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And Then All Hell Broke Loose: Two Decades in the Middle East

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Richard Engel
Richard Engel

Richard Engel is an American journalist born on September 16, 1973. He is known for his reporting in war zones and in-depth investigations, having won multiple journalism awards. more

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