13 Hours
The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi
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4.5 • 1.1K Ratings
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Publisher Description
The harrowing, true account from the brave men on the ground who fought back during the Battle of Benghazi.
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. Written by New York Times bestselling author Mitchell Zuckoff, this riveting book takes readers into the action-packed story of heroes who laid their lives on the line for one another, for their countrymen, and for their country.
13 HOURS is a stunning, eye-opening, and intense book--but most importantly, it is the truth. The story of what happened to these men--and what they accomplished--is unforgettable.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Journalist Zuckoff has a knack for recreating the emotional intensity of combat in his reading of his book, which describes the horrific experiences of the security team at the U.S. State Department Special Mission Compound in Benghazi, during the 2012 terrorist attack in which J. Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya, was killed. Zuckoff effectively conveys the camaraderie of the team of CIA contract operators all men in their 30s or 40s with specialized military backgrounds prior to the attack. Zuckoff's evocative delivery also successfully captures the ambiguity of the conflict, as the soldiers find themselves unsure of exactly who they are fighting and how to engage the enemy. Given the rapid-fire style of the interactions, casual listeners may find themselves struggling to keep up with the story. A Hachette/Twelve hardcover.
Customer Reviews
13 hours at Benghazi
God bless you (the three writers/survivors) for everything you've done for our country, God bless your families and keep them safe. ن
The truth we were never told by our government
A remarkable account of those courageous men who tried in vain to rescue our ambassador to Libya, and fought to save the lives of CIA employees in Benghazi.
Shame on Clinton and Obama for lying to us: they may have escaped justice — but they will be held to account for allowing this to happen.
Great book, awesome details
Incredibly well written and i couldn’t put it down when reading it.