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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. Americas Middle East Military Politics & Government United States Iran
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I was a young kid when this happened and I vaguely remember those news reports about the bombings. I don’t believe there is a more fair and moving historical record of the events in those days. Well done.

Powerful, moving and fair.

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Dramatic, emotional, and a feeling of, what a total waste of life. Jack Carr has brought those 241 humans back to life.

Outstanding

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Good to hear the history behind the attack and the aftermath. Highly recommend. Thank you for your service......

Good Historical Listen

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I learnt a lot. RIP. Incredible how so little has changed in the region in over 40 years (and of course millennia before)

Fascinating history

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I’m in my 50s and English and found this fascinating and some of the accounts were quite emotional. Great book.

Brought tear to my eye

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