Battle of mogadishu
Special Forces are one the leading fighting forces in the world today. These units, comprised of the United States Army most effective and highly trained soldiers, are sent to operate in high-risk areas, and operate in conditions normal soldiers would not. These units are called upon to perform only the most delicate and strenuous operations or those that cannot tolerate any degree of failure. In October of 1993, while performing high-risk operations in Somalia, eighteen soldiers lost their lives during once of the fiercest firefights in history. Although perceived as a representation of vulnerability on behalf of the United States Army, the Battle of Mogadishu was actually a witness to the superb combat efficiency of the 75th ranger regiment, 160th S.O.A.R., and 1st Special Forces Team Delta. The U.S. Army Rangers are an elite group of soldiers consisting of more than 400 highly trained soldiers with expertise in land, water and air warfare. They are able to operate in any condition, and in any environment. These soldiers are hand picked for a grueling training process that leaves them physically and mentally competent to succeed under any condition. The 1st special Forces Team Delta (commonly re
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