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1 day ago · 'Day of the Rangers'), also known as the Black Hawk Down Incident, was part of Operation Gothic Serpent. It was fought on 3–4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia, between forces of the United States—supported by UNOSOM II—against the forces of the Somali National Alliance (SNA) and armed irregulars of south Mogadishu.
3 days ago · One such story that has left a lasting impact on me is the Battle of Mogadishu, which took place on October 3, 1993, in Somalia. This battle, popularized by the film “Black Hawk Down,” saw the downing of two U.S. helicopters and the deaths of 18 American soldiers.
May 17, 2024 · The story is based on true events that took place on October 3, 1993. A group of U.S. Army Rangers and Delta Force soldiers were sent on a mission to capture a Somali warlord, but things quickly spiraled out of control. The film showcases the brutal and chaotic nature of urban warfare.
May 8, 2024 · May 8, 2024 | History, Military/War, Videos. Black Hawk Down (2001) is a film based on the true events of the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993 and portrays an intense and harrowing account of the conflict. The movie was written and directed by Ridley Scott and stars Josh Hartnett, Eric Bana, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore, Sam Shepard, and many other ...
May 15, 2024 · A new documentary tells the story of the 10th Mountain Division soldiers who rescued those Rangers and Delta operators. “Black Hawk Down: The Untold Story,” is a documentary made by retired Air Force Col. Randall Larsen, who also served in the Army during his 32-year military career.
4 days ago · The United Nations Operation in Somalia II ( UNOSOM II) was the second phase of the United Nations intervention in Somalia and took place from March 1993 until March 1995, following the outbreak of the Somali Civil War in 1991. UNOSOM II carried on from the transitory United States -controlled (UN-sanctioned) Unified Task Force (UNITAF), which ...
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. Master ...
