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Foxtrot in Kandahar, Part 1: Snakes and Lightning | CIA

2025/6/3
logo of podcast True Spies: Espionage | Investigation | Crime | Murder | Detective | Politics

True Spies: Espionage | Investigation | Crime | Murder | Detective | Politics
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我立刻意识到这是基地组织所为，他们的袭击模式与其他袭击相符，且早有迹象表明会有大事发生。我感到震惊和愤怒，意识到这将是一场战争。我强烈地想要参与到对这次袭击的反击中，这既是出于复仇的愿望，也是为了防止类似事件再次发生。9/11事件对我来说是一个转折点，就像肯尼迪遇刺对我的影响一样，它促使我必须为恢复秩序贡献自己的力量。

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The episode begins on a seemingly normal morning in Washington, D.C., where a CIA officer waits for a meeting. The attacks of 9/11 unfold, and the officer's life takes an unexpected turn as he feels the pull of duty and vengeance.
  • 9/11 attacks unfold during a meeting at FBI headquarters
  • CIA officer feels a strong sense of duty and vengeance
  • Decision to actively participate in the war on terror

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In late 2001, veteran CIA Officer Duane Evans deployed to Afghanistan as part of the US response to 9/11. This is his story.

In Part 1, we find Duane as he swears vengeance against Al Qaeda - and moves mountains to get himself to the heart of the action.

From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Frank Palmer.

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