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Gothic Serpent
Black Hawk Down Mogadishu 1993
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Gothic Serpent
Tells the story of Task Force Ranger - a unit of US Rangers and Special Forces - and their attempt to capture the lieutenants of the Somali warlord Muhamed Farrah Aideed, during the 1993 United Nations' humanitarian relief mission. Containing maps, this title offers a retelling of this battle that had far-reaching impact on US military policy.
A detailed study of the strategy and pitfalls of Operation Gothic Serpent in Somalia.
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This book tells the story of Task Force Ranger – a unit of US Rangers and Special Forces – and their attempt to capture the lieutenants of the Somali warlord Muhamed Farrah Aideed, during the 1993 United Nations' humanitarian relief mission.
What started as a simple snatch-and-grab mission quickly degenerated into a desperate battle for survival when US Black Hawk helicopters were struck by rocket-propelled grenades and crashed into the streets of Mogadishu. Racing to save the crew, Task Force Ranger was surrounded by mobs of hostile Somali gunmen. The battle in the city raged all night as the better-equipped and better-trained US forces kept the nearly overwhelming numbers of Somalis at bay.
Finally, battered, bloodied, and low on ammunition, the Task Force was rescued by a combined UN and US relief force and extracted to safety. Containing detailed maps and declassified information, this is a dramatic retelling of a brutal battle that had a far-reaching impact on US military policy.
Gothic Serpent by Clayton K. S. Chun provides a gripping account of this intense military operation and its consequences.
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Gothic Serpent by Clayton K. S. Chun is praised for its detailed analysis of the military operation conducted in Somalia in the early 1990s. Reviewers appreciate its thorough research and insightful perspectives on urban warfare and Special Forces tactics, which contribute to a better understanding of the complexities involved in modern military engagements. However, some readers feel that its dense narrative might be more suited to those already familiar with military history.
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ISBN: 9781849085847
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 May 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Illustration: 10 b/w; 79 col
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Alan Gilliland
- Illustrated by Johnny Shumate
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 178.0mm
Height: 244.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 80
About the Author
Clayton K.S. Chun, Ph.D., is on the U.S. Army War College faculty at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania where he teaches courses on national security, strategy, and economics. He completed a military career in the U.S. Air Force and has published work in the fields of national security, military history, and economics.
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