Seconds From Disaster

S06E04 Black Hawk Down

Over the course of October 3–4, 1993, a straightforward mission for the US Army in Somalia quickly escalates into a fierce confrontation. Initially intended as a quick extraction operation, the situation spirals out of control, resulting in the deaths of 18 US Rangers and approximately 1,000 Somali civilians. The chaotic and intense events highlight the complexities and unforeseen consequences of military intervention in a volatile region.