# "Front Burner" Al Qaeda's attack on the USS Cole

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**Created:** [September 14, 2012, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/front-burner-al-qaedas-attack-on-the-uss-cole/634723 "2012-09-14T20:09:27Z")\
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**Author:** ![Fir\_na\_tine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a587f6/32.png) [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2012, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/front-burner-al-qaedas-attack-on-the-uss-cole/634723/1 "2012-09-14T20:09:27Z")

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Fascinating book by the commander of the Cole. Lots of detail about the events leading up to the day of attack, the attack and aftermath and the events in the years since.

Excellent reading. Author makes the point that this was the prelude to 9/11. If you’re into history at all, check it out!