The Untold Story Of The Cia Mission To Avenge 11

In the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, the CIA launched a covert mission to track down and eliminate those responsible. This is the untold story of that mission, as told by the men and women who carried it out.

First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11

by Toby Harnden

4.8 out of 5

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The mission was codenamed Operation Neptune Spear. It was a joint operation between the CIA and the U.S. military. The goal was to capture or kill Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda, the terrorist group that carried out the 9/11 attacks.

The mission was a success. On May 2, 2011, a team of Navy SEALs raided bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Bin Laden was killed in the raid.

The mission was a major victory for the United States. It brought to justice the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks and it sent a message to terrorists that they would not be able to escape justice.

The mission was also a testament to the courage and dedication of the men and women of the CIA. They worked tirelessly to track down bin Laden and they never gave up. Their efforts helped to make the world a safer place.

The Planning

The planning for Operation Neptune Spear began in the weeks following the 9/11 attacks. The CIA knew that bin Laden was the mastermind behind the attacks, and they were determined to bring him to justice.

The CIA began by gathering intelligence on bin Laden's whereabouts. They tracked his movements and they identified his associates. They also developed a plan for how to capture or kill him.

The plan was approved by President George W. Bush in the spring of 2011. The CIA then began to assemble a team of Navy SEALs to carry out the mission.

The Raid

The raid on bin Laden's compound was carried out on May 2, 2011. A team of 24 Navy SEALs flew to Abbottabad, Pakistan, in two helicopters.

The SEALs landed near the compound and they quickly moved inside. They encountered some resistance from bin Laden's guards, but they quickly overwhelmed them.

The SEALs then searched the compound for bin Laden. They found him hiding in a bedroom on the third floor. Bin Laden was unarmed and he did not resist arrest.

The SEALs took bin Laden into custody and they flew him back to Afghanistan. He was later killed in a raid by U.S. forces.

The Aftermath

The raid on bin Laden's compound was a major victory for the United States. It brought to justice the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks and it sent a message to terrorists that they would not be able to escape justice.

The mission was also a testament to the courage and dedication of the men and women of the CIA. They worked tirelessly to track down bin Laden and they never gave up. Their efforts helped to make the world a safer place.

First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11

by Toby Harnden

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	50359 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	433 pages

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