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Targeted: Beirut

The 1983 Marine Barracks Bombing and the Untold Origin Story of the War on Terror

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Targeted: Beirut

By: Jack Carr, James M. Scott
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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 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.©2024 Jack Carr (P)2024 Simon & Schuster UK Americas Middle East Military Politics & Government United States Iran
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I learned a lot from this book and a shame to see that after 40 plus years not a lot has change. The same rhetoric is the same rhetoric now just the players have change. Great history book.

Harrowing event and great writing

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Great listen and detailed account of this chapter of the ongoing conflict on the Middle East, and very timely given the current context. Well performed and very well written, backed by detailed research. Unfortunately another example of the high price paid for the support of Israel.

Well written and researched account

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I like it. it's a very informative. totally enjoyed it. and has always jack Carr's books are very detailed. and the best narrator!!

informative

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