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Jun 17, 2024 · As the operation was ongoing, Somali forces shot down three American Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters using RPG-7s, with two crashing deep in hostile territory. A desperate defense of the two downed helicopters began and fighting lasted through the night to defend the survivors of the crashes.
Jun 11, 2024 · Although the UN operated with success in the Somali countryside, the situation in Mogadishu deteriorated. Somalis loyal to Mohammed Farah Aidid, a leader of the Habr Gidr clan, opposed UN activities and, on 5 June, Aidid supporters ambushed Pakistani peacekeepers, killing twenty-five and wounding fifty-four.
4 days ago · For more than a quarter century, the story of the Battle of Mogadishu, popularized by both the book and film versions of “Black Hawk Down,” has focused on the Army Rangers and Delta Force team members caught in the worst urban combat the U.S. military had seen since the Vietnam War.
Jun 11, 2024 · What began as a raid in Somalia’s capital turned into an 18-hour firefight, and Lechner and his fellow Rangers and Delta Force operators were surrounded and outnumbered after they came to the aid of two American Black Hawk helicopter crews shot down by insurgents.
Jun 16, 2024 · "Black Hawk Down" is a war movie directed by Ridley Scott (who also directed “Alien”, one of the best horror franchises ever). It's based on the 1999 non-fiction book of the same name by...
5 days ago · The 10th Mountain Division is also a prominent element of the book Black Hawk Down and film by the same name, which portrays the Battle of Mogadishu and the division's participation in that conflict.
5 days ago · June 22, 2024. Randy Shughart stands as a symbol of valor and sacrifice in American military history. A United States Army Delta Force operator, Shughart’s extraordinary bravery during the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993 earned him a posthumous Medal of Honor. His story is one of dedication, courage, and unwavering commitment to his comrades.
