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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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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- The Siege
- Subtitle
- A Six-Day Hostage Crisis and the Daring Special-Forces Operation That Shocked the World
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ben Macintyre
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9780593728093
- Category
- History, World history, Biographies and Thoughts
- 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.