#9177
Mentioned in 4 episodes
Black Hawk Down
Book • 1999
This book narrates the harrowing ordeal of the Battle of Mogadishu, where 99 elite American soldiers of Task Force Ranger were sent on a mission to capture two top lieutenants of a renegade warlord.
The mission, expected to take about an hour, turned into a 15-hour battle.
Bowden's narrative captures the intensity of the situation through the eyes of the soldiers and Somali civilians, using extensive interviews, classified combat video, and radio transcripts.
The battle resulted in 18 American soldiers dead, dozens injured, and significant casualties among the Somali population.
The book is a gripping look at modern warfare, highlighting the chaos, bravery, and tragic outcomes of the conflict.
The mission, expected to take about an hour, turned into a 15-hour battle.
Bowden's narrative captures the intensity of the situation through the eyes of the soldiers and Somali civilians, using extensive interviews, classified combat video, and radio transcripts.
The battle resulted in 18 American soldiers dead, dozens injured, and significant casualties among the Somali population.
The book is a gripping look at modern warfare, highlighting the chaos, bravery, and tragic outcomes of the conflict.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 4 episodes
Mentioned by Jocko Willink when discussing the Battle of Mogadishu.
58 snips
466: Some Lessons Are Learned By Getting Smacked In The Face. With Lt. James Lechner
Mentioned as a game.
254. Inside Timi Studio: How Call of Duty Mobile Set the Stage for Delta Force
William Fichtner recounts meeting Kim Coates during its production.
S2 Ep67: S2E15: "The Message" with guest William Fichtner aka "Mahone"
