Description
In a private meeting with CIA Director Leon Panetta, three CIA officers reveal they’ve tracked a courier linked to Al Qaeda to a heavily fortified house in Abbottabad, Pakistan. It’s more than just a house; it’s a fortress. Without saying his name, everyone in the room understands—they may have finally found Osama bin Laden.
Countdown bin Laden
In “Countdown bin Laden,” Chris Wallace, the celebrated journalist and anchor of Fox News Sunday, recounts the gripping story of the last eight months leading up to the mission that resulted in the death of bin Laden. Wallace’s account is filled with new information from interviews with key figures such as Admiral William McRaven, CIA Director Panetta, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, National Security Adviser Tom Donilon, and members of SEAL Team Six, including the operator who killed bin Laden.
The Human Element
Wallace also delves into the personal stories behind the mission, speaking with families who lost loved ones on 9/11 and sharing the experiences of the relatives of SEAL Team Six members. He takes readers inside the tense Situation Room during the raid, bringing the historical moment to life.
A Historical Thriller
Published on the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, “Countdown bin Laden” is a thrilling historical account filled with intrigue, action, and fresh insights into the mission that brought justice to the architect of the most consequential terrorist attack in American history.
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