Black Hawk Down, these four words make most people first think of a Hollywood blockbuster. However, this is not just a movie, there is a real historical event behind it, and under the fame, let's dig deeper and reinterpret it together. Black Hawk Falls
The incident originally took place in Somalia in 1993, when the United States ordered the capture of the local warlord Aideed, who was in crisis of Taoism. On 3 and 4 October 1993, 18 Americans were killed and 73 others wounded in intensive fighting in downtown Mogadishu. The battle is often referred to as the "Battle of Mogadishu", or "Black Hawk Down", after two Black Hawks were shot down in the battle.
In this operation, the U.S. team encountered strong resistance. It is assumed that the number of ** on the Somali side is between 300 and 800, but the exact number is still unclear. The whole of Mogadishu is full of hostile militias, who control most of the city. The U.S. combat teams encountered great difficulties because they lacked accurate intelligence and could not foresee an attack by Somali militias.
Black Hawk Falls"The name also stems from the fact that two UH-60 Black Hawks*** were shot down by surface-to-air missiles in a fierce street fight. The rescue team was dispatched to carry out the rescue, but during the operation, it was heavily attacked by Somali militias, which seriously affected the rescue process for a time. In the end, the battle lasted 15 hours, and the heavy American troops paid a huge price in terms of supplies and morale.
The battle reversed the U.S. policy of military intervention in Somalia and led the U.S. to reassess its decision to deploy troops to Africa. Not only that, but the battle also had a lasting impact on the U.S. military, which later deepened the U.S. military's understanding of urban combat, leading to a series of tactical and equipment improvements.
To this day,"Black Hawk Falls"Nearly 30 years have passed since this incident. However, when these four words are mentioned again, we can still think of a film that depicts the heroic struggle of soldiers, the good and evil of human nature, and the deep thinking about war, and what makes us reflect on that unforgettable history.
Overall, the Black Hawk Fall incident was a lesson to remember history, which touched people's awareness of the war and had a profound impact on the whole world. But more importantly, it is an opportunity to re-examine human nature and understand the valor and courage of war, as well as the cost.