Chain of Command: The Road to 9/11

A Riveting Account of the Intelligence Failures that Led to 9/11

In his groundbreaking book, Chain of Command, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour M. Hersh delivers a scathing indictment of the Bush administration's handling of intelligence in the lead-up to the 9/11 attacks. Based on years of meticulous research and exclusive interviews with key players, Hersh reveals a shocking tale of incompetence, arrogance, and willful blindness that allowed the deadliest terrorist attack in American history to happen.

A Failure of Leadership

Hersh begins by examining the Bush administration's early response to the threat of al-Qaeda. He shows how the administration was repeatedly warned about the growing threat from Osama bin Laden and his network, but failed to take decisive action. Instead, the Bush team focused on Iraq and other perceived threats, while ignoring the clear and present danger posed by al-Qaeda.

The CIA's Blunders

Hersh also exposes the CIA's stunning failures in the months leading up to 9/11. Despite having a wealth of intelligence on al-Qaeda's plans, the CIA failed to connect the dots and prevent the attacks. Hersh reveals how the CIA's bureaucracy, turf wars, and lack of coordination contributed to this intelligence failure.

The White House's Cover-Up

In the aftermath of 9/11, the Bush administration engaged in a systematic cover-up of its intelligence failures. Hersh uncovers the administration's efforts to suppress damaging information, mislead the public, and scapegoat lower-level officials. He also reveals the role of Vice President Dick Cheney and other top officials in promoting the false narrative that Iraq was behind the 9/11 attacks.

A Call to Accountability

Chain of Command is a devastating indictment of the Bush administration's handling of intelligence in the lead-up to 9/11. Hersh's meticulously researched and powerfully argued book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true story behind the deadliest terrorist attack in American history.

Why You Should Read Chain of Command

If you are interested in American history, national security, or the truth about 9/11, then Chain of Command is a must-read. Hersh's book is a powerful and persuasive account of the intelligence failures that led to the attacks, and it is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how such a tragedy could have happened.

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