Surviving Black Hawk Down

Surviving Black Hawk Down The real story that inspired Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down.

In extraordinary detail, US soldiers and Somali fighters recall the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu and the now-famous downing of three Black Hawk helicopters.

Documentary

War & Politics

Surviving Black Hawk Down The real story that inspired Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down.

In extraordinary detail, US soldiers and Somali fighters recall the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu and the now-famous downing of three Black Hawk helicopters.

Documentary

War & Politics

Created By
First Aired on: Feb 10, 2025
Popularity: 2.46: 27 votes
Networks
Production: RSA Films (GB)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Limited Series

Aired 4 months ago

3 Episodes

Episode 1This Is Not New York53 min
Somalia, 1993. An effort to end famine and civil war turns violent when a US mission to take out a rebel leader ends in the death of multiple civilians.
Episode 2A Wall of Lead47 min
A routine raid to capture two of Aidid's lieutenants turns into a chaotic rescue operation when the Army Rangers are met with fierce Somali counterfire.
Episode 3No Way Out56 min
As news of the botched Black Hawk operation rattles America, video of a captive pilot shocks the globe. Will he be rescued?