Cole: Al Qaeda’s Strike Before 9/11 - 3x60’

YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 2024

Genre: History, War

SYNOPSIS:

October 12, 2000, was a devastating day for the U.S. Navy and a watershed moment in 21st-century warfare. The USS Cole, a destroyer, fell under attack by suicide bombers under the command of Osama Bin Laden while refueling in Aden Harbor, Yemen. The tragic event resulted in the loss of 17 sailors, including two women - the first ever killed in combat, while seriously wounding 39 others. This marked the first time Al Qaeda directly targeted a U.S. vessel, a pivotal event that spurred an immediate international military response. This gripping three-part series examines the events surrounding the bombing of the USS Cole. We journey from the tension-filled moments leading up to the bombing to the relentless and painstaking pursuit by the FBI and CIA of the terrorists involved.

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