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  1. 1 day ago · '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.

  2. 4 days ago · Directed by Ridley Scott and based on a true story, Black Hawk Down tells the gripping tale of Operation Gothic Serpent, a daring mission undertaken by 160 elite U.S. soldiers in October 1993. The ...

  3. Jul 8, 2024 · On this date nearly 100 U.S. Army Rangers, commanded by Capt. Mike Steele, were dropped by helicopter deep into the capital city of Mogadishu to capture two top lieutenants of a Somali warlord.

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    3 days ago · Scott's next film, Black Hawk Down (2001), featuring Tom Hardy in his film debut, was based on a group of stranded US soldiers fighting for their lives in Somalia; Scott was nominated for an Oscar for Best Director.

  5. Jul 19, 2024 · Black Hawk Down is a 2001 war film directed by Ridley Scott, based on the non-fiction book by journalist Mark Bowden. The movie portrays the events during the Battle of Mogadishu when a Black Hawk helicopter was shot down, leading to intense fighting between U.S. forces and Somali militia.

  6. Jul 9, 2024 · Durant talks about the Somalia raid and the experiences he had while in captivity. He spoke extensively with actor Ron Eldard, who portrayed him in the 2001 film Black Hawk Down, which depicts the events of the raid. In 2003, Durant published a book, In the Company of Heroes, in which he chronicled his military career and his captivity.

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  8. Jul 10, 2024 · Behind Enemy Lines parallels Black Hawk Down through its narrative of a military officer thrust into hostile territory, emphasizing the tension between individual initiative and the larger machinery of war in a thrilling survival and action context.

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