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Rules Of Engagement

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The Beirut Barracks Bombing

This chapter recounts a Marine sergeant's harrowing experience during the 1983 truck bombing of U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, detailing the devastating explosion and its aftermath. It explores the historical context of the attack, the geopolitical implications, and its influence on U.S. military strategy and public sentiment regarding Lebanon.

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