This happened when I was in 5th grade Miss Durant, the wife of the man captured was the teacher in the classroom next door to us. He was a member of the 101st airborne division in fort Campbell Kentucky. I remember seeing her crying in the arms of fellow teachers several times and looked so depressed. Everyone thought he would be killed. So when he actually survived and got back the whole school and community had a big celebration it was like a miracle and the national press was all over the story.
@@patrickfreeman8257 It may be a pointless detail to you. Trust me when I tell you that it does matter to many others, especially those who served. I was a member of the 101st for many years and I would not claim the accolades or historical credit for any other unit. Chief Mike Durant was a pilot with the 160th SOAR. The credit of the historical events that those pilots and crew chiefs experienced belong to them and the 160th. Just as the battle of Bastogne belongs to the 101st and not the 160th. @Poet WP was young at the time and did not know that there was a distinction that they are two completely different entities, I simply informed him.
@@patrickfreeman8257 160th SOAR is an aviation special operations unit. 101st airborne division are a light infantry division that were not even involved in the mission. It is an important detail.
When they say "Hoo-ah", it stands for an acronym: HUA - Heard. Understood. Acknowledged. I saw this movie with my dad when it came out, such a great story!
@nolataoists8575 I knew it meant understood or Acknowledged etc but I didn't know it supposeably literally meant those things. I just figured Hooyah was the Army version of Semper Fi & marines always answer with Semper Fi if not a direct "yes sir" or "Yes (officer so & so)" Yes whatever rank officer is type thing. I didn't think it was supposably an acronym like "Ford" Found On Road Dead lol I love that one as a mustang GT owner LOL. I just thought it was a change to always having to say yes sir or more formal things especially in a quick passing type thing. You can just salute & say hooyah instead of again salute & endless "yes sirs" but what do I know.
The two snipers that landed to defend Mike Durant’s crash site were both posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. America’s highest award for valor. Randy Shugart and Gary Gordon are two legendary badasses who knew they’d more than likely die if they went in there, but did it anyway. Because no man gets left behind.
Danny McKnight (The guy in charge of the vehicle column) actually knew he could get shot much more easily but for the sake of his troops morale he didn't want to let his soldiers see him afraid and walked around unphased by the combat going on around him while giving orders, pretty wild how he didn't get killed by pure coincidence much less someone taking a shot at the one guy standing tall.
Since you asked where they got that many weapons from: The militia mostly uses AKs and RPGs (ручной противотанковый гранатомёт), both of soviet production. Back in the Cold war, both the USSR and the USA provided potential Allies with weapons and Somalia was a socialist country until 1991. So when the cold war ended and local civil wars broke out, there were lots of those weapons available everywhere (which made these conflicts especially brutal).
Gen. Garrison owns a place close to some of my family here in Texas, so I've had the opportunity to speak with him on a few occasions when he would have morning coffee with my Grandfather, and several other men from the community. He always seemed to me to be a decent man. I think he did what he could in a bad situation, and then stood by those actions when they needed someone to take the blame for it. I don't often agree with how the military is used, but no one can question the bravery of the men who were in that fight.
That's the Military. Everyone who serves their country (regardless of "Which Country" that is) wrote a Blank Check ... "Payable Up To, And Including" Their Own Life ... because they love that country more!! I'm an American Veteran. That means (In No Uncertain Terms) that :: There is no price I will not pay; to ensure "My Children" enjoy the same Freedoms I saw growing up.
Gen Garrison was not at fault for this. He had requested heavy armor, but it was denied by that administration. There was Marine armor off the coast, but they were kept on the ships. He deployed what he had because he still had to do the mission. I was not there but I had spoken with an EOD tech that was.
The call home. That was the last time she heard his voice. He was one of the Delta Team operators that went in to defend the first downed helicopter. She received his Medal of Honor, postumously, an ever so small consolation.
@@andreww2657I think it is very inappropriate to do things like that, it is a tragedy for many of his family members. So we do not need to manipulate peoples feelings.
That's the motto of Finnish Defense Forces. Army ranger's got it from Finns like Lauri Törni (a.k.a Larry Thorne) and his troops that went U.S. after WWII and pretty much ground built what would become Army Rangers and also that was established in the unit. Finns live to that end. 10,000 soldier's went missing in 1939-1945. To that end from 1945 to All the way these days volunteers from Finland and Russia have searched the missing people and returned them to authorities for burial. Dead or alive, generation, two or three... no man is left behind.
@@thejamppa The military got it from I'm sure a variety of places events & things including & not limited to the Vietnam War where there were many bodies not recovered & many missing & unaccounted for. The idea being that in any future war there would be no MIAs or people's status unknown. Unknown status doesn't give closure to families. And there have been stories & even lost Vietnam US troops being found alive even sighted which plays to the families & while some MIAs or their bodies have been later found &/or recovered after the end of the war & even some found alive sadly 99.999% are BS & dont bring closure to families. A high school buddy of my fathers joined the marines before he was to be drafted & during an ambush went missing. He was later put on the wall but his status was & I believe still is unknown MIA & his father searched using his own funds talking to Vietnamese soldiers trying to get a clue & his last words in 2016 at the age of 100 were I can't die yet I haven't found my son.
The soldiers coming up with new plans on the spot as you mentioned towards the end, is one of the strengths the American special forces have. Operating indepentent of military command while still achieving objects. Without the soldiers improvising, even more would probably have died in Mogadishu that horrible October day. But this movie really shows how horrible war is, there are no real winners in war.
That's how the entire US military operates. Its not limited to special forces. Mission objectives and goals are given but it is usually left up to the commanders in the field as to how those objectives are fulfilled and they have the authority to take the initiative if the situation calls for it. Other militaries have a top down command structure that is very rigid and strict with no room for improvisation or individual initiative. This usually means that when they fight the US, or someone else who fights like us, they get decimated in hours to days. Think both Iraq wars. Iraq had a very strict top down command structure.
@@oldscratch3535 Yes of course, I worded myself inaccurate there. Its generally how modern western militaries are trained these days. We also got encouraged to make individual initiatives when I did my conscription service in Europe. We also see this in the current war going on in Europe. The difference between how the two sides operate, with the one having been trained by NATO countries.
This is an incredible movie. The channel The Operations Room did an amazing video on this operation and how it went down. Highly recommended watch in case you like history. Thanks for reacting to this one Dasha. Have a nice weekend.
I served in Baghdad with some of the guys from this incident. Consummate quiet professionals. The "death letter" was a letter most of us had to write for our families, wives, and children. It was meant to convey everything we wanted to share with them, share our love for them, etc. We did NOT call it a "death" letter though. That was a Hollywood idea. It was simply a final letter to our loved ones. Thankfully, my family never had to receive mine. And no, I did not keep it.
death letters weren't required to do even if you had families they were helpful & encouraged by no one forced anyone to do them. Several of my friends who served in a variety of branches & deployed several times didn't do them or they were generally vage for a reason. And none wrote a new letter each time. Some did for special events so if they died their letter would mention a child's birthday in the future they would clearly miss or something but for the most part. They were just words to try to convey the love they had for everyone the pride the in most cases back then the love for the military they had & how proud they were to serve with the guys & units they served with & just overall attempts to make loved ones understand & encouragement. At least of few of my friends wrong poems or little things like at the end the reading of the letter "My love you are strong & will do well in life, Today & tomorrow let each day grow & grow, Tonight tuck my children in warmly hug them for me, & give them all a kiss for Daddy” & never touched it until it was end of deployment or out of the service. Most of my friends didn't give it friends they just put them with their gear that would likely be sent home by the military or more likely his comrades & unit. Some people & families find it helpful others not so much it just depends. Giving it to buddies helped made sure it got home sooner then later as it can take a long time for things to get home.
@@craighanson-rc1md no they weren't required, not at all. They were highly encouraged, but no one can order you to write a goodbye letter. If it doesn't come from the heart, it's meaningless.
@@Pecos1 i agree but who writes a letter to family & friends & it doesn't come from the heart? My point was that at least in some of my friends cases they felt it did more harm then good for them let alone their family. Some preferred calls that way even if it was a vm there was a voice & more person interaction with then a letter usually that arrived after word had already been received of the passing. Most of my friends again thought there's nothing in a letter one can say to those left behind that really brings closure or helps with the pain & loss so why try. Again everyone is different every family is different. I had a friend who died in Afghanistan & to this day his mother has never read his letter she's never even opened it it just sits on her fireplace mantel. She'll pick it up hold it even kiss it but never opens it. I lost my parents to a car accident when I was 17 some drunk driver ran a red light while they were on a trip & I had to fly to boston to Id them. Especially for parents burying kids but really anyone who has to bury someone they loved so dear it never gets easier or goes away & a phone call or letter doesn't always change that.
@@craighanson-rc1md it seems you're investing way too much into this. I've been to war three times and I never invested so much time in thinking about it. I wrote a letter the first time, and I almost didn't make it home. The other three times I just went, no letters, and I managed to return home. Only on my first deployment did I get wounded,, but then Baghdad was a far more interesting place to be, even though AL Anbar province was a more dangerous place to be, I was safer in AL Anbar than I ever was in Baghdad. And Bagram was a frigging resort. To answer your first comment, if someone was ordered to write a goodbye letter after saying they didn't want to, they would write what they had to, not necessarily what they wanted to. Hence not coming from the heart.
MSgt. Gary Gordon, and, SFC Randy Shughart are true heroes. Both were posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the U.S. highest award for bravery. As the citation reads, "For conspicuous gallantry, and, intrepidity, at the risk of life, above, and, beyond the call of duty."
This is the definition of heroism. Jeff Strueker said he actually made his peace with God before going back into the city and had no fear of dying. Many of the men who went back on the convoy were cooks and other personnel who usually just did stuff around the base. When Gordon and Shugart asked to be inserted at the second crash site, a third Delta sniper named Brad Halling was manning th left side minigun because the crew chief had been wounded. After the two snipers got off, Super 6-2 provided air cover until it was hit with an RPG that took off the lower part of Halling's left leg. Mike Goffena and his copilot managed to get back to the base but just barely. Super 6-8, the Combat Search And Rescue helicopter took an RPG to the main rotor but also limped back to base. The Little Bird pilot, Keith Jones, plays himself when he helps wounded Delta Operator Dan Busch to his helicopter. He did this during the real battle. Many of the pilots and some of the Ranger extras participated in the actual mission. Throughout the night, Black Hawk Super 6-6 would fly over Ranger and Delta positions and drop water and ammo to the men despite being shot at constantly. Read the book by Mark Bowden. This mission is absolutely filled with acts of heroism they couldn't show in the film. The Air Force medic Ty Burrell played, Wilky, received the Air Force Cross for working the entire time to save the men inside helicppter and other men brought to his Casualty Collection Point. He ran across open streets repeatedly to get medical supplies and never got shot. Another thing that was completely left out were the men of Gold Squadron from Navy SEAL Team 6 who were part of the convoy. They were in a Humvee with no roof or doors. Their vehicle was shot to pieces and many were shot. An Air Force Combat Controller actually rode with them through the city. Another Controller was on the CSAR helicopter, one went with the Rangers on the helicopters and a fourth was on a Little Bird helicopter with the Delta Force soldiers.
From my past comments U know I am a proud 75th Ranger Vet, 1978 to 1998, Veteran of Desert Storm and I was here in Mogadishu in Oct 1993, I survived, My friends that I lost, I don't really talk about it and the movie is half way true and or does its best. I will watch with you but PTSD in me makes it hard. thanks
When I Heard Dasha ask "where did they get this weaponry?" I immediately thought of the move Lord of War with Nicolas Cage. Definitely should be added to a future poll if it hasn't been already
Well don't also forget it was the policy of the Soviet Union to give away weapons to socialist/communists. Also it's called the black market. Somolia is still a war torn nation. You could buy AK's for cheap there.
When I first saw this film, Eric Bana's portrayal pissed me off, acting like some kind of "Rambo" type. After watching the making of the film, I gained a new respect for Eric Bana. See, his character was based off three different soldiers from the incident. It was a Hollywood move to combine three soldiers into a single character because of time constraints. Eric learned about each soldier’s personality and tried to figure out a way to combine those personalities into a single character. I appreciated the effort he put into his role to try to honor all three soldiers. Eric Bana is one of my favorite actors because of this. Not to mention the actual training he went through for this role. I would love the chance to meet him one day just to say "thank you sir". Thank you for honoring those men's memories.
I was a freshman in high school when this happened. It was maddening to see the bodies being dragged through the streets on the news. This movie is about 80% accurate. They switched a few things, condensed certain events and created a few fictional characters. An interesting piece of trivia: when the helicopter Star 54 comes down to the first crash site to rescue Sgt. Busch and the other man, the pilot that performed it in the movie is the same pilot that did it in real life.
@@JS-wy6uw In hindsight, it was the right call. It would have been similar to Afghan war and Vietnam. It would have cost many lives, money, and nothing would have changed in the end. Some people you cannot help, and these past decades of no change in Somalia have proved it was the right choice.
@@ΒΞΔΝit was not. It was a political shit show from the beginning, just like Vietnam. Our military wasn't given proper discretion, too worried with BS cause the politicians at home couldn't care less.
24:48 One of the officers got the last spot in one of the armored vehicles, and he saw a terrified young soldier run up to it only to be told there was no room for him. Seeing how frightened and desperate the young man was, the officer got out and let the soldier take his place inside, The soldier later said that seeing such a brave and decent act by the officer convinced him to reenlist.
Dasha, I have watched a lot of your reaction videos, and the ones that get me the most are watching you react to war movies. it's hard watching you sit there with tears running down your face, but as an American I have the utmost respect for you're sincere compassion when watching these movies. A famous US general once said "War is Hell" not only for US soldiers but for many soldiers around the world who have paid the ultimate price for war. Having family and friends who have been wounded or killed in action, I believe that only those that have fought in battle truly understand the horrors of War! If you are looking for more war movies to watch here are two both are based on true stories. "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" and " The Hurt Locker"
I had the pleasure of meeting Mark Bowden, during his book signing tour back in 1999. He had some good "after" stories. Like: The Purple Heart is a military award for people wounded in combat. In the US, several states have special "Purple Heart" license plates you can get for your car, if you have a Purple Heart. In the early 90s, most of these were on cars owned by WWII and Korea veterans. One of the kids wounded during "Blackhawk Down" applied for, and received a plate for his car. He had a heavy right foot. So he was getting pulled over by the cops frequently. They all asked him if he was driving his Grandfather's car. When the cops found out he was wounded in Somalia, none of them ticketed him.
Awesome reaction - probably top 3 for this movie!!!! At the time of this battle, I was in US Army for 11-years. Was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, as a Drill Instructor. Hard to believe that this happened 30-years ago.
"Hooah" is the Army's unofficial salute. "Oorah" is the Marines. Luv your videos Dasha. You have a tender heart. Crusty old guys like me need more of that.
Many years ago I recall I found a download that said that it was a declassified video about Vietnam, so I wondered what possible secrets could be there. The video showed rescuers assisting wounded soldiers in the battlefield. I understood that this video was classified because it was so horrible that the one classifying it decided no one should see such horrors. Anything in this movie is like like a spaghetti western compared to the real deal. I recall a soldier who was missing one side of the body. He should have been dead in any respectable movie, but he was alive, awakened and he was in panic still screaming for help and that he did not want to die. I could only watch less than 2 minutes and the video was half an hour. If I had watched the rest of the video I am sure I would have developed a serious sleeping disorder at the very least. I now understand why they develop PTSD. Now I understand soldiers, for there is a deep sadness hidden in the battlefield. I was watching a few minutes of a video while being safe. Now imagine these guys going there every day and seeing hours of these horrors. That made me respect all war veterans, for only they know the deep sadness that is there in the battlefield.
I really liked this one. And laughing at the simple humor is not problematic at all. It's my understanding that so called, "gallows humor" is common within the veteran community, because life is so hard and unforgiving, you take a laugh when and where you can.
I've seen this movie a number of times, but watching Dasha crying and overcome with grief and sadness was almost too much to bear. Such a sensitive and empathetic soul. I remember watching this on the TV news when it happened. It was shocking seeing mobs drag our dead soldiers thru the streets. This was 100% on Bill Clinton and Def Sec Les Aspin. They denied the commanders the armor they asked for and sent them into battle in soft-skin trucks and Hummers, denied them heavy air support Apache gunships and AC-130s, all just because of political optics. Then when the polls turned against him Clinton pulled all the troops out, so all those men basically died for nothing. We should never send troops to fight without all the support they need, and we should stay until the job is done or not go in the first place. We saw this all over again in Biden's disastrous abandonment of Afghanistan that cost 13 US dead and thousands of Afghans just so he could claim he ended the war on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. We must hold politicians accountable for costing the lives of young servicemen and women in the name of their personal political expediency.
@harvey4512 I must not be pure then lol I like War movies. It is BS this event ever happened, more political BS executed by politicians that couldn't CARE LESS about us. I still feel horribly for the men that died so tragically all because of Clinton essentially. I see it as traitorous behavior
Appreciate your reaction, you really get into the movie. I remember this incident, US troops were so disgusted with this event they cut up their UN berets.
@@cassu6 agreed, it was a long time ago and I only remember dimly, I'd just gotten out of the Marines at the time and was trying to soak up civilian living.
I always get choked up when the 2 snipers go in 😢. When the guy at base with the arm cast on goes to cut it with a knife when he’s told he’s not going out with it on 🤜🏻🤛🏻
You used a phrase I haven't heard used about war movies before, but I think it is exactly right: watching this is how we pay our respects. This is the closest we can see of real war, to understand what military and civilians alike went through and go through.. War is not glorious, it is only brutal survival, often for causes that are not good enough, and we pay our respect to those who live it and die it.
I really like your reactions, but I’ve never commented before. I love this movie. I enjoyed watching the movie through your eyes and various emotions. It makes me grateful for our servicemen and women every time I watch it. Keep up the great work!
I work at a VA Hospital with a Ranger who was there, like most of veterans you would never know. He's a great guy. The two Delta Snipers Rest Easy, CMH!
21:21 "Firimbi," the Somali who was was guarding and caring for for Mike Durant was genuinely concerned about protecting his prisoner from angry Somalis who might try to kill the American, and he had a lot of conversations with Durant trying to get him to sympathize with his militia. After Durant was released, he even invited him to come to Somalia to visit him and his family. Durant did not take him up on the invitation.
Half the actors are actually performing the actions of more than one soldier. Lead actor Josh Harnett's Everman was injured almost immediately and he stays naked Everman, but plays 3 or 4 different soldiers' parts. The movie ends before the book as Eric Bana's soldier gets killed a day or two later. The movie otherwise is very accurate to the book, although the moment that starts the problem with the soldier falling from the helicopter is disputed. Some say the helicopter shifted like in the film. While others say the soldier simply fell from personal error, no helicopter movement. I read it in one sitting. Excellent book.
According to the book, Steele only took exception to Pilla making light of his faith, which he took very seriously. That's the only reason he didn't step in and reassert his authority earlier.
"Black Hawk Down" was directed by Ridley Scott. He also directed "Alien", "Blade Runner", "Thelma & Louise", and "Gladiator" among many other films. The cast is also filled with young actors soon to become much better known for other roles in other films -- Ewan McGregor, Tom Hardy, Orlando Bloom, Tom Sizemore, William Fichtner, and Jason Isaacs among them. William Fichtner features in the excellent 2013 near future dystopian sci-fi film, Elysium, opposite Matt Damon and Jodie Foster. Check it out when you can.
Hey dasha army veteran here I knew this was going to be a hard one for you when I went to ranger school the guys who were there that went thru this were like gods to us I didn't know at the time how someone could survive something like this then I got deployed to Iraq and I found our the hard way anyway this was a great reaction and if anyone has questions about any of the army stuff going on they don't understand I most likely can answer
There were some inaccuracies, but not much compared to the actual operation. As for what you saw in the men, the Rangers on the ground and Delta/CAG guys, that is to be expected, it is written in the creed. RANGER CREED Recognizing that I volunteered to be a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of my Ranger Regiment. Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger, my country expects to move further, faster, and fight harder than any other soldier. Never shall I fail my comrades, I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong, and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task, whatever it may be, one hundred percent and then some. Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well trained soldier, my courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress, and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow. Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country, I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might, surrender is not a Ranger word, I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country. Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission, though I be the lone survivor. RANGERS LEAD THE WAY! Each and every word and stanza can be shown as an example during the operation (and in the movie too I guess) by the Rangers (and other units there). The caliber of men found in the Ranger Regiment are some of the highest in the world, they exemplify what it means to be a soldier/infantryman.
This is why Dasha is among the best reactors on YT. You can enjoy funny and entertaining movies with her just as much as the real hard, tough to watch stuff. She gets the jokes, she gets the plot twists, she get's the "deeper messages" and is always honest, authentic and keeps her caring nature.
Not an easy movie to watch, but what an amazing story of brotherhood. PS: Yeah, always have tissues for every movie 🤣 There's no shame in it, I always have them ready.
The thing that pisses me off the most about this movie/event, is that Washington (idiot politicians or upper brass), decided to NOT use an AC-130 for this operation. If even just ONE was in the air that day, is movie probably would not exist.
13:50 “where do they get all this weaponry?” Funny you should ask, in 1994 more than likely their weapons came from former Soviet countries selling through gun runners/smugglers. Lord of War is great movie about this, starring Nicolas Cage as a Ukrainian gun runner.
More than that. The Soviet Union used to give out weapons to anyone claiming to be socialist/communist. They were doing that in the 50's, 60's, and part of the 1970's. It cycled through the black market as 2nd and 3rd hand gear.
@@ChurchNietzsche I cry for many movies, but not this one. It has just too much noise and chaos for me to really connect with and feel empathy for any of the characters. To me, it felt more like an excess of sound effects and fireworks rather than storytelling.
@@bigdream_dreambig really? Maybe it's the Combat Patch I refuse to wear, but ... ... This one is really hard to watch (I have stopped the Reaction Twice Already, still not done ... we're washing the blood out the Humvees before going back out). Heartbreak Ridge, Hacksaw Ridge, Hamburger Hill, Apocalypse Now, FMJ ... WITHOUT BATTING AN EYELASH ... ... Blackhawk Down, tears me up. Every time. There is so much "I Tried My Best, It's Not My Fault" ... so many times you "Could have rolled seven, but crapped out." ... Maybe it's just me.
26:32 when you see a General wiping blood off the floor of an infirmary because he feels he should do more in the moment when he is only supposed to observe and command
"I've never heard anyone say hooah before." Actually you probably have. There are many origin stories for it- acronyms, countries, etc. One possibility is the Cossack war cry "URA" which means "paradise". A great song that tells the story of Black Hawk Down is March in Arms "An Act of Valor", I recommend it.
5:44 Randy Shughart's wife had been a nurse and had seen in the ER how gruesome casualties could be, so when his body was recovered, she asked a friend who was there to identify the remains how bad it was. He told her the body had been so badly mutilated that she wouldn't have been able to recognize him.
There was so much more going on in the book that I wish they could have put into this movie. Primarily what the families were going through back home who were watching this battle unfold on the news and watching the bodies be dragged in the streets.
As a general rule (But not always), natural materials like grass, wood, and leaves, burn with a white smoke, while man-made materials like plastic, rubber, and nylon, burn with a black smoke. One exception to the general rule, is crude oil (Nature-made). Crude oil burns with a black smoke.
Michael J. Durant the Pilot who was held captive wrote a book called In the Company of heroes. He was at Fort Hood, Texas shortly after I arrived after finishing my Military occupation Training He was doing a publicity event, a book signing for his book, He signed the copy I had bought the same day, and spoke with me for a good long while. I have been out of the army for over 10 years, and meeting him is still one of the best bright moments of my time in the army. the brightest moment was the day I was signing myself out of my company after I finished my exiting process. That feeling I felt when I was at the Dallas airport waiting for my flight home. That feeling of being free from having to ever go back to Iraq. Not going to lie I did cry. hard not to, I survived being shot twice, stabbed once, survived having incoming Mortars almost daily at the Forward Operating base I was at, survived an IED explosion, and while stateside I also survived tearing an ACL, and the surgery to fix it. I loved your reaction. I am new to your channel your emotions touched me. War is Hell, to say the very least. I don't miss the Army at all, What I miss is the brotherhood I was a part of; the camaraderie. No Civilian job offers that. At least none I have found.
FYI... all single main rotor helicopters need some way to counter engine torque. The helicopter will spin around the axis of the main rotor, as shown in the movie, when the tail rotors are hit. As the forward speed of the helicopter increases, aerodynamic forces start reducing the need for the tail rotor. Which leads to some hairy training, when helicopter pilots are taught how to land them at high speed, if the tail rotor has a failure
Your reaction to the movie was wonderful; worthy of the sacrifices made by these men (& their families!) ... and the respect you gave them at the end just proved it! I've seen more than a few war movies, and this one and _"Lone Survivor"_ are the two most intense and affecting ones I've seen! They *are* tough to watch, but definitely worth it! If you want to watch a powerful war/military movie that's not quite so gory and doesn't give you 'gut-punches', try the movie _"Patton"_ - about U.S. General George S. Patton, during WW2. It's a very powerful and moving movie, but it shouldn't make you cry nearly as much! Another good one is the Clint Eastwood war movie _"Heartbreak Ridge"_ - under-appreciated in my opinion, with an interesting supporting cast of less-known actors. Also, if want a war movie with both drama *and* some good laughs, try Eastwood's _"Kelly's Heroes"_ ... I think you'll *really* like it! *Enjoy!*
Well, you asked Dasha -- so here is your answer. Those weapons the Somalis had were Russian. And Russian advisors taught them how to take out our sophisticated Black Hawk helicopters using those really cheap grenade launches by aiming for the tail rotors on the helicopter. (I suppose this kind of training of "your adversaries' adversary" is normal. The USA had done the same for the Afghanis during the Russian occupation of Afghanistan. And now we are doing it for the Ukrainians.) I do enjoy your channel and I appreciate your love of mankind in general. Maybe one day our two countries will be able to expend less energy and money on war and more on peace. Let's hope and pray for this.
That dad wouldn't have been shot by his kid if his son wasn't being used for combat. It is the fault of the father that he was shot for not keeping young kids out of combat. Still painful to see a son lose his father though, yet he would have killed our serviceman with those shots instead if he hadn't missed.
I was in the Army shortly after this and felt it was necessary to read this book. I have never seen the movie and never will because I have no desire to be depressed again.
Where did they get all this weaponry? Well it's all Russian Soviet equipment. It's from the black market. The Soviet Union used to give weaponry for anyone claiming they're socialist/communist. Those are AKM's, RPG-7, PKM, and the DsHk machine gun.
I myself have been through something similar in Ramadi in April 2004. You can push yourself so hard. You'd be amazed how you can operate when your adrenaline is pumping.
Yes definitely tissues I’ve been watching your reactions for a year now and I can tell your a empathetic kind soul and the suffering of others affect’s you because your a sweetheart
I knew the guy who was the counter sniper in the film, played by Eric Bana. He was Australian SAS, counter sniper. We used to play video games together. Then one day he joined up. We didn't see him for ten years. His name was Peter. Thank you Dasha for the wonderful emotional humanity you bring to your videos. Blessings from Australia.
I remember this like it was yesterday and it's been 30 years, by the end of the Battle of Mogadishu, 18 Americans were dead and another 73 had been wounded. It was an absolute bloodbath that saw American bodies dragged through the streets in one of the most horrifying displays of cruelty in modern history
I also feel sorry for Mrs Stephanie Shughart that she lost her husband Mr Randy Shughart who was a sergeant that served the US Army special forces called Delta force who was sadly killed by the somali pirate militia during the event of Black Hawk down in Mogadishu Somalia on October 3rd 1993
LOL, you said "where did you get all this weaponry?". Simple answer: Russia. Who else makes Kalashnikov rifles? Actually if you want to know how the weapons found their way to Africa, you have to watch the movie "Lord of War". Its the true story and one of my favourite movies with some good actors..
You need to watch a few light hearted movies after this one. You are a very sensitive person, Dasha, and it's obvious these kinds of intense movies really drain you emotionally.
This movie really illustrates what it means to be an "Occupying Force" ... It's not "Our Army vs Their Army" ... ... sometimes, it's "Our Unit vs Their Country"
@@eq1373 it works the other way ... how long do you -Really- think it will take Texas to take control of -their- border, because the Biden Administration has declared America's borders open? I'm surprised it hasn't happened already. "This is my country, you're not my countryman" ... humans are very sensitive about that!!
Nelson's hearing will probably return, but he could very well have suffered at least partial hearing loss--some permanent damage. Soldiers are generally issued hearing protection (usually ear plugs), but the vast majority, unless they are a helicopter pilot or artillery crewman, refuse to wear it because they fear that they might not be able to hear the enemy or each other well enough. Personally, I think that all of that shooting and all of those explosions compromise their hearing anyway, so probably the hearing protection actually helps them hear better overall, in addition to protecting their hearing from cumulative permanent damage. Nowadays, they are being issued helmets with cutouts for over-the-ear hearing protection (muffs), and hopefully these will be the electronic ones that protect their hearing while letting them hear pretty much like normal, even quiet sounds. These are worn by many civilians for shooting (I have a set myself for the shooting range), and I think most soldiers would be willing to wear this type of hearing protection during combat. They most certainly should. Their headsets should be connected to their communications, as well.
Huah! means "yes!" in the US Army. I think it may be short for "Hoorah!", like a cheer, that came to be used as an affirmative, but that is just a guess.
I'm surprised that you watched this one. I know you're not a fan of blood and war movies. Also it's a very sad movie. Thank you for being brave enough to watch it
This was one of the hardest reaction videos i've watched. I didn't feel as sad when i actually watched this movie. Your genuine fear and love and sadness during this whole thing was very moving. War is Hell, the men and women who go into these kinds of fights do it out of love and respect for their fellow soldier. This movie is what initially got me interested in the military. I can't join but this was my first exposure to war and it drew me in. Somalia back then was just an insane place to be in. This movie gave the world who wasn't there a brief glimpse of the horrors the country lived through. Ok i have to go calm myself down now from seeing your emotions! haha I am now a subscriber to you and i can't wait to see more, also your use of English swear words is on point!
This happened when I was in 5th grade Miss Durant, the wife of the man captured was the teacher in the classroom next door to us. He was a member of the 101st airborne division in fort Campbell Kentucky. I remember seeing her crying in the arms of fellow teachers several times and looked so depressed. Everyone thought he would be killed. So when he actually survived and got back the whole school and community had a big celebration it was like a miracle and the national press was all over the story.
He was a member of the 160th SOAR stationed at Ft. Campbell. The 101st and and 160th are two different entities.
@@KM-et8wc Sigh
My sister does what you just did. Spoil the whole spirit for some pointless detail
@@patrickfreeman8257 It may be a pointless detail to you. Trust me when I tell you that it does matter to many others, especially those who served. I was a member of the 101st for many years and I would not claim the accolades or historical credit for any other unit. Chief Mike Durant was a pilot with the 160th SOAR. The credit of the historical events that those pilots and crew chiefs experienced belong to them and the 160th. Just as the battle of Bastogne belongs to the 101st and not the 160th. @Poet WP was young at the time and did not know that there was a distinction that they are two completely different entities, I simply informed him.
@@patrickfreeman8257 Far from a pointless detail, the OP needs to correct a mistake, because its a mistake and quite a sizeable one.
@@patrickfreeman8257 160th SOAR is an aviation special operations unit. 101st airborne division are a light infantry division that were not even involved in the mission. It is an important detail.
When they say "Hoo-ah", it stands for an acronym: HUA - Heard. Understood. Acknowledged.
I saw this movie with my dad when it came out, such a great story!
@nolataoists8575 I knew it meant understood or Acknowledged etc but I didn't know it supposeably literally meant those things. I just figured Hooyah was the Army version of Semper Fi & marines always answer with Semper Fi if not a direct "yes sir" or "Yes (officer so & so)" Yes whatever rank officer is type thing. I didn't think it was supposably an acronym like "Ford" Found On Road Dead lol I love that one as a mustang GT owner LOL. I just thought it was a change to always having to say yes sir or more formal things especially in a quick passing type thing. You can just salute & say hooyah instead of again salute & endless "yes sirs" but what do I know.
@nolataoists8575 LOL yeah I know navy & air force have similar things but I've only ever hear Army say hoorah & marines semper fi.
Dasha never let your heart become hardened. War is horrible. Your raw emotions touched me. Great reaction to an amazing true story.
Yeah war is not nice
@@harvey4512 Yeah, there's nothing glamorous about war, It's too ugly.
The two snipers that landed to defend Mike Durant’s crash site were both posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. America’s highest award for valor. Randy Shugart and Gary Gordon are two legendary badasses who knew they’d more than likely die if they went in there, but did it anyway. Because no man gets left behind.
Danny McKnight (The guy in charge of the vehicle column) actually knew he could get shot much more easily but for the sake of his troops morale he didn't want to let his soldiers see him afraid and walked around unphased by the combat going on around him while giving orders, pretty wild how he didn't get killed by pure coincidence much less someone taking a shot at the one guy standing tall.
tom sizemore good actor ,great in SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, HEAT ect,
Like Wyatt Earp. In all of those deadly situations, he was never wounded.
RIP Tom Sizemore.
Since you asked where they got that many weapons from: The militia mostly uses AKs and RPGs (ручной противотанковый гранатомёт), both of soviet production. Back in the Cold war, both the USSR and the USA provided potential Allies with weapons and Somalia was a socialist country until 1991. So when the cold war ended and local civil wars broke out, there were lots of those weapons available everywhere (which made these conflicts especially brutal).
Gen. Garrison owns a place close to some of my family here in Texas, so I've had the opportunity to speak with him on a few occasions when he would have morning coffee with my Grandfather, and several other men from the community. He always seemed to me to be a decent man. I think he did what he could in a bad situation, and then stood by those actions when they needed someone to take the blame for it. I don't often agree with how the military is used, but no one can question the bravery of the men who were in that fight.
That's the Military. Everyone who serves their country (regardless of "Which Country" that is) wrote a Blank Check ... "Payable Up To, And Including" Their Own Life ... because they love that country more!!
I'm an American Veteran. That means (In No Uncertain Terms) that :: There is no price I will not pay; to ensure "My Children" enjoy the same Freedoms I saw growing up.
Gen Garrison was not at fault for this. He had requested heavy armor, but it was denied by that administration. There was Marine armor off the coast, but they were kept on the ships. He deployed what he had because he still had to do the mission. I was not there but I had spoken with an EOD tech that was.
Speaking to a JSOC commander is just badass.
@@dallasyap3064 Unfortunately, not as badass as being one. I never asked him about these events directly. Just didn't seem respectful.
@@andystewart581 If I do remember one who should be blamed was Les Aspin.
The call home. That was the last time she heard his voice. He was one of the Delta Team operators that went in to defend the first downed helicopter. She received his Medal of Honor, postumously, an ever so small consolation.
Actually it was the second downed helicopter (Super 64). SFC Randall Shughart.
@@dallasyap3064 Thanks!
It's a shame they didn't get a recording of it. That would have made it that more moving.
@@andreww2657I think it is very inappropriate to do things like that, it is a tragedy for many of his family members. So we do not need to manipulate peoples feelings.
"No Man Left Behind", means if you are killed on the field of battle, every effort will be used to recover your body and bring it home.
That's the motto of Finnish Defense Forces. Army ranger's got it from Finns like Lauri Törni (a.k.a Larry Thorne) and his troops that went U.S. after WWII and pretty much ground built what would become Army Rangers and also that was established in the unit. Finns live to that end. 10,000 soldier's went missing in 1939-1945. To that end from 1945 to All the way these days volunteers from Finland and Russia have searched the missing people and returned them to authorities for burial. Dead or alive, generation, two or three... no man is left behind.
@@thejamppa The military got it from I'm sure a variety of places events & things including & not limited to the Vietnam War where there were many bodies not recovered & many missing & unaccounted for. The idea being that in any future war there would be no MIAs or people's status unknown. Unknown status doesn't give closure to families. And there have been stories & even lost Vietnam US troops being found alive even sighted which plays to the families & while some MIAs or their bodies have been later found &/or recovered after the end of the war & even some found alive sadly 99.999% are BS & dont bring closure to families. A high school buddy of my fathers joined the marines before he was to be drafted & during an ambush went missing. He was later put on the wall but his status was & I believe still is unknown MIA & his father searched using his own funds talking to Vietnamese soldiers trying to get a clue & his last words in 2016 at the age of 100 were I can't die yet I haven't found my son.
The soldiers coming up with new plans on the spot as you mentioned towards the end, is one of the strengths the American special forces have. Operating indepentent of military command while still achieving objects. Without the soldiers improvising, even more would probably have died in Mogadishu that horrible October day. But this movie really shows how horrible war is, there are no real winners in war.
That's how the entire US military operates. Its not limited to special forces. Mission objectives and goals are given but it is usually left up to the commanders in the field as to how those objectives are fulfilled and they have the authority to take the initiative if the situation calls for it. Other militaries have a top down command structure that is very rigid and strict with no room for improvisation or individual initiative. This usually means that when they fight the US, or someone else who fights like us, they get decimated in hours to days. Think both Iraq wars. Iraq had a very strict top down command structure.
@@oldscratch3535 Yes of course, I worded myself inaccurate there. Its generally how modern western militaries are trained these days. We also got encouraged to make individual initiatives when I did my conscription service in Europe. We also see this in the current war going on in Europe. The difference between how the two sides operate, with the one having been trained by NATO countries.
This is an incredible movie.
The channel The Operations Room did an amazing video on this operation and how it went down. Highly recommended watch in case you like history.
Thanks for reacting to this one Dasha. Have a nice weekend.
Highly recommend anything from The Operations Room
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Operations room is great
I served in Baghdad with some of the guys from this incident. Consummate quiet professionals.
The "death letter" was a letter most of us had to write for our families, wives, and children. It was meant to convey everything we wanted to share with them, share our love for them, etc. We did NOT call it a "death" letter though. That was a Hollywood idea. It was simply a final letter to our loved ones. Thankfully, my family never had to receive mine. And no, I did not keep it.
American politicians, Powell, Bush and others f*cked up the whole country for no reason.
But anyway thank you for your service. 🫡
death letters weren't required to do even if you had families they were helpful & encouraged by no one forced anyone to do them. Several of my friends who served in a variety of branches & deployed several times didn't do them or they were generally vage for a reason. And none wrote a new letter each time. Some did for special events so if they died their letter would mention a child's birthday in the future they would clearly miss or something but for the most part. They were just words to try to convey the love they had for everyone the pride the in most cases back then the love for the military they had & how proud they were to serve with the guys & units they served with & just overall attempts to make loved ones understand & encouragement. At least of few of my friends wrong poems or little things like at the end the reading of the letter "My love you are strong & will do well in life, Today & tomorrow let each day grow & grow, Tonight tuck my children in warmly hug them for me, & give them all a kiss for Daddy”
& never touched it until it was end of deployment or out of the service. Most of my friends didn't give it friends they just put them with their gear that would likely be sent home by the military or more likely his comrades & unit. Some people & families find it helpful others not so much it just depends. Giving it to buddies helped made sure it got home sooner then later as it can take a long time for things to get home.
@@craighanson-rc1md no they weren't required, not at all. They were highly encouraged, but no one can order you to write a goodbye letter. If it doesn't come from the heart, it's meaningless.
@@Pecos1 i agree but who writes a letter to family & friends & it doesn't come from the heart? My point was that at least in some of my friends cases they felt it did more harm then good for them let alone their family. Some preferred calls that way even if it was a vm there was a voice & more person interaction with then a letter usually that arrived after word had already been received of the passing. Most of my friends again thought there's nothing in a letter one can say to those left behind that really brings closure or helps with the pain & loss so why try. Again everyone is different every family is different. I had a friend who died in Afghanistan & to this day his mother has never read his letter she's never even opened it it just sits on her fireplace mantel. She'll pick it up hold it even kiss it but never opens it. I lost my parents to a car accident when I was 17 some drunk driver ran a red light while they were on a trip & I had to fly to boston to Id them. Especially for parents burying kids but really anyone who has to bury someone they loved so dear it never gets easier or goes away & a phone call or letter doesn't always change that.
@@craighanson-rc1md it seems you're investing way too much into this. I've been to war three times and I never invested so much time in thinking about it. I wrote a letter the first time, and I almost didn't make it home. The other three times I just went, no letters, and I managed to return home. Only on my first deployment did I get wounded,, but then Baghdad was a far more interesting place to be, even though AL Anbar province was a more dangerous place to be, I was safer in AL Anbar than I ever was in Baghdad. And Bagram was a frigging resort.
To answer your first comment, if someone was ordered to write a goodbye letter after saying they didn't want to, they would write what they had to, not necessarily what they wanted to. Hence not coming from the heart.
MSgt. Gary Gordon, and, SFC Randy Shughart are true heroes. Both were posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the U.S. highest award for bravery. As the citation reads, "For conspicuous gallantry, and, intrepidity, at the risk of life, above, and, beyond the call of duty."
This is the definition of heroism. Jeff Strueker said he actually made his peace with God before going back into the city and had no fear of dying. Many of the men who went back on the convoy were cooks and other personnel who usually just did stuff around the base.
When Gordon and Shugart asked to be inserted at the second crash site, a third Delta sniper named Brad Halling was manning th left side minigun because the crew chief had been wounded. After the two snipers got off, Super 6-2 provided air cover until it was hit with an RPG that took off the lower part of Halling's left leg. Mike Goffena and his copilot managed to get back to the base but just barely. Super 6-8, the Combat Search And Rescue helicopter took an RPG to the main rotor but also limped back to base.
The Little Bird pilot, Keith Jones, plays himself when he helps wounded Delta Operator Dan Busch to his helicopter. He did this during the real battle. Many of the pilots and some of the Ranger extras participated in the actual mission.
Throughout the night, Black Hawk Super 6-6 would fly over Ranger and Delta positions and drop water and ammo to the men despite being shot at constantly.
Read the book by Mark Bowden. This mission is absolutely filled with acts of heroism they couldn't show in the film. The Air Force medic Ty Burrell played, Wilky, received the Air Force Cross for working the entire time to save the men inside helicppter and other men brought to his Casualty Collection Point. He ran across open streets repeatedly to get medical supplies and never got shot.
Another thing that was completely left out were the men of Gold Squadron from Navy SEAL Team 6 who were part of the convoy. They were in a Humvee with no roof or doors. Their vehicle was shot to pieces and many were shot. An Air Force Combat Controller actually rode with them through the city. Another Controller was on the CSAR helicopter, one went with the Rangers on the helicopters and a fourth was on a Little Bird helicopter with the Delta Force soldiers.
From my past comments U know I am a proud 75th Ranger Vet, 1978 to 1998, Veteran of Desert Storm and I was here in Mogadishu in Oct 1993, I survived, My friends that I lost, I don't really talk about it and the movie is half way true and or does its best. I will watch with you but PTSD in me makes it hard. thanks
When I Heard Dasha ask "where did they get this weaponry?" I immediately thought of the move Lord of War with Nicolas Cage. Definitely should be added to a future poll if it hasn't been already
It ranks up there with "Face/Off" and "Family Man" as :: Arguably his Greatest Performance.
They call me Lord of War, but I think it is you.
@@ChurchNietzsche Check out Colour out of Space. It's a brilliant sci-fi horror. Really impressive performance by Cage.
@@rodneypayne4827 I definitely will look into it.
Well don't also forget it was the policy of the Soviet Union to give away weapons to socialist/communists. Also it's called the black market. Somolia is still a war torn nation. You could buy AK's for cheap there.
@@abraynor84 I could be wrong… but I wouldn’t be surprised if piracy was involved.
When I first saw this film, Eric Bana's portrayal pissed me off, acting like some kind of "Rambo" type. After watching the making of the film, I gained a new respect for Eric Bana. See, his character was based off three different soldiers from the incident. It was a Hollywood move to combine three soldiers into a single character because of time constraints. Eric learned about each soldier’s personality and tried to figure out a way to combine those personalities into a single character. I appreciated the effort he put into his role to try to honor all three soldiers. Eric Bana is one of my favorite actors because of this. Not to mention the actual training he went through for this role. I would love the chance to meet him one day just to say "thank you sir". Thank you for honoring those men's memories.
I was a freshman in high school when this happened. It was maddening to see the bodies being dragged through the streets on the news.
This movie is about 80% accurate. They switched a few things, condensed certain events and created a few fictional characters. An interesting piece of trivia: when the helicopter Star 54 comes down to the first crash site to rescue Sgt. Busch and the other man, the pilot that performed it in the movie is the same pilot that did it in real life.
When Bill Clinton chose to cower and submitto the will of these savages, rather than Avenge this atrocity, I swore to never vote for a Democrat again.
@@JS-wy6uw In hindsight, it was the right call. It would have been similar to Afghan war and Vietnam. It would have cost many lives, money, and nothing would have changed in the end. Some people you cannot help, and these past decades of no change in Somalia have proved it was the right choice.
@@ΒΞΔΝit was not. It was a political shit show from the beginning, just like Vietnam. Our military wasn't given proper discretion, too worried with BS cause the politicians at home couldn't care less.
24:48 One of the officers got the last spot in one of the armored vehicles, and he saw a terrified young soldier run up to it only to be told there was no room for him. Seeing how frightened and desperate the young man was, the officer got out and let the soldier take his place inside, The soldier later said that seeing such a brave and decent act by the officer convinced him to reenlist.
Dasha, I have watched a lot of your reaction videos, and the ones that get me the most are watching you react to war movies. it's hard watching you sit there with tears running down your face, but as an American I have the utmost respect for you're sincere compassion when watching these movies. A famous US general once said "War is Hell" not only for US soldiers but for many soldiers around the world who have paid the ultimate price for war. Having family and friends who have been wounded or killed in action, I believe that only those that have fought in battle truly understand the horrors of War!
If you are looking for more war movies to watch here are two both are based on true stories.
"13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" and
" The Hurt Locker"
13:01 "I think they all gonna die."
never heard dasha say that before. gave me chills.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mark Bowden, during his book signing tour back in 1999. He had some good "after" stories. Like:
The Purple Heart is a military award for people wounded in combat.
In the US, several states have special "Purple Heart" license plates you can get for your car, if you have a Purple Heart. In the early 90s, most of these were on cars owned by WWII and Korea veterans.
One of the kids wounded during "Blackhawk Down" applied for, and received a plate for his car.
He had a heavy right foot. So he was getting pulled over by the cops frequently. They all asked him if he was driving his Grandfather's car.
When the cops found out he was wounded in Somalia, none of them ticketed him.
Awesome reaction - probably top 3 for this movie!!!! At the time of this battle, I was in US Army for 11-years. Was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, as a Drill Instructor. Hard to believe that this happened 30-years ago.
I served at the same time....
"Hooah" is the Army's unofficial salute. "Oorah" is the Marines. Luv your videos Dasha. You have a tender heart. Crusty old guys like me need more of that.
Many years ago I recall I found a download that said that it was a declassified video about Vietnam, so I wondered what possible secrets could be there. The video showed rescuers assisting wounded soldiers in the battlefield. I understood that this video was classified because it was so horrible that the one classifying it decided no one should see such horrors. Anything in this movie is like like a spaghetti western compared to the real deal. I recall a soldier who was missing one side of the body. He should have been dead in any respectable movie, but he was alive, awakened and he was in panic still screaming for help and that he did not want to die. I could only watch less than 2 minutes and the video was half an hour. If I had watched the rest of the video I am sure I would have developed a serious sleeping disorder at the very least. I now understand why they develop PTSD. Now I understand soldiers, for there is a deep sadness hidden in the battlefield. I was watching a few minutes of a video while being safe. Now imagine these guys going there every day and seeing hours of these horrors. That made me respect all war veterans, for only they know the deep sadness that is there in the battlefield.
I really liked this one. And laughing at the simple humor is not problematic at all. It's my understanding that so called, "gallows humor" is common within the veteran community, because life is so hard and unforgiving, you take a laugh when and where you can.
Absolutely true.
"If you die, can I have your car? ... how about your girlfriend?"
Former ICU trauma nurse here…. “Gallows humor” is EXTREMELY common in critical care as well
I've seen this movie a number of times, but watching Dasha crying and overcome with grief and sadness was almost too much to bear. Such a sensitive and empathetic soul. I remember watching this on the TV news when it happened. It was shocking seeing mobs drag our dead soldiers thru the streets. This was 100% on Bill Clinton and Def Sec Les Aspin. They denied the commanders the armor they asked for and sent them into battle in soft-skin trucks and Hummers, denied them heavy air support Apache gunships and AC-130s, all just because of political optics. Then when the polls turned against him Clinton pulled all the troops out, so all those men basically died for nothing. We should never send troops to fight without all the support they need, and we should stay until the job is done or not go in the first place. We saw this all over again in Biden's disastrous abandonment of Afghanistan that cost 13 US dead and thousands of Afghans just so he could claim he ended the war on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. We must hold politicians accountable for costing the lives of young servicemen and women in the name of their personal political expediency.
1000% 👆
I cry when Dasha cries. This girl is seriously one the most beautiful souls I have ever seen
@harvey4512 I must not be pure then lol I like War movies. It is BS this event ever happened, more political BS executed by politicians that couldn't CARE LESS about us. I still feel horribly for the men that died so tragically all because of Clinton essentially. I see it as traitorous behavior
Well said, sir. Well said.
13:55 "where did they get those weapons?" They are using AK-47s and RPG-7s. Both are made in Russia.
Appreciate your reaction, you really get into the movie. I remember this incident, US troops were so disgusted with this event they cut up their UN berets.
Wait why?
If memory serves, because of UN rules narrowing success margin, which rules? Your guess as good as mine.
@@bigp3006 Probably just rules of engagement, no? As far as I know the UN weren't even told about the operation happening
@@cassu6 agreed, it was a long time ago and I only remember dimly, I'd just gotten out of the Marines at the time and was trying to soak up civilian living.
I could be wrong but I don't think American troops in Somalia (UNOSOM, UNITAF) wore UN berets.
The movie "The Jerk" that they are watching in the barracks would be a good fun movie to react to!
I always get choked up when the 2 snipers go in 😢.
When the guy at base with the arm cast on goes to cut it with a knife when he’s told he’s not going out with it on 🤜🏻🤛🏻
my brother was there. He was a Ranger.
You used a phrase I haven't heard used about war movies before, but I think it is exactly right: watching this is how we pay our respects. This is the closest we can see of real war, to understand what military and civilians alike went through and go through.. War is not glorious, it is only brutal survival, often for causes that are not good enough, and we pay our respect to those who live it and die it.
Sergeant Strueker (the guy that talks the one soldier into going back out into Bakara Market) was my chaplain at Fort Benning
I really like your reactions, but I’ve never commented before. I love this movie. I enjoyed watching the movie through your eyes and various emotions.
It makes me grateful for our servicemen and women every time I watch it.
Keep up the great work!
I work at a VA Hospital with a Ranger who was there, like most of veterans you would never know. He's a great guy. The two Delta Snipers Rest Easy, CMH!
21:21 "Firimbi," the Somali who was was guarding and caring for for Mike Durant was genuinely concerned about protecting his prisoner from angry Somalis who might try to kill the American, and he had a lot of conversations with Durant trying to get him to sympathize with his militia. After Durant was released, he even invited him to come to Somalia to visit him and his family. Durant did not take him up on the invitation.
Half the actors are actually performing the actions of more than one soldier. Lead actor Josh Harnett's Everman was injured almost immediately and he stays naked Everman, but plays 3 or 4 different soldiers' parts. The movie ends before the book as Eric Bana's soldier gets killed a day or two later. The movie otherwise is very accurate to the book, although the moment that starts the problem with the soldier falling from the helicopter is disputed. Some say the helicopter shifted like in the film. While others say the soldier simply fell from personal error, no helicopter movement. I read it in one sitting. Excellent book.
According to the book, Steele only took exception to Pilla making light of his faith, which he took very seriously. That's the only reason he didn't step in and reassert his authority earlier.
Dasha:: "I'm gonna pass out" ... ...
Everyone Else:: "It's not even your leg (you beautiful soul)!?"
One of my former coworkers was 160th SOAR (special operations aviation regiment) and told me all about the battle of Mogadishu.
"Black Hawk Down" was directed by Ridley Scott. He also directed "Alien", "Blade Runner", "Thelma & Louise", and "Gladiator" among many other films. The cast is also filled with young actors soon to become much better known for other roles in other films -- Ewan McGregor, Tom Hardy, Orlando Bloom, Tom Sizemore, William Fichtner, and Jason Isaacs among them. William Fichtner features in the excellent 2013 near future dystopian sci-fi film, Elysium, opposite Matt Damon and Jodie Foster. Check it out when you can.
Hey dasha army veteran here I knew this was going to be a hard one for you when I went to ranger school the guys who were there that went thru this were like gods to us I didn't know at the time how someone could survive something like this then I got deployed to Iraq and I found our the hard way anyway this was a great reaction and if anyone has questions about any of the army stuff going on they don't understand I most likely can answer
Dasha always delivers.
I love this flick!
The pilot in the little bird who lands at the Ist crash site was the actual pilot who did it in Somalia in the real.event
There were some inaccuracies, but not much compared to the actual operation. As for what you saw in the men, the Rangers on the ground and Delta/CAG guys, that is to be expected, it is written in the creed.
RANGER CREED
Recognizing that I volunteered to be a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of my Ranger Regiment.
Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger, my country expects to move further, faster, and fight harder than any other soldier.
Never shall I fail my comrades, I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong, and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task, whatever it may be, one hundred percent and then some.
Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well trained soldier, my courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress, and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.
Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country, I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might, surrender is not a Ranger word, I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission, though I be the lone survivor.
RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!
Each and every word and stanza can be shown as an example during the operation (and in the movie too I guess) by the Rangers (and other units there). The caliber of men found in the Ranger Regiment are some of the highest in the world, they exemplify what it means to be a soldier/infantryman.
This is why Dasha is among the best reactors on YT. You can enjoy funny and entertaining movies with her just as much as the real hard, tough to watch stuff. She gets the jokes, she gets the plot twists, she get's the "deeper messages" and is always honest, authentic and keeps her caring nature.
Not an easy movie to watch, but what an amazing story of brotherhood.
PS: Yeah, always have tissues for every movie 🤣 There's no shame in it, I always have them ready.
The thing that pisses me off the most about this movie/event, is that Washington (idiot politicians or upper brass), decided to NOT use an AC-130 for this operation. If even just ONE was in the air that day, is movie probably would not exist.
Hooah is an Army slang with several definitions: HUA = Heard, Understood, Acknowledged, also "anything and everything except a negative response"
13:50 “where do they get all this weaponry?”
Funny you should ask, in 1994 more than likely their weapons came from former Soviet countries selling through gun runners/smugglers.
Lord of War is great movie about this, starring Nicolas Cage as a Ukrainian gun runner.
More than that. The Soviet Union used to give out weapons to anyone claiming to be socialist/communist. They were doing that in the 50's, 60's, and part of the 1970's. It cycled through the black market as 2nd and 3rd hand gear.
1917 (2019) will be a great reaction from Dasha ❤️🙏🏼
This is the first war movie to make me cry. Loved your reaction
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If this movie doesn't make you cry, you don't have a soul.
@@ChurchNietzsche I cry for many movies, but not this one. It has just too much noise and chaos for me to really connect with and feel empathy for any of the characters. To me, it felt more like an excess of sound effects and fireworks rather than storytelling.
@@bigdream_dreambig really? Maybe it's the Combat Patch I refuse to wear, but ... ...
This one is really hard to watch (I have stopped the Reaction Twice Already, still not done ... we're washing the blood out the Humvees before going back out).
Heartbreak Ridge, Hacksaw Ridge, Hamburger Hill, Apocalypse Now, FMJ ... WITHOUT BATTING AN EYELASH ... ... Blackhawk Down, tears me up. Every time.
There is so much "I Tried My Best, It's Not My Fault" ... so many times you "Could have rolled seven, but crapped out." ...
Maybe it's just me.
@@ChurchNietzsche Glory (1989)
@@seannovack3834 will look into this.
26:32 when you see a General wiping blood off the floor of an infirmary because he feels he should do more in the moment when he is only supposed to observe and command
"I've never heard anyone say hooah before." Actually you probably have. There are many origin stories for it- acronyms, countries, etc. One possibility is the Cossack war cry "URA" which means "paradise". A great song that tells the story of Black Hawk Down is March in Arms "An Act of Valor", I recommend it.
5:44 Randy Shughart's wife had been a nurse and had seen in the ER how gruesome casualties could be, so when his body was recovered, she asked a friend who was there to identify the remains how bad it was. He told her the body had been so badly mutilated that she wouldn't have been able to recognize him.
There was so much more going on in the book that I wish they could have put into this movie. Primarily what the families were going through back home who were watching this battle unfold on the news and watching the bodies be dragged in the streets.
As a general rule (But not always), natural materials like grass, wood, and leaves, burn with a white smoke, while man-made materials like plastic, rubber, and nylon, burn with a black smoke. One exception to the general rule, is crude oil (Nature-made). Crude oil burns with a black smoke.
Michael J. Durant the Pilot who was held captive wrote a book called In the Company of heroes. He was at Fort Hood, Texas shortly after I arrived after finishing my Military occupation Training He was doing a publicity event, a book signing for his book, He signed the copy I had bought the same day, and spoke with me for a good long while. I have been out of the army for over 10 years, and meeting him is still one of the best bright moments of my time in the army. the brightest moment was the day I was signing myself out of my company after I finished my exiting process. That feeling I felt when I was at the Dallas airport waiting for my flight home. That feeling of being free from having to ever go back to Iraq. Not going to lie I did cry. hard not to, I survived being shot twice, stabbed once, survived having incoming Mortars almost daily at the Forward Operating base I was at, survived an IED explosion, and while stateside I also survived tearing an ACL, and the surgery to fix it. I loved your reaction. I am new to your channel your emotions touched me. War is Hell, to say the very least. I don't miss the Army at all, What I miss is the brotherhood I was a part of; the camaraderie. No Civilian job offers that. At least none I have found.
FYI... all single main rotor helicopters need some way to counter engine torque. The helicopter will spin around the axis of the main rotor, as shown in the movie, when the tail rotors are hit.
As the forward speed of the helicopter increases, aerodynamic forces start reducing the need for the tail rotor.
Which leads to some hairy training, when helicopter pilots are taught how to land them at high speed, if the tail rotor has a failure
12:50 he had 6 weeks to retirement from the army, which he joined in the vietnam war
Source: one of the three audio commentaries on the DVD
When you said "Where do the get all this weaponry".
They actually got it from Russia!!!
13:50 Most of their weapons look like they're from the Soviet era, the irony lol
HUA=Heard, Understood, & Acknowledged
You have such a good heart Dasha that it makes me cry too.
Your reaction to the movie was wonderful; worthy of the sacrifices made by these men (& their families!) ... and the respect you gave them at the end just proved it!
I've seen more than a few war movies, and this one and _"Lone Survivor"_ are the two most intense and affecting ones I've seen! They *are* tough to watch, but definitely worth it!
If you want to watch a powerful war/military movie that's not quite so gory and doesn't give you 'gut-punches', try the movie _"Patton"_ - about U.S. General George S. Patton, during WW2. It's a very powerful and moving movie, but it shouldn't make you cry nearly as much!
Another good one is the Clint Eastwood war movie _"Heartbreak Ridge"_ - under-appreciated in my opinion, with an interesting supporting cast of less-known actors. Also, if want a war movie with both drama *and* some good laughs, try Eastwood's _"Kelly's Heroes"_ ... I think you'll *really* like it!
*Enjoy!*
Amazingly, this movie was written and put together, by actual eye witnesses, video, and after action reports, from the soldiers involved.
Well, you asked Dasha -- so here is your answer. Those weapons the Somalis had were Russian. And Russian advisors taught them how to take out our sophisticated Black Hawk helicopters using those really cheap grenade launches by aiming for the tail rotors on the helicopter. (I suppose this kind of training of "your adversaries' adversary" is normal. The USA had done the same for the Afghanis during the Russian occupation of Afghanistan. And now we are doing it for the Ukrainians.) I do enjoy your channel and I appreciate your love of mankind in general. Maybe one day our two countries will be able to expend less energy and money on war and more on peace. Let's hope and pray for this.
That dad wouldn't have been shot by his kid if his son wasn't being used for combat. It is the fault of the father that he was shot for not keeping young kids out of combat. Still painful to see a son lose his father though, yet he would have killed our serviceman with those shots instead if he hadn't missed.
9:42 “ we got a black hawk down, we got a black hawk down. “
(300th comment by the way 😊)
Dasha you should react to Lone Survivor!
I was in the Army shortly after this and felt it was necessary to read this book. I have never seen the movie and never will because I have no desire to be depressed again.
You might like to try 'Enemy at the Gates' - it's about the battle of Stalingrad
Where did they get all this weaponry? Well it's all Russian Soviet equipment. It's from the black market. The Soviet Union used to give weaponry for anyone claiming they're socialist/communist. Those are AKM's, RPG-7, PKM, and the DsHk machine gun.
What no man left behind is...the word you were looking for is "motto"
I myself have been through something similar in Ramadi in April 2004. You can push yourself so hard. You'd be amazed how you can operate when your adrenaline is pumping.
Yes definitely tissues I’ve been watching your reactions for a year now and I can tell your a empathetic kind soul and the suffering of others affect’s you because your a sweetheart
"Where did they get all these weapons?" Everywhere.
Russia/ex-Soviet Union lol
I knew the guy who was the counter sniper in the film, played by Eric Bana. He was Australian SAS, counter sniper. We used to play video games together. Then one day he joined up. We didn't see him for ten years. His name was Peter. Thank you Dasha for the wonderful emotional humanity you bring to your videos. Blessings from Australia.
I remember this like it was yesterday and it's been 30 years, by the end of the Battle of Mogadishu, 18 Americans were dead and another 73 had been wounded. It was an absolute bloodbath that saw American bodies dragged through the streets in one of the most horrifying displays of cruelty in modern history
I also feel sorry for Mrs Stephanie Shughart that she lost her husband Mr Randy Shughart who was a sergeant that served the US Army special forces called Delta force who was sadly killed by the somali pirate militia during the event of Black Hawk down in Mogadishu Somalia on October 3rd 1993
11:04 there's a photo of Galantine (the real one), shaking hands with Bill Clinton in the hospital, when they were back in the US, in the book
LOL, you said "where did you get all this weaponry?". Simple answer: Russia. Who else makes Kalashnikov rifles? Actually if you want to know how the weapons found their way to Africa, you have to watch the movie "Lord of War". Its the true story and one of my favourite movies with some good actors..
My Father had friends that were in this raid. He doesn’t like to talk about it much. Being an army brat you can see more than some.
16:00 No. You should be laughing. Humor is surely there. Levity
- Dredd
- The Guardian
- Taken
- Air Force One
- Captain Phillips
13:00 Yes. We are all gonna die. Now let's help our brothers. Right now
You need to watch a few light hearted movies after this one. You are a very sensitive person, Dasha, and it's obvious these kinds of intense movies really drain you emotionally.
That's why I'm here.
Lol, eat a chicken sandwich, you don't need a break like you've been working a 15 hour shift
This movie really illustrates what it means to be an "Occupying Force" ...
It's not "Our Army vs Their Army" ... ... sometimes, it's "Our Unit vs Their Country"
it was against warlords and militias.
@@PV1230 yes ... and in many places "Militia" = "Armed Citizen" ... ... and you're in their country.
@@ChurchNietzsche ok, Omar.
@@eq1373 it works the other way ... how long do you -Really- think it will take Texas to take control of -their- border, because the Biden Administration has declared America's borders open?
I'm surprised it hasn't happened already. "This is my country, you're not my countryman" ... humans are very sensitive about that!!
My Uncle was one of the 20,000 U.S. Marines sent into the 92' invasion of somalia
Nelson's hearing will probably return, but he could very well have suffered at least partial hearing loss--some permanent damage. Soldiers are generally issued hearing protection (usually ear plugs), but the vast majority, unless they are a helicopter pilot or artillery crewman, refuse to wear it because they fear that they might not be able to hear the enemy or each other well enough. Personally, I think that all of that shooting and all of those explosions compromise their hearing anyway, so probably the hearing protection actually helps them hear better overall, in addition to protecting their hearing from cumulative permanent damage.
Nowadays, they are being issued helmets with cutouts for over-the-ear hearing protection (muffs), and hopefully these will be the electronic ones that protect their hearing while letting them hear pretty much like normal, even quiet sounds. These are worn by many civilians for shooting (I have a set myself for the shooting range), and I think most soldiers would be willing to wear this type of hearing protection during combat. They most certainly should. Their headsets should be connected to their communications, as well.
Easily my favorite war movie. Behind Enemy Lines is also a fantastic one but less discussed.
This film was tough to watch because it show you the sometimes war operation could going wrong but soldiers who never give up fighting until end.
Huah! means "yes!" in the US Army. I think it may be short for "Hoorah!", like a cheer, that came to be used as an affirmative, but that is just a guess.
How medals of honor are earned
In Somalia they actually still call that day "Day of the Rangers"
26:36 btw that's the guy from the deathletter scene
I'm surprised that you watched this one. I know you're not a fan of blood and war movies. Also it's a very sad movie. Thank you for being brave enough to watch it
This was one of the hardest reaction videos i've watched. I didn't feel as sad when i actually watched this movie. Your genuine fear and love and sadness during this whole thing was very moving. War is Hell, the men and women who go into these kinds of fights do it out of love and respect for their fellow soldier. This movie is what initially got me interested in the military. I can't join but this was my first exposure to war and it drew me in. Somalia back then was just an insane place to be in. This movie gave the world who wasn't there a brief glimpse of the horrors the country lived through. Ok i have to go calm myself down now from seeing your emotions! haha I am now a subscriber to you and i can't wait to see more, also your use of English swear words is on point!
The helicopter pilot who survived, ran for Congress, but didn't win.