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The Battle of Mogadishu (Somali: Maalintii Rangers, lit. '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 irregulars of south Mogadishu.
2011-06-15 16:37 Derfel73 564×816 (35516 bytes) Removed errors caused by flowing text.; 2011-06-15 15:59 Derfel73 564×816 (55385 bytes) Map of Mogadishu during the 1993 battle of Mogadishu.
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The 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, more commonly known as Black Hawk Down, was detailed by the U.S. Army and lasted from October 3 to October 4 in 1993.. Task Force Ranger under fire in Somalia - October 3, 1993 A map of the main battle sites during the Battle of Mogadishu.
The Radio Mogadishu compound coincidentally happened to be the site of AWSS 5. [11] June 5th, 1993, would be the first inspection of the AWSS. [12] On the afternoon of Friday June 4th, the day before the battle, UNOSOM notified General Aidid's headquarters that they were planning to inspect six of his arms storage sites. [18]
Jan. 1—A Derry native, who was killed in action 28 years ago while serving in Somalia, is in line to posthumously receive the Army's second-highest decoration. Sgt. First Class Earl Fillmore Jr ...
The SNF was a political revolutionary movement and armed militia in Somalia.Initially made up of loyalists to former President of Somalia Siad Barre and the remnants of the Somali National Army forces after his ouster from office, the SNF's intent and goal was to recapture Mogadishu and reinstate Barre's regime.
Mogadishu is under control of its people." [10] The ICU's success has been attributed to the Islamic movement's ability to transcend clan politics. [11] Following Mogadishu's fall, there were two competing rallies. Mogadishu's largest clan, the Abgaal, held a rally in the city's northern part, reportedly drawing about 3000. AP reports the ...