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The Battle of Mogadishu (Somali: Maalintii Rangers, lit. '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 irregular citizens of south Mogadishu.
- 3–4 October 1993
Apr 19, 2024 · Battle of Mogadishu, battle between U.S. forces and Somali militia fighters in Mogadishu, Somalia, on October 3–4, 1993. It marked the end of a U.S.-led military intervention in Somalia, which had begun in 1992. U.S. forces had entered Somalia to protect the distribution of food aid, which was being hampered by local warlords in the absence ...
Feb 14, 2022 · On October 3, 1993, Task Force Ranger conducted a mission, expecting to overmatch the enemy and that everything would run smoothly. It was initially successful, but while U.S. troops tried to return to base, it turned into the 15-hour bloody battle known as the Battle of Mogadishu (Dotson, 2016).
Oct 2, 2018 · Learn how the 1993 urban combat in Somalia shaped the training and tactics of U.S. forces for the post-9/11 era. Hear from veterans, leaders and experts on the lessons, challenges and legacy of the fateful fight.
Twenty-five years after the 1993 battle that left 18 Americans and hundreds of Somalis dead, the author argues that we’ve learned the wrong lessons about fighting terrorism. He explores the consequences of the U.S. withdrawal from Somalia and the renewed U.S. involvement in the country.
Apr 16, 2022 · Learn about the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, a failed attempt by U.S. forces to capture Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid. Find out the background, the course, and the aftermath of the bloody conflict that inspired the movie "Black Hawk Down".
Oct 3, 2023 · The Battle of Mogadishu was a political and military disaster that forced our Special Operations Forces to recruit, train, and organize themselves differently. Out of respect for the sacrifices ...
