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Targeted: Beirut Volume 1

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

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Targeted: Beirut Volume 1

By: Jack Carr, James M. Scott
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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The first in a new “authoritative, shocking” (Brad Meltzer, #1 New York Times bestselling author) 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 with this “definitive, behind-the-scenes account of a mission and a fight that changed America” (Doug Stanton, #1 New York Times bestselling author). Based on comprehensive interviews with survivors, extensive military records, as well as personal letters, diaries, and photographs, this is “a masterwork of research and storytelling” (Peter Schweizer, #1 New York Times bestselling author). Americas Freedom & Security Geopolitics International Relations Military Politics & Government Terrorism United States Veteran Creators War & Crisis Middle East Iran
Comprehensive Historical Account • Meticulous Research • Excellent Narration • Emotional Storytelling • Clear Articulation

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Master storytelling about a subject that has faded from many memories. I always enjoy Ray Porters ability to tell a story.

Very informative

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No BS, great factual story telling!! Look forward to more in this series’s in the future!!

Great read!

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As per usual, Ray Porter and Jack Carr leave you wanting more. In this case, more “Targeted” series!
Thank you for this lesson.

Looking forward to more

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Attention to detail. Jack Carr conveys his intense passion for capturing the whole story from the eyes of the boots on the ground.

How little I knew about this topic.

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I can’t do anything but praise this book. I have already recommended it to my friends. I was in high school when the Beirut Marine Barracks bombing occurred. I don’t remember much from that time other than many people died. There was so much more that I just didn’t know and that’s a shame. I believe now this should have been viewed in home room or history class.

The stories of the many Marines were so tragic. American families suffered much loss. It was good there was analysis afterwards to determine what may have lead to the bombing. The Marines were there on a peacekeeping mission but few in Lebanon wanted peace. It was interesting to hear from President Reagan’s diary his private thoughts and hopes for the mission.

The narrator was excellent. It was a well paced audiobook. I hope Jack Carr will continue to write nonfiction books in addition to his fictional series. Highly recommend.

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