Historical Events tagged with "gothic serpent"
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Military & Warfare
US Military Operation in Mogadishu Fails
October 3rd, 1993 31 years ago
A US military operation targeting a warlord in Mogadishu resulted in a deadly confrontation. On October 3, 1993, American forces aimed to capture a key aide of warlord Mohamed Farah Aidid. The operation, however, turned chaotic as Somali militia engaged US soldiers, leading to fierce combat that resulted in significant casualties on both sides. In the aftermath, eighteen US soldiers and over 350 Somalis lost their lives, marking a pivotal moment in US military involvement in Somalia.
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