The Inside Story of the Mission to Kill Osama Bin Laden

On May 2, 2011, a team of Navy SEALs raided a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, and killed Osama bin Laden, the world's most wanted terrorist. The raid was the culmination of a years-long manhunt that began in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. In The Inside Story of the Mission to Kill Osama Bin Laden, journalist Mark Bowden tells the gripping story of the planning and execution of the raid.

SEAL Target Geronimo: The Inside Story of the Mission to Kill Osama bin Laden

by Chuck Pfarrer

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3199 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	240 pages
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Based on exclusive interviews with the SEALs who carried out the mission, Bowden's book provides a minute-by-minute account of the raid. He describes how the SEALs tracked down bin Laden, planned the raid, and carried it out with precision and deadly efficiency. Bowden also provides insight into the political and military decision-making that led to the raid, and he examines the raid's aftermath, including its impact on the War on Terror.

The Inside Story of the Mission to Kill Osama Bin Laden is a fascinating and important book that sheds new light on one of the most significant events in recent history. Bowden's gripping narrative and exclusive interviews make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the War on Terror, the Navy SEALs, or the life and death of Osama bin Laden.

The Planning of the Raid

The planning for the raid on bin Laden's compound began in earnest in early 2011. A team of intelligence analysts and military planners was assembled to study bin Laden's movements and to develop a plan for the raid. The planners considered a number of different options, including a ground assault, an airstrike, and a sniper attack. In the end, they decided on a ground assault as the most effective way to capture or kill bin Laden.

The SEALs who were selected to carry out the raid were given extensive training. They practiced storming the compound, clearing rooms, and engaging in close-quarters combat. They also studied bin Laden's habits and movements so that they would be prepared for anything he might do.

The Raid

On the night of May 2, 2011, a team of 24 SEALs boarded two helicopters and flew to Abbottabad, Pakistan. They landed near the compound and then walked the rest of the way to the target. The SEALs entered the compound through a hole in the wall and began clearing the rooms. They encountered some resistance from bin Laden's bodyguards, but they quickly overwhelmed them.

Bin Laden was found hiding in a room on the third floor of the compound. He was unarmed and was shot and killed by a SEAL sniper. The SEALs then searched the compound and collected intelligence materials. They also took bin Laden's body with them when they left.

The Aftermath of the Raid

The raid on bin Laden's compound was a major success for the United States. It was the culmination of a years-long manhunt and it brought justice to the families of the victims of the 9/11 attacks. The raid also had a significant impact on the War on Terror. It showed that the United States was willing and able to take action against terrorists anywhere in the world.

The raid on bin Laden's compound was a complex and dangerous operation. It required careful planning and execution, and it involved a great deal of risk. But it was a success, and it was a major victory for the United States in the War on Terror.

SEAL Target Geronimo: The Inside Story of the Mission to Kill Osama bin Laden

by Chuck Pfarrer

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3199 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	240 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE