My goodness..it dawned on me a few minutes ago I should have been keeping a list of links with tidbits because I’ve jumped all over the place trying to learn about this..this..MESS. I do know I read on two different sites that the Ambassador WAS asked/invited to be there at that time. If I can dig it up in the morning or run across it I’ll ping you .
The attack where HE was happened first- then there was a rescue of the remaining staff..who were taken to a “SAFE HOUSE”..where they were met by a well-coordinated attack as well.
The crowd of several hundred Libyans overran the consulate Tuesday night, shooting a hail of bullets and grenades and overwhelming the lightly guarded compound before allegedly setting fire to the main buildings where American staff lived and worked. U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens and a second diplomat, Sean Smith, died in the fire.
The majority of the Americans managed to evacuate from the compound during this initial attack and reach a nearby safe house. A couple of hours later, militants launched a second wave of attacks at that site, killing the other two Americans, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty, U.S. and Libyan officials said.
Thanks for the reply and link to the WSJ article.
Curiosity lead me to the most comprehensive article here:
Figures that the Brits would have the clearest presentation include a ton of photos of the consulate compound which btw had been previously attacked. (Photos didn’t load on my BB drat)