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'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
Oct 1, 2021 · Current U.S. Army Rangers look at photos of 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment Rangers in action in Somalia in 1993 before 18 former members of the unit were awarded Silver Stars for their...
Apr 3, 2024 · Immortalized by the 2001 blockbuster movie "Black Hawk Down," the real battle between U.S. troops and Somali militiamen occurred from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 1993. Moores was assigned to Task...
Though the Army Rangers, Delta Force operators, 10th Mountain Division soldiers and other service members who took part in the fight would be recognized for their heroism, the battle signaled the...
Jan 4, 2023 · The “Day of the Rangers” refers to the first Battle of Mogadishu, which is famously known as the Blackhawk Down incident. On that day, 18 Americans were killed while fighting against up to a thousand Somali warlord fighters. While it was a loss for the Americans, it was not necessarily a defeat.
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Apr 2, 2024 · Retired U.S. Army Maj. Larry Moores received the Silver Star Medal on March 25, over three decades after he fought in the streets of Mogadishu, Somalia, as a member of Task Force Ranger. As a...
Sep 27, 2023 · During the battle, Somali militants shot down two Black Hawk helicopters with rocket-propelled grenades, killing some — but not all — of the crew members. Those left behind at the crash sites quickly found themselves surrounded by Somali militiamen, and soon, a rescue operation was underway.
