Posted: December 2nd, 2016

Searching the Internet, research the 1996 terrorist attack against the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia.

Terrorism is aimed toward civilian targets and guerrilla warfare’s prime concentration is military-type objectives. In this assignment, you will examine the difference between terrorism and guerrilla warfare from a historical standpoint.

Assignment Guidelines

• Searching the Internet, research the 1996 terrorist attack against the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia.
• In 5–7 paragraphs, address the following:
  • Briefly summarize the attack and aftermath of the Khobar Towers bombing.
  • Do you think that this attack should be considered a terrorist attack or an example of guerrilla warfare? Why?
  • In your opinion, how do you think this attack impacted the United States’ government? Explain.
    • How do you think it impacted the general population of the United States? Explain.