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Dive into the gripping narrative of 'When Reagan Sent In the Marines', a profound exploration of a pivotal moment in American history. This book delves into the tragic events of October 23, 1983, when a devastating truck bomb shattered the U.S. Marines barracks in Beirut, claiming the lives of 241 brave Americans. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Patrick J. Sloyan, drawing from his own contemporaneous reporting and in-depth interviews with key figures, unearths the complex reasons behind the Marines' deployment in Lebanon and the subsequent military misadventures that followed.
Uncover how President Ronald Reagan sought to divert attention from his administration's blunders by involving the U.S. military in a convoluted mission that would have repercussions lasting decades. With recently declassified documents, Sloyan sheds light on the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, Reagan's faltering ceasefire attempts, and the courageous stand of Marine Colonel Timothy Geraghty, who foresaw the impending disaster yet faced blame for its outcome.
'When Reagan Sent In the Marines' is not just a historical account; it remains a haunting reflection on America's ongoing engagement with the Middle East and the legacy of the Beirut bombing. This crucial read for history enthusiasts, military scholars, and anyone interested in the intricacies of U.S. foreign policy is a must-have addition to your collection. Don't miss your chance to understand this significant narrative through the eyes of those who lived it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250113917
Year: 2019
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 240
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250113917
Year: 2019
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 240
Description:
On October 23, 1983, a truck bomb destroyed the U.S. Marines barracks in Beirut. 241 Americans were killed in the worst terrorist attack our nation would suffer until 9/11. We’re still feeling the repercussions today.
When Reagan Sent In the Marines tells why the Marines were there, how their mission became confused and compromised, and how President Ronald Reagan used another misguided military venture to distract America from the attack and his many mistakes leading up to it.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Patrick J. Sloyan uses his own contemporaneous reporting, his close relationships with the Marines in Beirut, recently declassified documents, and interviews with key players, including Reagan’s top advisers, to shine a new light on the Israeli invasion of Lebanon and Reagan’s doomed ceasefire in Beirut.
Sloyan draws on interviews with key players to explore the actions of Kissinger and Haig, while revealing the courage of Marine Colonel Timothy Geraghty, who foresaw the disaster in Beirut, but whom Reagan would later blame for it.
More than thirty-five years later, America continues to wrestle with Lebanon, the Marines with the legacy of the Beirut bombing, and all of us with the threat of Mideast terror that the attack furthered. When Reagan Sent In The Marines is a about a historical moment, but one that remains all too present today.
Uncover how President Ronald Reagan sought to divert attention from his administration's blunders by involving the U.S. military in a convoluted mission that would have repercussions lasting decades. With recently declassified documents, Sloyan sheds light on the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, Reagan's faltering ceasefire attempts, and the courageous stand of Marine Colonel Timothy Geraghty, who foresaw the impending disaster yet faced blame for its outcome.
'When Reagan Sent In the Marines' is not just a historical account; it remains a haunting reflection on America's ongoing engagement with the Middle East and the legacy of the Beirut bombing. This crucial read for history enthusiasts, military scholars, and anyone interested in the intricacies of U.S. foreign policy is a must-have addition to your collection. Don't miss your chance to understand this significant narrative through the eyes of those who lived it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250113917
Year: 2019
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 240
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250113917
Year: 2019
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 240
Description:
On October 23, 1983, a truck bomb destroyed the U.S. Marines barracks in Beirut. 241 Americans were killed in the worst terrorist attack our nation would suffer until 9/11. We’re still feeling the repercussions today.
When Reagan Sent In the Marines tells why the Marines were there, how their mission became confused and compromised, and how President Ronald Reagan used another misguided military venture to distract America from the attack and his many mistakes leading up to it.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Patrick J. Sloyan uses his own contemporaneous reporting, his close relationships with the Marines in Beirut, recently declassified documents, and interviews with key players, including Reagan’s top advisers, to shine a new light on the Israeli invasion of Lebanon and Reagan’s doomed ceasefire in Beirut.
Sloyan draws on interviews with key players to explore the actions of Kissinger and Haig, while revealing the courage of Marine Colonel Timothy Geraghty, who foresaw the disaster in Beirut, but whom Reagan would later blame for it.
More than thirty-five years later, America continues to wrestle with Lebanon, the Marines with the legacy of the Beirut bombing, and all of us with the threat of Mideast terror that the attack furthered. When Reagan Sent In The Marines is a about a historical moment, but one that remains all too present today.