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Book Synopsis: Already a classic of war reporting and now reissued as a Grove Press paperback, Black Hawk Down is Mark Bowden’s brilliant account of the longest sustained firefight involving American troops since the Vietnam War. On October 3, 1993, about a hundred elite U.S. soldiers were dropped by helicopter into the teeming market in the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia. Their mission was to abduct two top lieutenants of a Somali warlord and return to base. It was supposed to take an hour. Instead, they found themselves pinned down through a long and terrible night fighting against thousands of heavily-armed Somalis. The following morning, eighteen Americans were dead and more than seventy had been badly wounded.
Drawing on interviews from both sides, army records, audiotapes, and videos (some of the material is still classified), Bowden’s minute-by-minute narrative is one of the most exciting accounts of modern combat ever written—a riveting story that captures the heroism, courage, and brutality of battle.
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Experience the gripping tale of bravery and relentless determination with Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War. This timeless classic of war reporting, now reissued as a Grove Press paperback, takes you deep into the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia on that fateful day in October 1993. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary mission of a hundred elite U.S. soldiers, dropped into a teeming market to abduct two top lieutenants of a notorious Somali warlord. Little did they know, they were about to face a night of unimaginable horror, battling thousands of heavily-armed Somalis. Bowden's masterful storytelling and meticulous research bring to life a minute-by-minute narrative, making this one of the most thrilling accounts of modern combat ever written. Discover the heroism, courage, and the harsh realities of battle in the face of overwhelming odds.
Uncover the untold stories of the men who fought valiantly in the longest sustained firefight involving American troops since the Vietnam War. As you turn the pages of Black Hawk Down, you'll be transported to the tense streets of Mogadishu, feeling the palpable fear and adrenaline of these brave soldiers who never backed down. Bowden's remarkable access to interviews from both sides, coupled with classified material, army records, audiotapes, and videos, provides an unmatched level of detail and authenticity to this unparalleled account. Prepare to be captivated by the remarkable courage and resilience demonstrated by these soldiers as they face unimaginable adversity.
Now is your chance to own a piece of history. Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War puts you right in the midst of the action, giving you a front-row seat to the heroism and brutality of battle. This extraordinary narrative will keep you on the edge of your seat, turning page after page as you delve deeper into the gripping accounts. Whether you're a military enthusiast, a history buff, or simply looking for an exhilarating read, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Take the plunge into the heart-stopping events of October 3, 1993, and discover the true meaning of courage.
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