Targeted: Beirut (Unabridged)
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4.5 • 73 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The first in a new in-depth nonfiction series examining the devastating terrorist attacks that changed the course of history from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr and Pulitzer Prize finalist James M. Scott, beginning with the 1983 Marine barracks bombing in Beirut.
1983: the United States Marine Corps experiences its greatest single-day loss of life since the Battle of Iwo Jima when a truck packed with explosives crashes into their headquarters and barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. This horrifying terrorist attack, which killed 241 servicemen, continues to influence US foreign policy and haunts the Marine Corps to this day.
Now, the full story is revealed as never before by Jack Carr and historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist James M. Scott. Based on comprehensive interviews with survivors, extensive military records, as well as personal letters, diaries, and photographs, this is the authoritative account of the deadly attack.
Customer Reviews
Must Listen
This is an exceptional book that sheds an inside look of how the events happened of that tragic time.
Not as enjoyable as Carr’s other work
I love Jack Carr’s other books. I’ve read and loved them all. But unfortunately after listening for 2.5 hours I’m having a hard time staying invested. While I respect the concept of what he is doing here with this subject matter, it is really dull. Very different from his other books.
Excellent book.
The level of detail achieved in the research for this book is astounding. Countless real world accounts from the Marines and Sailors involved will transport you back in time to Beirut. Incredible job. A must read for anyone with either the power to deploy or command our troops overseas.