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In September, Somali militia used RPGs to attack U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters, damaging at least one that managed to return to base. Then, at 2 a.m. on 25 September—a week before the Battle of Mogadishu—the SNA used an RPG to shoot down a Black Hawk (callsign Courage 53) while it was on patrol.
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Sep 14, 2023 · Learn how a mission to capture Somali warlord Aidid turned into a 15-hour firefight that killed 18 American soldiers and downed two Black Hawk helicopters in 1993. Discover the real history behind the book and film Black Hawk Down and the heroes who fought in Mogadishu.
Aug 26, 2022 · Ridley Scott's war drama depicts the 1993 American military operation in Somalia with stunning realism, but also omits some important details. Learn about the changed name of a rapist, the exaggerated abduction of a warlord, the new career of a hero, and more.
The author of the best-selling book about the 1993 battle in Somalia argues that the U.S. has learned the wrong lessons from the debacle and is now escalating its involvement in the country. He describes the current situation in Somalia and the challenges of fighting terrorism there.
“For the first time in my career, we were on the defense. That shook me.” Brad Halling, retired Army Special Operations.This is the inside story of survival ...
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When 18 American soldiers were killed and images broadcast of bodies dragged through the streets of an enigmatic African city, it was a horrible blow to the national psyche. In a 2-hour review of...
Watch the true stories of modern war heroes who survived in hostile environments, including the Black Hawk Down incident in Mogadishu. The series features interviews and reenactments of six episodes, including the first one that premiered on June 28.
