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A British-born veteran of Vietnam, he concluded after the 1993 bombing that the terrorists would return, and he rigorously rehearsed evacuation plans.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Unlike the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, the intent was unclear and the enemy was stateless.

From Salon Sep. 11, 2026

Asked how long the bombing campaign could last, he told reporters: "I don’t think too long."

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

Maybe it was the audience’s silent reaction to the dancer bombing.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

The Pentagon, meanwhile, publicly denied that the United States was bombing Cambodia.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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