Chronicles the decisions, deceptions, and delusions of the eighteen months after 9/11 as many countries' leaders raced to protect their citizens in the wake of 9/11.
Explains in detail al Qaeda's strategy to sap and undermine the American economy, and offers a practical plan for building domestic resiliency against terrorist attacks, and escaping the mistakes that have undermined America's war against its jihadist foes.
the untold story of America's secret campaign against al Qaeda
Schmitt, Eric
2011
After 9/11 the United States waged a war on terrorism that sought to defeat Al Qaeda through brute force. By 2005, the Pentagon turned to other ways. Adapting themes from classic Cold War deterrence theory, these strategists have expanded the field of battle in order to disrupt jihadist networks in ever-more creative ways.
my life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and how I trained America's deadliest marksmen
Webb, Brandon
2012
Brandon Webb's experiences in the world's most elite sniper corps are chronicled from his grueling years of training in Naval Special Operations, to his combat tours in the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan. This book provides a look at the inner workings of the US military through the eyes of a covert operations specialist. Following the events of 9/11, Brandon went on to manage the SEAL sniper course, designing new curricula and training a generation of SEAL graduates who became some of the most accomplished snipers of the 21st century.
Takes readers into the closed world of the elite Special Forces sniper. As one of Australia's most highly trained and successful combat marksmen, Maylor tells the story of his years on the front lines from his early service with the Royal Marines in Northern Ireland, to Iraq, and most recently in Afghanistan.
Examines the role the United States played in the conflicts in Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Iraq, describing the events before and after September 11, the war on terrorism on the home front, and the effects of American involvement.
Presents an overview of the USA Patriot Act, including information on the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, the failures of counterterrorism intelligence, and the development of legislation that lead to the USA Patriot becoming law.
Presents information on U.S. efforts to locate Osama bin Laden following the attack on the World Trade Center in New York, and discusses Al Qaeda and their terrorist activities since 1999, and more.
