The Battle of Mogadishu: Firsthand Accounts from the Men of Task Force Ranger | 
|  | | | Title: | The Battle of Mogadishu: Firsthand Accounts from the Men of Task Force Ranger | | Author: | Matt Eversmann (Editor)
Dan Schilling (Editor) | | Publisher: | Presidio Press | | Type: | Book / Mass Market Paperback | | Publication Date: | 25 July, 2006 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0345466683 / 9780345466686 | | List Price: | $7.99 | | Amazon Price: | $7.99 | |
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“No matter how skilled the writer of nonfiction, you are always getting the story secondhand. Here’s a chance to go right to the source. . . . These men were there.”
–MARK BOWDEN (from the Foreword)
It started as a mission to capture a Somali warlord. It turned into a disastrous urban firefight and death-defying rescue operation that shocked the world and rattled a great nation. Now the 1993 battle for Mogadishu, Somalia–the incident that was the basis of the book and film Black Hawk Down–is remembered by the men who fought and survived it. Six of the best in our military recall their brutal experiences and brave contributions in these never-before-published, firstperson accounts.
“Operation Gothic Serpent,” by Matt Eversmann: As a “chalk” leader, Eversmann was part of the first group of Rangers to “fast rope” from the Black Hawk helicopters. It was his chalk that suffered the first casualty of the battle.
“Sua Sponte: Of Their Own Accord,” by Raleigh Cash: Responsible for controlling and directing fire support for the platoon, Cash entered the raging battle in the ground convoy sent to rescue his besieged brothers in arms.
“Through My Eyes,” by Mike Kurth: One of only two African Americans in the battle, Kurth confronted his buddies’ deaths, realizing that “the only people whom I had let get anywhere near me since I was a child were gone.”
“What Was Left Behind,” by John Belman: He roped into the biggest firefight of the battle and considers some of the mistakes that were made, such as using Black Hawk helicopters to provide sniper cover.
“Be Careful What You Wish For,” by Tim Wilkinson: He was one of the Air Force pararescuemen or PJs–the highly trained specialists for whom “That Others May Live” is no catchphrase but a credo–and sums up his incomprehensible courage as “just holding up my end of the deal on a bad day.”
“On Friendship and Firefights,” by Dan Schilling: As a combat controller, he was one of the original planners for the deployment of SOF forces to Mogadishu in the spring of 1993. During the battle, he survived the initial assault and carnage of the vehicle convoys only to return to the city to rescue his two closest friends, becoming, literally, “Last Out.”
With America’s withdrawal from Somalia an oft-cited incitement to Osama bin Laden, it is imperative to revisit this seminal military mission and learn its lessons from the men who were there and, amazingly, are still here.
From the Hardcover edition.
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Customer Reviews:
• A Worthy Addition To Black Hawk Down. 31 March, 2007
This is a nice addition to the Black Hawk Down book and movie. Basically it is the story of six soldiers who were part of the battle in 1993. Yes, this book is not Black Hawk Down, but it does provide additional insight into this battle. I thought the six authors did well in providing their own picture of the battle. All six had different perspectives on what happened and this is shown through their stories.
If you have one book to read about this battle, it would be Black Hawk Down. However, this is a nice addition for those interested in knowing further info on this infamous battle.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A133ZC2Z8MAIED
• The Book And The Movie Are Different 27 July, 2007
I really enjoyed this book! I read it in one week because it was so interesting when I started reading it I couldn't put it down. One thing that really grabbed my attention vividly is that when the troops in Somalia went out on patrol they said that when the Somalian's saw that there were Americians in the streets they would stop fighting each other and turn thier attention toward the Americans and start firing at them!
After I read this book, I couldn't watch the movie anymore because the book and the movie are somewhat different. It's kind of hard to watch the movie and see events unfold that didn't actually happen. For instance, the movie portrays Eversman as being in the stronghold with Kurth and some of the other Rangers all night after securing the Super 61 crash site and maybe I missed it somewhere in the book but I don't remember reading that. From what I read, Eversman went back to the airport after the hostage snatch. The movie is more "Hollywood" I think although the movie is very good but I think Eversman's version is told more accurately and more detailed. I really enjoyed it!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A3IYV3U8WI03HT
• Not Very Good, And Short... 06 July, 2006
the title pretty much says it all. read blackhawk down instead...
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2FOZVHA7922QG
• True Heroism 28 July, 2008
His book was excellantly written from the viewpoint of a soldier caught up in a political nightmare. He served his country with dignity and pride in the Battle of Mogadishu, Somalia.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A3PE5DUM0K6XGB
• A Must Read If You The Soldiers Point Of View 16 November, 2008
A very good book written from the soldiers point of view. This book along with "In the Company of Heroes" and also "Night Stalkers" are must reads if you want a personel view of combat and survival.
- Reviewed by customer ID: AIWO9S3W2KM5L
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