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Black Hawk Down | 
 enlarge | Author: Mark Bowden
Publisher: Corgi Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 51297
Media: Paperback
Edition: New edition
Pages: 576
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 3.9 x 1.3
ISBN: 0552999652
Dewey Decimal Number: 355
EAN: 9780552999656
ASIN: 0552999652
Publication Date: January 7, 2002
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Amazon.co.uk Review
In Black Hawk Down journalist Mark Bowden delivers a strikingly detailed account of the 1993 nightmare operation in Mogadishu that left 18 American soldiers dead and many more wounded. This early foreign-policy disaster for the Clinton administration led to the resignation of Secretary of Defence Les Aspin and a total troop withdrawal from Somalia. Bowden does not spend much time considering the context; instead he provides a moment-by-moment chronicle of what happened in the air and on the ground. His gritty narrative tells of how Rangers and elite Delta Force troops embarked on a mission to capture a pair of high-ranking deputies to warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid only to find themselves surrounded in a hostile African city. Their high-tech MH-60 Black Hawk helicopters had been shot down and a number of other miscues left them trapped through the night. Bowden describes Mogadishu as a place of Mad Max--like anarchy--implying strongly that there was never any peace for the supposed peacekeepers to keep. He makes full use of the defence bureaucracy's extensive paper trail--which includes official reports, investigations and even radio transcripts--to describe the combat with great accuracy, right down to the actual dialogue. He supplements this with hundreds of his own interviews, turning Black Hawk Down into a completely authentic non-fiction novel, a lively page-turner that will make readers feel like they're standing beside the embattled troops. This will quickly be realised as a modern military classic. --John J. Miller
Amazon.co.uk Review
Journalist Mark Bowden delivers a strikingly detailed account of the 1993 nightmare operation in Mogadishu that left 18 American soldiers dead and many more wounded. This early foreign-policy disaster for the Clinton administration led to the resignation of Secretary of Defence Les Aspin and a total troop withdrawal from Somalia. Bowden does not spend much time considering the context; instead he provides a moment-by-moment chronicle of what happened in the air and on the ground. His gritty narrative tells of how Rangers and elite Delta Force troops embarked on a mission to capture a pair of high-ranking deputies to warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid only to find themselves surrounded in a hostile African city. Their high-tech MH-60 Black Hawk helicopters had been shot down and a number of other miscues left them trapped through the night. Bowden describes Mogadishu as a place of Mad Max-like anarchy-- implying strongly that there was never any peace for the supposed peacekeepers to keep. He makes full use of the defence bureaucracy's extensive paper trail--which includes official reports, investigations and even radio transcripts--to describe the combat with great accuracy, right down to the actual dialogue. He supplements this with hundreds of his own interviews, turning Black Hawk Down into a completely authentic non-fiction novel, a lively page-turner that will make readers feel like they're standing beside the embattled troops. This will quickly be realised as a modern military classic. --John J. Miller
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 Amazing insight into what it was like for those involved July 18, 2008
The film remains in my top ten but the book has had me gripped from the very first page. The sad thing is that this is the real life story and one that makes you realise what the armes forces, from whatever country they come from, have to do. I was shocked. This is not a book about what is right or wrong, not a propoganda tool, but an insight into what these people went through on both sides. A must read (as they say).
 Brilliant! February 11, 2008
An exceptional and unbiased account of the battle, with testimony taken from both sides.
A gripping page-turner, which I couldn't put down.
Gripping,Moving and Action Packed what more do you need in a true story of modern warfare January 4, 2008
Many books ive read accounting modern warfare both about U.S forces and British Forces about famous escapes,Battles and patrols and this is one of the most gripping with defintely the most action packed, im not going into too much detail so i dont spoil it for hose who are going to buy this fantastic book but its about probally the hardest soilders in the world the '75th Ranger Regiment' and USA's equivalent to the british SAS and one the best flying units in the world the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (night stalkers) are sent to capture some of mohamed farah aidids top liutents in the process millions of problems get put through there worst nightmares including two black hawks getting hit by rpg's and 19 deaths with countless more injured resulting in the biggest loss of life since the vietnam war. anyway to get thw hole horrors and bloodshed read this book.
harrowing March 11, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is based on a true story of the American Rangers and Delta Force's attempt in October 1993 to abduct two top lieutenants of a Somali warlord from the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia. There is also an award winning movie of the same name.
This book is not for the faint hearted and if it was a book of fiction you would feel it has gone over the top. However, it is a book of fact and was written with the full cooperation of those involved (although it does feel as though it is a fictional novel). The whole of the situation was filmed and recorded by a US spy plane and the writer has had access to all these recordings.
It is not an easy book to read simply because a lot of the book is descriptive and it is very difficult to remember who is where within the town in relation to each other (and remember all the characters involved). However, the book leaves nothing to the imagination. Some of the situations, horrors and injuries described can almost be felt and you can almost taste the blood. The book succeeds in viewing the situation through the eyes of the people involved and the pure fright, frustrations and determination.
Also, this is not a book from a US viewpoint where the good guys win through in the end (although technically the operation was a success as it achieved the goals set out). It is a warts and all view of what happened.
This book is harrowing. You will either love it or hate it but one thing's for certain - you will feel it.
Superb!! A terrific insight... January 2, 2007
US troops attempt a broad daylight kidnap attempt in the city centre of Mogadishu, Somalia. Everything goes to plan, until first one, then two helicopters are downed in the firefight and forced to crash land. The ground troops have to race to the crash sites in a desperate attempt to rescue/retrieve/destroy the helicopter crews and equipment, facing extremely heavy fire from all sides.
This book is excellent, offering insights from all the various players in the conflict, including the Somalians. A great read for anybody who likes their books action-packed, and particularly for those considering joining the armed forces. An account of true bravery in the face of extreme adversity.
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