Shawn Ryan Show - This Delta Force Operator Had bin Laden in His Crosshairs 😳
The video transcript outlines a military operation aimed at capturing or killing Osama Bin Laden, who was located in the Tora Bora mountains. The operation involved Delta Force operatives who were initially successful in locating Bin Laden. They conducted heavy bombing in the area, which was so intense that the mountains glowed for a week. Despite these efforts, Bin Laden managed to escape, severely injured, into Pakistan. The transcript mentions a book by Dalton Fury, a pseudonym for Tom Greer, who was the Delta commander during this mission. Greer recounts that they had Bin Laden within small arms range and were prepared to kill him. However, the Afghan allies who were guiding them switched sides, forcing the Delta team to withdraw, allowing Bin Laden to escape.
Key Points:
- The operation targeted Bin Laden in the Tora Bora mountains using Delta Force operatives.
- Intense bombing was conducted, making the mountains glow for a week.
- Bin Laden was severely injured but managed to escape into Pakistan.
- A book by Dalton Fury (Tom Greer) details the mission, highlighting a near-capture of Bin Laden.
- Afghan allies switched sides, leading to the withdrawal of Delta forces and Bin Laden's escape.