The True Story of Black Hawk Down
On October 3rd, 1993, 120 Delta Force Commandos and Army Rangers were dropped into the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia. Their mission was a fast daylight raid to kidnap lead terrorist Mohammed Farrah Aidid, who had been killing U.N. workers delivering food to starving Somalis. Aidid’s goal was to control the country by controlling all the food.
The U.S. raid went off with clockwork precision, until the unexpected happened. Two of the U.S. Black Hawk helicopters, the soldiers’ airlift out, were shot down. The mission abruptly changed to a rescue operation. Surrounded by Somali militia, a fierce firefight ensued that left American troops trapped and fighting for their lives. The ordeal left 18 American men dead, 70 wounded, with 3,000 Somalis casualties.
This brilliant documentary tells the true story of "Black Hawk Down" through the memories and voices of the American Special Forces survivors. Also included are Somali militiamen as they recount their harrowing experiences of battle.
The True Story of Black Hawk Down is a reminder of the bravery and determination of our armed forces and their creed and commitment to never leave a man behind.
Go watch this new movie released name MALBAT, it's on Netflix. Tells you the true story that the Malaysian Army Battalian Tigers helped the US army stranded .... one Malaysian soldier died in this event. Truly showed the movie Black Hawk Down hide the truth that Malaysian army helped at this event.
enough to lie
Americans are morons, what they don't say is that the reason they attacked the black hawks and American soldiers so viciously is because the US had bombed a peace summit between tribal elders before that.
The fact is Malaysia Army save US army.?
Go Somalis they wrecked those Americans to death
It is astounding that in some situations, Americans facilitate negative attack. It is in essence like they crave it. The real story is not something everyone knows about. It is extremely disgraceful how the government constantly lies to Americans. Quite frankly, even thinking of American lives as expendable and simply as bargaining chips in pursuing their interests. I am appalled by some things i have come across and extensively researched. Government has disgraced what the founding fathers intended.
I just want to say, our town in Iowa also had a solder with this Black Hawk group. He survived this event, but later - only three days later fell at another military assault. I would like to have a monument and really would like to have a black hawk, to commemorate a life that hasn't really be celebrated in his home town or really acknowledged - be it because he wasn't written into the book and movie ....but I think middle America would be well served and represented in their loss serving and defending America....who would I contact to help with this idea?
You just believe what you hear and listen to... This movie is just "made up" , lie and hide the truth ... They just want to blind you from the fact ... Trust me ... I am not lying ... We will not comment like this if it not true
Malay army help American soldiers when they surrounded by somalia soldiers... If Malaysian army doesn't save the them maybe all of them not safe... do not change history
where Malaysian army in this movie that saved the survivors ?
Amen Joey I stand by what you said 100%.
I taught the muslim from malaysia rescued the U.S Ranger.
@joey&therest What you see n heard about muslim in the news, they only let you saw the hill billy-oppressed muslim. We have an unlimited knowledge through the net. Why dont you give a chance to your self read or look through what islam is about. How other islam country looked like. its worth your time. If any or you my friends, see someone/organization killing innocent civilian in the name of Allah S.W.T (ex. ISIS, Al-Qaeda) those are muslim who are not practicing Islam. Muslim and Islam are different. You can just google it.
The movie shows how mismanaged the whole operation was many got killed because of bad leadership, planning, where was the tanks to massive air support.
This was a brutal and horrific event. The images that were displayed throughout the world did show the barbaric savagery of this ideological belief system.
From all that I've read, there's much in-fighting between the sunni, shiites, and wahhabi sects. They've been fighting and killing one another for a long time, and the world ought to let these sects settle their own differences.
I think it's past-time for America to get out of the arabic muslim part of the middle east. It's senseless to allow any more American soldiers lives be lost. It's time to pull all of the troops out, stop the immigration/refugee bullsh*t coming into the United States, and start deporting the ones that are already here, back to their country of origin.
When all of that is done and settled, be good neighbors and strive for peace. Give them one warning of what will happen if they attack or try to pull-off another 911.
If they decide to continue the jihad, carry-through with the warning; annihilate them.
that was not bravery but cowardness death of the 18 rangers n delta forces tought u lovely lesson actually we r not da 1ce dat regretin not u raided unarmed civilians what hve u been sayin be4 u came to Somalia there is no gun that can shoot the rangers n so on America learnt that they cant defeat Muslims so u growin up kids u blood may boil up but u cant change anythng da has happened
Larry M. Shelton MR.Clinton saw his power so he didnt want to lose again let ur brain work what u feel doesn't change da realy darlin grow up dnt think abou sendin any back up i wish u could meet a 1 Somali to show da hell u r
No body asked the Americans for help , they had their own interest , and they started firing guns , but at least it was a lesson to them and i swear to god more than 60 American soldiers died at that died because I was an eye witness what was happening at Mogadishu .
before the war we were listening the Radios and they were talking about something different from the reality such as well trained armies, heroes who don't scare and so on . God know what happened to them that day ,
No body asked the Americans for help , they had their own interest , and they started firing guns , but at least it was a lesson to them and i swear to god more than 60 American soldiers died at that day because I was an eye witness what was happening at Mogadishu .
before the war we were listening the Radios and they were talking about something different from the reality such as well trained armies, heroes who don't scare and so on . God know what happened to them that day
The first MALBAT company assembled at New Port and was ready for final orders at 1755 hours and the second company assembled at 1830 hours. They were mounted on 32 APCs. In just about two hours, the two companies under the Malaysian commander, Col Latiff, were ready to deploy and “the decision came from himand never from Kuala Lumpur.” After further planning, the task force commander decided that the coalition force for the operation was to comprise two U.S. QRF companies mounted on MALBAT APCs, but with Malaysian drivers, gunners, signallers, vehicle commanders, and officers. There was also another company of U.S. Rangers on HUMVEEs and one troop of Pakistani tanks (4 tanks only-added by me).
The coalition force departed New Port for Bakara Market at approximately 2325 hours. The rescue operation was under the command of LTC William David, USA. In the operation MALBAT sustained one soldier killed and six wounded as well ashaving four APCs (corrected by me from two APCs) destroyed. It was the combined effort by the Rangers, MALBAT, and Pakistani troops that resulted in success. It must be stressed that the whole operation from briefing to deployment and execution was done at night, which is inherently difficult and complex. Any delay was largely due to the force having to appreciate, coordinate, and plan what was a dangerous rescue operation.
At all stages of the effort MALBAT acted spontaneously under Col Latiff and did not refer to Kuala Lumpur.Testimony by MG Thomas M. Montgomery, USA, deputy force commander of UNOSOM II, and LTC William C. David, USA, commander of 2/14th Infantry, verifies these facts. The men and women of the Malaysian Armed Forces are a dedicated, disciplined, reliable, and courageous force. In peacekeeping missions, through diligent esprit de corps, willingness to cooperate, and self sacrifice, they have gained a reputation for trust and prowess. The “Malaysian Tigers” are respected and accepted wherever they go. With the highest esteem for JFQI request that you print this letter to correct the record.
—Col Chia Chan Sing, RMAF
Defense Attaché
The source....
the fact is the Malaysians did have a hand in saving U.S troops,
The 19th Batalion Royal Malay Regiment as well as Malaysian special forces (GGK)...1 Malaysian died and seven were wounded..U.S people should know the real fact...
Do you have list of the men killed? Involved?
Brave American Heros. Thinking of all the military this Memorial Day. Thank you for your sacrifices and your bravery.
Brave American Heros ! Thank you !
I saw for the first time black hawk down. I was truly amazed at how the movie was a lot like the real thing, but what makes me pissed is how that sonofabitch president clinton did not send any back up for our boys who died fighting those bastards. if it had been me i'd have sent a amour unit of tanks, support aircraft of f16's and bombed those black bastards straight to hell.
It was the night stalkers not the delta forces thank you my father was in black hawk down....!!!!!!!!!!!!