The Siege
A Six-Day Hostage Crisis and the Daring Special-Forces Operation That Shocked the World
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Set against the backdrop of the American hostage crisis in Iran, the narrative unfolds during a tense six-day standoff at the Iranian embassy in London, where six armed gunmen take twenty-six hostages. As police negotiators and intelligence agencies work to resolve the situation, rival protestors clash outside, and the SAS prepares a daring rescue mission. The hostages employ their wits to survive, culminating in a high-stakes raid that leads to a tragic climax. This gripping account highlights the resilience of ordinary individuals in extraordinary circumstances, linking to future historical events.
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The Siege, Ben Macintyre
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- Année de publication
- 2024
- Reliure
- (rigide)
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- Titre
- The Siege
- Sous-titre
- A Six-Day Hostage Crisis and the Daring Special-Forces Operation That Shocked the World
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Ben Macintyre
- Publié
- 2024
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9780593728093
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Sciences sociales, Thème historique, Histoire, Histoires vraies, Sciences politiques & Politique, Cadeaux pour papy, Cadeaux pour les dames, Crime réel
- Évaluation
- 4,35 sur 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the American hostage crisis in Iran, the narrative unfolds during a tense six-day standoff at the Iranian embassy in London, where six armed gunmen take twenty-six hostages. As police negotiators and intelligence agencies work to resolve the situation, rival protestors clash outside, and the SAS prepares a daring rescue mission. The hostages employ their wits to survive, culminating in a high-stakes raid that leads to a tragic climax. This gripping account highlights the resilience of ordinary individuals in extraordinary circumstances, linking to future historical events.