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How the bin Laden Raid Almost Went Horribly Wrong

Officials give AP a detailed recounting of what really happened

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted May 17, 2011 10:28 AM CDT

(Newser) – SEAL Team 6 had an elaborate plan for the Osama bin Laden raid—and it evaporated pretty much immediately. The plan had called for a pincher attack, with one team of SEALs entering the house from the roof, and another from the courtyard, sources tell... Read full story »

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How the bin Laden Raid Almost Went Horribly Wrong

Officials give AP a detailed recounting of what really happened

helicopter • Osama bin Laden • Black Hawk • Navy SEALs • Blackhawk helicopter • helicopter crash • Osama bin Laden dead • Seal Team Six

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