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Black Hawk DownPublisher: Journeyman
Length: 56mins
Location: Somalia
Copyright: ©KR Video
Published: 1 Dec, 1997
Last Updated: 23 May, 2011
Ref: 402
Length: 56mins
Location: Somalia
Copyright: ©KR Video
Published: 1 Dec, 1997
Last Updated: 23 May, 2011
Ref: 402
It began as a mission of mercy, to feed the starving in Somalia. But within a year American military forces would be killing - and killed by - those they came to save. Exclusive interviews, footage and US military material shows the reality behind America's troubled intervention in Somalia
We reveal exclusive US Army radio transmissions of the climatic battle of Oct 3rd 1993, as two US helicopters are shot down. These were bringing in marines to the rescue of US troops under fire as they abandoned their mission to capture Aideed. Speaking to Americans and Somalis who were involved, we unravel the hour-by-hour drama.
US helicopters lowered troops armed to the teeth into the heart of Mogadishu. In the black of night the silence was an illusion as Somali gunmen advanced by the hundreds. But within minutes the hapless Americans came under fierce fire. Fighting for the first time, many of the young marines had been thrown into a nightmare they were not prepared for, one in which 19 Americans died.
The radio tapes sound like Apocalypse Now. '. we got a black hawk crashed in the city . Going in hard! . We're taking a lot of RPG fire .' At the height of the battle US forces were involved in the nastiest piece of action seen
since the Vietnam war, and it's the detail that makes this narrative full of tension. 'I've got urgent casualties at the crash site . people still alive in the wreckage. If you tuck in tight pick that sucker out . we're running out of medical supplies and ammo.'
A member of the US forces involved in the bid to capture warlord Aideed candidly describes 'turning the handle' of a meat grinder of death. In one day the Americans estimate they killed more than a 1000 Somalis. We speak to the US envoy, Admiral Howe, who saw months of hard work destroyed as the UN and US collided with Aideed and his fighters. Those same Somalis today speak of their lack of remorse for dragging the bodies of US marines through the streets of Mogadishu.
On July 12th, nearly 80 Somali elders were killed by US gunships firing into a building in Mogadishu. In revenge for that attack 4 international journalists were hacked to death as they worked. How did America go from guardian angel to imperialistic devil? Did the US leadership bargain for the unique Somali environment? Black Hawk Down takes the viewer behind the headlines to reconstruct this perverse Alice in Wonderland battle.
With thousands of civilian lives lost and millions in international peace keeping reserves spent, the Somalia story is an important backdrop to the question of foreign military intervention.
We reveal exclusive US Army radio transmissions of the climatic battle of Oct 3rd 1993, as two US helicopters are shot down. These were bringing in marines to the rescue of US troops under fire as they abandoned their mission to capture Aideed. Speaking to Americans and Somalis who were involved, we unravel the hour-by-hour drama.
US helicopters lowered troops armed to the teeth into the heart of Mogadishu. In the black of night the silence was an illusion as Somali gunmen advanced by the hundreds. But within minutes the hapless Americans came under fierce fire. Fighting for the first time, many of the young marines had been thrown into a nightmare they were not prepared for, one in which 19 Americans died.
The radio tapes sound like Apocalypse Now. '. we got a black hawk crashed in the city . Going in hard! . We're taking a lot of RPG fire .' At the height of the battle US forces were involved in the nastiest piece of action seen
since the Vietnam war, and it's the detail that makes this narrative full of tension. 'I've got urgent casualties at the crash site . people still alive in the wreckage. If you tuck in tight pick that sucker out . we're running out of medical supplies and ammo.'
A member of the US forces involved in the bid to capture warlord Aideed candidly describes 'turning the handle' of a meat grinder of death. In one day the Americans estimate they killed more than a 1000 Somalis. We speak to the US envoy, Admiral Howe, who saw months of hard work destroyed as the UN and US collided with Aideed and his fighters. Those same Somalis today speak of their lack of remorse for dragging the bodies of US marines through the streets of Mogadishu.
On July 12th, nearly 80 Somali elders were killed by US gunships firing into a building in Mogadishu. In revenge for that attack 4 international journalists were hacked to death as they worked. How did America go from guardian angel to imperialistic devil? Did the US leadership bargain for the unique Somali environment? Black Hawk Down takes the viewer behind the headlines to reconstruct this perverse Alice in Wonderland battle.
With thousands of civilian lives lost and millions in international peace keeping reserves spent, the Somalia story is an important backdrop to the question of foreign military intervention.
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Posted: Apr 01 2010, 06:30 Report AbuseHi
Posted: Jun 05 2010, 21:38 Report AbuseIts time we took responsibility for the world that we are all complicit in creating., Stand up and demand ENOUGH , of this Sham , this house of cards built on the suffering of the many for the ignorant benefit of the few. The whole mindless , worm infested System we allow to dictate our reality , our Children s future , All of it from. Operation Iraqi freedom,to Mutually Assured Destruction ,
Posted: Jun 25 2010, 00:10 Report AbuseI am a fan of the movie Black hawk Down and I was looking for a more indepth look into the real story and I came across your page
Posted: Jan 26 2011, 03:02 Report Abusei understand totally the predicament of the marines in somalia when i saw d movie black hawk down.i was touch to the spine n felt pity for them because in my own opinion they meant well.i would love to watch the film again please.
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Posted: Feb 13 2011, 14:01 Report AbuseIgbokwe and Jouneyman,
Posted: Feb 20 2011, 02:58 Report AbuseThe Rangers are US Army Rangers, not Marines. The Marines were part of the UN Peacekeeping Forces distributing food before this happened. I was an Army Ranger with 6 tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. The problem with what happened is Bill Clintons lack of care and dedication. He allowed 100 Army Rangers and Delta to be pinned downed with no help from any follow on forces. So, get it right. NO MARINES were involved with this battle. US ARMY RANGERS. US ARMY DELTA, US ARMY 160 SOAR helicopter pilots, US AIR FORCE Combat Controllers.
Interesting documentary
Posted: Feb 20 2011, 20:49 Report Abusei like the movie, it keeps me wanting for more and more of it
Posted: Feb 22 2011, 08:51 Report Abusevery informative
Posted: Mar 06 2011, 03:22 Report Abusethis is my first time to visit this site. i've read many good comments about it and i'd love to give it a try!
Posted: Mar 21 2011, 10:44 Report Abuseinformative
Posted: Apr 06 2011, 03:17 Report Abuse@RANGER MIKE you are 100% correct! ARMY RANGERS IT WAS! My sister and brother-in-law were stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY and were next door neighbors to Donovan and Sharri Briley. Donovan was one of the US ARMY RANGERS KIA during the Somolia fiasco. GO ARMY! Hooah!
Posted: Jun 07 2011, 19:31 Report Abusei hope its good stuff
Posted: Jul 29 2011, 19:22 Report Abuseinformative
Posted: Nov 03 2011, 10:02 Report Abuseno comments
Posted: Nov 07 2011, 11:05 Report Abusevery informative................
Posted: Nov 23 2011, 13:12 Report Abusevery informative................
Posted: Nov 23 2011, 13:13 Report Abusesorry,my uncleinclude in that accident,but something fact is malaysian royalarmy have a brave for help us ranger in black hawk accident...their always cometo hell fire line....please dont cheat!
Posted: Dec 26 2011, 12:35 Report Abuse