Black Hawk Down (Operation Restore Hope)

"Black Hawk Down" refers to a 1993 U.S. military operation in Mogadishu, Somalia, during the humanitarian mission called Operation Restore Hope. The operation aimed to provide relief amid a severe famine and civil unrest. On October 3-4, two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters were shot down while attempting to capture a warlord's top lieutenants, leading to a fierce battle. U.S. forces faced unexpectedly strong resistance, resulting in 18 American soldiers killed and many wounded. The event highlighted the dangers of urban warfare and raised questions about U.S. intervention policies, ultimately leading to a reconsideration of military involvement in humanitarian crises.