Statements (78)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_conflict
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Somalia_Civil_War
gptkb:Black_Hawk_Down_incident military tactics changes increased focus on counter-terrorism U. S. military policy changes influence on U. S. foreign policy increased scrutiny of U. S. foreign policy led to the establishment of the U. S. Africa Command humanitarian crisis in Somalia U. S. Congress hearings on military engagement cultural impact in media and film formation of the Somali National Alliance increased anti-American sentiment in Somalia increased media attention on Somalia increased special operations forces training inspiration for the book ' Black Hawk Down' UNOSOM II mission |
| gptkbp:armament |
AK-47 rifles
M60 machine guns M16 rifles RPGs (rocket-propelled grenades) |
| gptkbp:casualties |
18 U. S. soldiers killed
Somali casualties: estimates vary, thousands U. S. casualties: 18 killed, 73 wounded over 500 Somali militia killed |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Mohamed_Farrah_Aidid
gptkb:General_William_F._Garrison |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
memorials for fallen soldiers
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| gptkbp:consequences |
increased anti-intervention sentiment
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| gptkbp:context |
part of the Somali Civil War
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired books and documentaries
led to discussions on military ethics |
| gptkbp:date |
1993-10-03
October 3-4, 1993 |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 15 hours
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
studied in military academies
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced U. S. military engagement policies
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Mogadishu
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| gptkbp:international_response |
calls for humanitarian aid in Somalia
criticism of U. S. intervention |
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:UN_forces Somali militia |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
Gary Gordon (Delta Force)
John Stebbins (Ranger) Michael Durant (pilot) Randall Shughart (Delta Force) William F. Garrison (commander) |
| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a pivotal event in U. S. military history
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| gptkbp:location |
Mogadishu, Somalia
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| gptkbp:media_appearances |
depicted in the film ' Black Hawk Down'
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive live coverage by CNN
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| gptkbp:military_lessons |
importance of intelligence and planning
need for better coordination among units |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
focus on special operations forces
shift towards counter-terrorism operations |
| gptkbp:military_unit |
Rangers and Delta Force
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:H._Norman_Schwarzkopf
gptkb:William_Garrison gptkb:Tommy_Franks gptkb:John_Mc_Hugh gptkb:Michael_Durant |
| gptkbp:operations |
gptkb:Operation_Gothic_Serpent
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| gptkbp:participants |
gptkb:United_States
Somali militia |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Somali_famine_of_the_early_1990s
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Black_Sea gptkb:Operation_Restore_Hope |
| gptkbp:result |
U. S. withdrawal from Somalia
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| gptkbp:significance |
highlighted challenges of urban warfare
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| gptkbp:somali_forces_involved |
Habr Gidr clan
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
capture of Aidid's lieutenants
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
helicopter assaults
ground convoy operations |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Somali_Civil_War
gptkb:Randy_Shughart |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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