Task Force Ranger

Task Force Ranger was a U.S. military operation during the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia. It involved elite units, including Army Rangers and Navy SEALs, tasked with capturing a local warlord, Mohamed Farrah Aidid, to stabilize the country amid civil unrest and famine. The operation faced unexpected resistance, leading to intense urban combat. The mission's challenges highlighted issues of military engagement and humanitarian aid. The battle resulted in significant casualties and marked a turning point in U.S. foreign policy, influencing how America approached interventions in complex humanitarian crises thereafter.