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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. The battle was part of the two-year-old Somali Civil War.
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 details of the operation, the casualties, the rescue efforts and the aftermath of the Battle of Mogadishu.
Aug 26, 2022 · Ridley Scott's war drama "Black Hawk Down" depicts the 1993 U.S. military operation in Mogadishu, Somalia with stunning realism. However, the film omits some important details, such as the rape conviction of a Ranger, the abduction of a warlord, and the fate of a helicopter crew.
Oct 10, 2013 · Last week marked the twentieth anniversary of the infamous Black Hawk Down incident where Somali militia fighters loyal to Mohammed Farah Aidid shot down two American helicopters using rocket ...
Sep 27, 2023 · Learn how a peacekeeping mission in Somalia turned into a bloody battle that inspired the film Black Hawk Down. Find out what happened to the U.S. troops who were shot down, captured, and rescued in Mogadishu in 1993.
The author of the best-selling book about the 1993 battle in Somalia argues that we’ve learned the wrong lessons about fighting terrorism. He explores the consequences of the U.S. withdrawal and the current U.S. involvement in Somalia.
Jun 20, 2016 · Three brave U.S. soldiers who fought against desperate odds in the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu tell their heroic story of survival in the Real Black Hawk Down. ...
