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Timothy J. Geraghty
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Peacekeepers At War: Beirut 1983- The Marine Commander Tells His Story
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2009
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8 editions
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“For the 24th MAU and the other MAUs that served in Lebanon during the tumultuous 1982–84 period, your courage, your sacrifices, your dedication to duty, and your eternal spirit are with us forever. Above all, your sacrifices were not in vain. It was only after the 1983 bombing of our BLT Headquarters that the United States officially recognized that terrorist activities are a form of warfare and that a comprehensive strategy must be devised to deal with this national security threat. Additionally, the magnificent performance of our fighting men and women in Afghanistan, Iraq, the Horn of Africa, the Philippines, and elsewhere around the globe may be traced to your legacy. Once again, I salute you for who you are, what you have done, and your sacrifices to make the world a better place. As always, take care of yourselves, take care of each other, God Bless, and Semper Fidelis. AL GRAY, MARINE TWENTY-NINTH C”
― Peacekeepers at War: Beirut 1983—The Marine Commander Tells His Story
― Peacekeepers at War: Beirut 1983—The Marine Commander Tells His Story
“The synchronized suicide attacks that Sunday morning resulted in the deaths of 299 U.S. and French peacekeepers and scores of wounded. The cost to Hezbollah was two suicide bombers.”
― Peacekeepers at War: Beirut 1983—The Marine Commander Tells His Story
― Peacekeepers at War: Beirut 1983—The Marine Commander Tells His Story
“Quickly, reality set in. It was obvious that we had suffered heavy casualties, but I still did not know exactly what caused the attack. Shortly thereafter, someone reported to me that a large truck had penetrated our perimeter south of the BLT’s headquarters from the direction of the airport’s main terminal. The driver had rammed through the sergeant of the guard’s post in front of the BLT building’s entrance and detonated the truck’s payload in the lobby. The explosive force of the blast caused the concrete, steel-reinforced four-story structure, which was considered one of the strongest buildings in Lebanon, to completely collapse. Its total devastation was astounding. I took in this carnage as cries for help pierced the air.”
― Peacekeepers at War: Beirut 1983—The Marine Commander Tells His Story
― Peacekeepers at War: Beirut 1983—The Marine Commander Tells His Story
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