On the night of September 11, 2012, the US diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, was attacked, leading to the deaths of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. Mitchell Zuckoff, drawing on firsthand accounts from the security contractors present, reconstructs the harrowing hours of the assault and the chaotic response. This book offers a ground-level perspective on the events, focusing on the actions and decisions of the security team as they fought to save lives amidst confusion, danger, and conflicting orders. Through meticulous reporting, the narrative sheds light on the complexity of crisis management and the human cost of...