In this episode Mick has a chat with World War Z author Max Brooks. They discuss Max's exploration of war through his writing. Max's book The Harlem Hell Fighters is a historical graphic novel set in World War One and it explores the unique story of an African American unit from the U.S. Army.  They also discuss how disruptive thinking can assist militaries in learning the lessons they need for the future fight.

Max also provides Mick with a unique response in his search for the definition of war.

Max is non-resident fellow with the Modern War Institute at West Point, and senior resident fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Art of Future Warfare project.