The True Story of Terrorist Train and Three American Heroes

On August 21, 2015, a heavily armed terrorist boarded a Thalys train bound for Paris. The terrorist, Ayoub El Khazzani, was armed with an AK-47 assault rifle, a pistol, and a box cutter. He opened fire on the passengers, injuring several people.

The 15:17 to Paris: The True Story of a Terrorist, a Train, and Three American Heroes

by Jeffrey E Stern

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1379 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	256 pages

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Three American passengers, Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos, and Spencer Stone, risked their lives to stop the terrorist. Sadler and Skarlatos tackled El Khazzani to the ground, while Stone used his medical training to treat the injured passengers.

The three Americans' actions saved countless lives. They were hailed as heroes by the French government and the American public.

The True Story of Terrorist Train and Three American Heroes is a gripping account of the 2015 Thalys train attack. The book tells the story of the three heroes, Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos, and Spencer Stone, and the events leading up to and during the attack.

It is a story of courage, determination, and the power of ordinary people to make a difference in the face of danger.

The Heroes

Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos, and Spencer Stone were all ordinary people who found themselves in an extraordinary situation. Sadler was a 22-year-old college student from Sacramento, California. Skarlatos was a 22-year-old National Guardsman from Roseburg, Oregon. Stone was a 23-year-old Air Force medic from Citrus Heights, California.

The three men were on a train trip through Europe when they encountered the terrorist attack. They did not hesitate to put their own lives in danger to save others.

Sadler and Skarlatos tackled El Khazzani to the ground, while Stone used his medical training to treat the injured passengers. Their actions saved countless lives.

The Attack

The terrorist attack on the Thalys train occurred on August 21, 2015. El Khazzani boarded the train in Brussels, Belgium, and opened fire on the passengers shortly after the train departed.

El Khazzani was armed with an AK-47 assault rifle, a pistol, and a box cutter. He fired multiple shots, injuring several people.

Sadler, Skarlatos, and Stone were all sitting in the same car as El Khazzani. When they heard the gunshots, they immediately knew what was happening.

Sadler and Skarlatos tackled El Khazzani to the ground, while Stone used his medical training to treat the injured passengers. Их действия спасли бесчисленное количество жизней.

The Aftermath

The terrorist attack on the Thalys train was a traumatic event for everyone involved. The three American heroes, Sadler, Skarlatos, and Stone, were hailed as heroes by the French government and the American public.

The three men were awarded the Legion of Honour, France's highest award for bravery. They also received the Purple Heart from the United States government.

The True Story of Terrorist Train and Three American Heroes is a gripping account of the 2015 Thalys train attack. It is a story of courage, determination, and the power of ordinary people to make a difference in the face of danger.

The 15:17 to Paris: The True Story of a Terrorist, a Train, and Three American Heroes

by Jeffrey E Stern

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1379 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	256 pages

FREE