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An American Firefight

In October 1993, elite units of the US army were pinned down on the streets of Mogadishu in Somalia by forces of Mohammed Farah Aidid, whom they were trying to capture. The ensuing battle left 18 American soldiers dead and 75 wounded. This programme explores this peace-keeping mission gone wrong.

English
  • Originally Aired November 3, 1998
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
  • Notes Is a season finale
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Name Type Role
William Cran Director