Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War

In this gripping account of modern warfare, Mark Bowden chronicles the harrowing events of October 3, 1993, when a U.S. military mission in Mogadishu, Somalia, went tragically wrong. What began as a quick operation to capture a warlord turned into an intense, all-night battle for survival after two Black Hawk helicopters were shot down. Through firsthand accounts from soldiers, commanders, and Somali civilians, Black Hawk Down offers a vivid, unflinching look at the chaos, heroism, and human cost of war. A compelling and deeply impactful read, this book is a modern classic of war literature.