13 Hours

The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi

By: Mitchell Zuckoff, Annex Security Team

From a New York Times bestselling author, the harrowing, true account from the brave men on the ground who fought back during the Battle of Benghazi—and the basis of the movie starring Jon Krasinski and directed by Michael Bay.

13 Hours presents, for the first time ever, the true account of the events of September 11, 2012, when terrorists attacked the US State Department Special Mission Compound and a nearby CIA station called the Annex in Benghazi, Libya. A team of six American security operators fought to repel the attackers and protect the Americans stationed there. Those men went beyond the call of duty, performing extraordinary acts of courage and heroism, to avert tragedy on a much larger scale. This is their personal account, never before told, of what happened during the thirteen hours of that now-infamous attack.

13 Hours sets the record straight on what happened during a night that has been shrouded in mystery and controversy. The story of what happened to these men—and what they accomplished—is unforgettable.

Critic reviews

"A minute-by-minute account of what they saw, thought and did on the night of Sept. 11-12 in Benghazi...nerve-wracking."—The Washington Post

"A crisply written, gripping narrative of the events of the battle in Benghazi that adds considerable detail to the public record of what happened there...[an] authoritative account."—The Wall Street Journal

"A great number of journalists and government instrumentalities have tilted at Benghazi...All of those efforts look fragmentary when placed side-by-side with 13 HOURS.'"—The Washington Post

"13 HOURS provide(s) a moving reminder of the sacrifice made by these men who had voluntarily put themselves in harm's way, and who 'believed in their work and their country.'"—The Boston Globe

"13 HOURS...sets the record straight for historians to ponder."—-The Buffalo News

outstanding

great story , though it will make you angry as hell at the mismanagement of the situstion

Finally the truth.

This is a tremendous retelling of what really happened in Benghazi. This is the stuff that we should see on the news and hear about. The story is read more like a documentary than drama, but you still get a chance to know the characters a little. Thank you to these brave men.

True account of bravery in the face of adversity

The facts as told by the men who were there plain and simple.not a political book.

True story about real hero's!

I had heard about Ben Ghazi. Like the books says , Americans go about their daily routines without a single thought of the struggle these other countries face. This book will open your eyes to the Best American soldiers, specialist, and GRS agents to ever exist. Shame on our government for not helping these Americans in their most desperate moment. The GRS agents would have fought to save every single person who chose to do nothing. We let these men down. They could never be compensated for their loses. The book was well written and easy to follow the detailed time line. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

Eye-opening account

This account of the attack on Benghazi is truly staggering. The courage and heroism that these men exemplified will humble you. Definitely a must-read.