¶ … Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War by Mark Bowden. Specifically, it will contain a general book report on the book, with emphasis on the leadership qualities of the Rangers in Somalia. "Black Hawk Down" was first serialized in the "Philadelphia Enquirer" by the author, Mark Bowden. The book was made into a commercially successful film that chronicles one U.S. Army Ranger mission in Mogadishu, Somalia when a United Nations Aid mission was operating in the country. Shortly after this mission and its' loss of U.S. soldiers, the Clinton administration withdrew the United States from Somalia. The story in the film is well-known, but the book goes into much more detail, and many of the situations change from the fictional account of the film, which was dressed up for Hollywood.
From the beginning, the plan related in "Black Hawk Down," to swoop into Mogadishu and grab two of General Aidid's lieutenants seemed well planned and easily executed. The Rangers and Delta Force members knew their duties, and planners felt the entire mission would not take more than an hour or so. The men were eager to begin a real assignment, and act on their training and discipline. It is clear the men on this mission were well trained and well equipped for their mission. As the author notes early on in the text, "The Rangers trained for war full-time. They were fitter, faster, and first" (Bowden 8-9). They were young, they were dedicated, and they were the cream of Army training and motivation. The logistics seemed simple, and so did the mission.
Throughout this book, one of the most important themes is the brotherhood of the soldiers. This is the glue that holds them together, and the strength they take with them into battle. The Army creates a "band of brothers" and that is clearly indicated by these men who will not leave one of their brothers behind after the mission goes sour. This is indicated when the men rush the wounded Blackburn to a Humvee to get him out of the area, when the book also points out the competition so evident between units and divisions in the Army. This competition...
sensory senses and stressors encountered by soldiers in the firefight from the book Blackhawk Down. The special forces that took part in this mission certainly had plenty of sensory and stressor inputs. It was on the night of October 3, 1993 that an assault force of 75 U.S. Rangers and 40 Delta Force commandos rappelled from 17 helicopters into a meeting of Habr Gidr clan leaders in the middle
Race and U.S. Imperialism When analyzing European imperialism (particularly that which occurred within the United States) it is crucial to note the role that race played in it. There is evidence that indicates that at one point, race itself became more of a factor in the justification of imperialism and the institutions which facilitated it and engendered its success than even religion did. Race was principally used to account for a
Battle of Mogadishu, October 1993 According to Alex De Waal (1998), U.S. helicopters fired at least 50,000 Alpha 165 and 63 rockets on 3 October 1993 during the course of the battle near the Olympic Hotel in Mogadishu, in which eighteen U.S. soldiers died and one was captured. "The importance of this inglorious episode in American military history lies not only in the as-yet-undocumented carnage among the residents of Somalia's capital
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This is important, because this flight school is larger and has a variety of programs to offer. If at some point, someone decides that want to study other forms of aviation, this school would be ideal at learning for much as possible. ("MVP Accomplishments," 2010) Mc Air Aviation offers students the ability to complete most of the course work, through a self-study format. Where, students will complete the basic written
American Way of War Many people point to an American way of war. The author of this report will explore whether there is any content or credence to that statement. There are some common themes and trends when it comes to American wars and how they are fought. There has also been a lot of variance, even from war to war and in the same arenas. The class for which this
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