What does Michael Bay's action thriller get right and wrong about the Benghazi attack?
Michael Bay’s 13 Hours is a stylish and action-packed depiction of the 2012 Benghazi terrorist attack. The facts behind the incident quickly became obscured by partisan activists looking to score points against their political foes. But now that time has passed and the dust has settled, how exactly does the film measure up to reality? The film is based on a nonfiction book by journalist Mitchell Zuckoff and does generally correspond fairly well with the known facts.
Around midnight, an assault was launched on the CIA Annex by the militants. GRS fought off the attackers all night until some backup arrived early the next morning. When the help arrived, the Annex again came under heavy fire. It was during this attack that Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods were both killed by mortar rounds. The Annex was then evacuated and everyone inside was safely transported to the airport.
Ultimately, it seems unlikely that a stand-down order would’ve been issued from the upper ranks of the U.S. military or State Department. If that was the case, there is no clear evidence of it. However, it is still uncertain to this day precisely what the CIA Chief said or whether the words “stand down” were used. Michael Bay chose to believe the Americans who defended the CIA Annex. Others have tended to see this belief as conspiratorial.
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