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3 days ago · Black Hawk pilot Michael Durant told his story of being shot down and captured by a mob of Somalis in his 2003 book In the Company of Heroes. [183] In 2011, Staff Sergeant Keni Thomas , a U.S. Army Ranger recounted the combat experience in a memoir titled Get It On!:
May 21, 2024 · Q: What is the movie Black Hawk Down about? A: Black Hawk Down is based on the true story of the Battle of Mogadishu, where a U.S. military mission to capture Somali warlords goes awry, leaving American soldiers stranded in hostile territory. Q: Who directed Black Hawk Down? A: The movie was directed by renowned filmmaker Ridley Scott.
5 days ago · As the battle escalated, two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters were shot down, leading to the tragic deaths of several American soldiers. One of the most heartbreaking elements of this battle was the treatment of the fallen soldiers’ bodies.
5 days ago · Jeff served a critical role in the Black Hawk Down incident in Mogadishu, which occurred during the Battle of Mogadishu, Somalia on October 3-4, 1993. (Jeff was portrayed by actor Brian Van Holt in the 2001 film “ Black Hawk Down .”)
May 18, 2024 · Eric Bana joins the cast of Black Hawk Down as Delta Force soldier Sergeant First Class Norm “Hoot” Gibson. Although chafing against authority, Hoot showed his dedication by returning to the battle multiple times to aid his fellow soldiers.
May 15, 2024 · LINCOLN, Maine (AP) — A U.S. Army special forces soldier who died while performing a rescue of a downed helicopter crew in Somalia was immortalized Monday with a memorial in his hometown....
May 15, 2024 · A new documentary, "Black Hawk Down: The Untold Story," showcases the role of the 10th Mountain Division in the legendary Battle of Mogadishu.The soldiers went to the two helicopter crash sites to recover equipment and look for survivors. They also rescued the Rangers and Delta operators stranded in the city. (Randall Larsen)
