American Dunkirk: The Waterborne Evacuation of Manhattan on 9/11

On September 11, 2001, the world watched in horror as the World Trade Center collapsed. In the aftermath of the attacks, the city of Manhattan was evacuated by water, in what has been called the ""American Dunkirk.""

American Dunkirk: The Waterborne Evacuation of Manhattan on 9/11

by James M Kendra

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This book tells the story of that evacuation, from the perspective of those who lived it. It is a story of heroism, resilience, and hope.

The Attacks

The attacks on September 11, 2001, were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States on the morning of September 11, 2001. The attacks resulted in 2,977 fatalities, over 25,000 injuries, and substantial long-term health consequences, in addition to at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage. The attacks were the deadliest terrorist acts in world history and the single deadliest incident for firefighters and law enforcement officers in the history of the United States.

The attacks began at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) when American Airlines Flight 11, a Boeing 767, crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. Seventeen minutes later, at 9:03 a.m. EDT, United Airlines Flight 175, also a Boeing 767, crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. At 9:37 a.m. EDT, American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757, crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. At 10:03 a.m. EDT, United Airlines Flight 93, a Boeing 757, crashed into a field in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania after some of the passengers and crew members attempted to regain control of the plane from the hijackers.

The Evacuation

In the wake of the attacks, the city of Manhattan was evacuated by water. This was the largest waterborne evacuation in American history.

The evacuation was organized by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the United States Coast Guard. Over 1,000 boats were used to evacuate over 500,000 people from Manhattan.

The evacuation was a success, and there were no major incidents.

The Heroes

The evacuation of Manhattan was a success thanks to the heroism of the NYPD, the Coast Guard, and the many volunteers who helped out.

The NYPD played a vital role in the evacuation. They secured the area around the World Trade Center and helped to evacuate people from the buildings.

The Coast Guard also played a vital role in the evacuation. They provided boats and personnel to help evacuate people from Manhattan.

Many volunteers also helped out with the evacuation. They provided food, water, and medical assistance to the evacuees.

The Legacy

The evacuation of Manhattan on 9/11 is a story of heroism, resilience, and hope. It is a story that should never be forgotten.

The evacuation was a success thanks to the hard work and dedication of the NYPD, the Coast Guard, and the many volunteers who helped out.

The legacy of the evacuation is one of hope and resilience. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

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American Dunkirk: The Waterborne Evacuation of Manhattan on 9/11

by James M Kendra

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	870 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	237 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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