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Sep 14, 2023 · On October 3, 1993, Somali forces shot down three American Black Hawk helicopters, leaving U.S. soldiers stranded in a deadly firefight known as the Battle of Mogadishu. What was meant to be a 90-minute mission became a 15-hour battle as two American Black Hawk helicopters were shot out of the sky.
Aug 26, 2021 · The real-life Delta Forces soldier portrayed by Eric Bana in 'Black Hawk Down' tells the true story behind the movie's most iconic scene.
Apr 11, 2022 · Black Hawk Down. At the time, MSG Gordon was Sniper Team Leader during a joint-force assault mission to apprehend key advisers to Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid and the warlord himself if possible. The first phase of the assault went well, but shortly after an initial step, one of the Army’s Black Hawk helicopters providing insertion and ...
Sep 24, 2018 · FORT DRUM — A fierce battle involving Fort Drum soldiers in Somalia began on Oct. 3, 1993, with a radio transmission — “black hawk down.”. The majority of Americans learned about how U.S ...
Mar 30, 2019 · 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...
Sep 27, 2023 · The mission was a major fiasco, ultimately bringing an end to America’s peacekeeping campaign in Somalia, as President Bill Clinton withdrew U.S. troops shortly after the incident. This is the true story of Black Hawk Down and the Battle of Mogadishu.
