Warfare’ brings realistic carnage of Iraq War to theaters

Alex Garland and SEAL veteran Ray Mendoza's "Warfare" is as realistic and detailed a portrayal of Iraq War combat as anything that’s ever been created.

2 months ago

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