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Nonfiction · TenseThe 1993 battle of Mogadishu, hour by hour
Black Hawk Down
by Mark Bowden
See it on Amazon1999Moderate readFast pace
What it is about
Mark Bowden reconstructs the October 1993 battle in Mogadishu, in which American soldiers were trapped after two helicopters were shot down. The 1999 book is a detailed, fast account.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy narrative and idea-driven nonfiction, with a tense mood and a fast pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: War · Somalia · Soldiers
Screen adaptation
Black Hawk Down (2001)
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About the author
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