13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi (Other)

from SuperIke

A good action-focused, on the ground story about what happened on September 11, 2012, when the US Special Mission Compound in Benghazi (Lybia) was assaulted by Islamic militias and the US Ambassador for Libya killed. Although you understand that the threat assessment was botched by somebody in th...

from maryreinert

I read this in order to understand a bit better the huge Benghazi controversy and came away without any strong feelings either way. Told by the American contractors who did indeed provide the bulk of defense for the American compound, it is, in my opinion, just another example of the huge Middle ...

from dougcornelius

With "Benghazi" being thrown around during the election, I though this would provide some insight into the incident. I've read a few of Mr. Zuckoff's other books and enjoyed them. The book is written from the perspective of several of the "operators" involved involved in the combat. It's a battle...

from Stbalbach

13 Hours claims to be a truthful account of what "really happened" in Benghazi. Zuckoff says upfront that he simply tells the course of events over 13 hours and will not discuss the later political controversies. It removes the focus from Clinton, Obama, Republic naysayers etc.. and puts the spot...

from Stoperat

A well written, approachable account of the infamous attack on the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi. The text concentrates on the actual events of the day, and in general stays well away from the politics and posturing that have made this a campaign issue. Other reviewers here have stated...