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Soufan, Ali H.
The black banners : the inside story of 9/11 and the war against Al-Qaeda /
Ali H. Soufan, with Daniel Freedman. — 1st ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-0-393-07942-5 (hbk.)
1. Qaida (Organization). 2. September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001. 3. Terrorism—United States—Prevention. 4. War on Terrorism, 2001–2009.
I. Freedman, Daniel, 1982– II. Title.
HV6432.5.Q2S68 2011
973.931—dc23 2011026938
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