Netflix's Surviving Black Hawk Down dives into the infamous Battle of Mogadishu, offering a nuanced perspective through interviews with American soldiers, Somali citizens, and historical footage.
Netflix's Surviving Black Hawk Down tells the true story of the titular event from the Battle of Mogadishu, and here are the 10 biggest moments, reveals, and takeaways from the three-episode docuseries. The Black Hawk Down Incident is arguably the most famous story from the American involvement in the Somali Civil War, with it being popularized by Ridley Scott's 2001 film Black Hawk Down .
Now, more than two decades after the movie was released, Ridley Scott Associates has produced Surviving Black Hawk Down in an attempt to dive into the subject once again. Surviving Black Hawk Down interviews a variety of individuals involved with the Battle of Mogadishu, each of whom has a different side of the story. U.S. Army Rangers, Delta Force soldiers, American snipers, Somali citizens, and members of General Aidid's militia are all featured in the series. Each of the interviewees reveals a lot, with these 10 key points being the most significant in Surviving Black Hawk Down. 10 The Somalis Were Initially Hopeful About American Involvement According To Ahmed 'Five' Close Unlike the 2001 Ridley Scott movie, Surviving Black Hawk Down attempts to give both sides of the story, with it showing the Somali perspective on the United States' involvement in the Somali Civil War. Significant chunks of the first episode of Surviving Black Hawk Down are focused on how Somali public opinion on the Americans changed over time. 1992 saw the beginning of Operation Restore Hope, with the documentary explaining that 1,800 U.S. Marines were sent to Somalia in order to help restore peace. As Ahmed 'Five' explains, Operation Restore Hope brought a lot of hope to Somali citizens. Many Somalis eagerly anticipated the arrival of the Americans, waving flags in the hopes that the U.S. and the U.N. would help restore peace to the country. However, the Americans' frequently bungled military operations and the wreckage they left behind quickly turned Somali public opinion against them, with the American soldiers in the show admitting that they knew the powder keg was going to blow eventually. 9 Surviving Black Hawk Down Interviews The Cameraman Who Filmed Mike Durant He Is One Of The Most Prominently Featured Interviewees While Surviving Black Hawk Down interviews all kinds of American soldiers, Somali citizens, and others, arguably the protagonist of the documentary is Ahmed 'Five,' a cameraman who lived in Mogadishu. Five is given a lot of screentime throughout the documentary, with him being prominently featured throughout all three episodes. As he explains, he was 19 years old when he picked up his first camera. When the Somali Civil War began, Five felt obligated to become a war cameraman, with him chronicling the various events of the war. Five filmed much of the footage of the Battle of Mogadishu that is featured in the documentary. Five even tells the story of how he found himself filming a group of Somalis as they were stepping on the body of a dead American soldier. The video later became prominently featured on the news less than a day after he sent it to be broadcast. Most notably, however, Five was informed about the capture of U.S. Black Hawk pilot Mike Durant, with him filming his famous interrogation video. 8 Things Were Hostile When The Interviewed Soldiers Arrived In Somalia They Heard Mortar Fire On Night One Although the United States had sent Marines to Somalia as far back as 1992, the interviewed U.S. Army Rangers and Delta Force soldiers didn't arrive until 1993. Public opinion had already turned against the Americans by the time interviewees like David Diemer, Randy Ramaglia, Brad Thomas, and Tom Satterly had arrived. As they explain, the night that they arrived at the hangar base on the outskirts of Mogadishu, they were hearing mortar fire as they slept. According to the Rangers, the Somalis fired first, leading the Americans to respond with an'overwhelming amount of firepower.' The soldiers tell various anecdotes about how they were met with hostility upon arriving in Mogadishu. The soldiers went on various missions to take out high-value targets from Aidid's army, with them typically going in at night with Black Hawk helicopters and night vision devices (NODs). September 7, 1993, was when one of the earliest conflicts featured in the documentary took place, with them raiding an apartment complex that allegedly contained Aidid. According to the Rangers, the Somalis fired first, leading the Americans to respond with an'overwhelming amount of firepower.' 7 Soldiers From Every Team Give Their Side Of The Story American & Somali Surviving Black Hawk Down is not of a one-track mind, with the Netflix documentary series giving nearly every side of the story. The series tells the story of the battle through the eyes of both American and Somali participants. The American soldiers interviewed in the documentary give firsthand accounts of the intense fighting and the heroism displayed by their comrades. They also discuss the challenges they faced, such as navigating a complex urban environment and facing a determined enemy. From the Somali perspective, the documentary explores the reasons behind their involvement in the conflict, their experiences during the battle, and their feelings about the American intervention. Some Somalis interviewed express resentment towards the Americans, while others acknowledge the role they played in restoring order to the country.The documentary also delves into the aftermath of the battle, examining the impact it had on both the American and Somali people. The series is a powerful and moving testament to the human cost of war, highlighting the bravery and resilience of those who fought on both sides
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