“The real story that inspired Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down.”
★7.4(56)·2025·52m·Ended·Documentary · War & Politics
In extraordinary detail, US soldiers and Somali fighters recall the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu and the now-famous downing of three Black Hawk helicopters.
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Episodes
53m
1. This Is Not New York
Somalia, 1993. An effort to end famine and civil war turns violent when a US mission to take out a rebel leader ends in the death of multiple civilians.
47m
2. A Wall of Lead
A routine raid to capture two of Aidid's lieutenants turns into a chaotic rescue operation when the Army Rangers are met with fierce Somali counterfire.
56m
3. No Way Out
As news of the botched Black Hawk operation rattles America, video of a captive pilot shocks the globe. Will he be rescued?
Story & Production Details
Created BySam Hobkinson, Jack Macinnes
Release DateFeb 10, 2025
Original Languageen
Total Episodes3 Episodes
ProductionRSA Films
