September 25, 2024
The Real World Inspiration Behind Jack Carr’s Latest Thriller, Targeted: Beirut
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In this episode
Join host Fred Burton and Jack Carr, a former Navy SEAL and New York Times bestselling author, discussing pivotal moments in military history and their implications for modern-day operations. One of the most knowledgeable voices in military history and fiction, Jack shares insights from his new book, Targeted Beirut, focusing on the 1983 attacks in Beirut and their lasting impact.
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What you’ll learn
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The challenges of acquiring photo permissions for nonfiction books
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The personal stories behind the 1983 Beirut bombings and their rescue efforts
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Lessons learned from historical military engagements and their application today
More about our guest
Jack Carr is a former Navy SEAL who led special operations teams as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander, and Task Unit Commander. During his twenty years in Naval Special Warfare he transitioned from an enlisted SEAL sniper to a junior officer, to a platoon commander practicing counterinsurgency, to commanding a Special Operations Task Unit in the most Iranian-influenced section of southern Iraq. He is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. His debut novel, The Terminal List, was adapted into the #1 Amazon Prime Video series. He was also the keynote speaker at our 2022 Ontic Summit.
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