Part 9/11:
As more planes fell victim to hijacks, confusion reigned over which fighter jets were scrambled in response. Air traffic controllers attempted to verify flight statuses while figuring out how to respond to actual hijacked aircraft, further exacerbating the crisis.
The Overarching Questions
The convergence of chaos and premeditated simulation raises critical questions about the nature of the attacks and the preparedness—or possible complicity—of U.S. military authorities. Were these war games just unfortunate coincidences, or did they play a role in the success of the 9/11 attacks?