United States Army Rangers under fire in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1993, during Operation Gothic Serpent. As Somalia was facing famine and internal conflict, the United Nations began a humanitarian mission, which required military assistance, as Somali warlords seized food shipments. In what became known as the “Black Hawk Down” raid, United States Army Rangers and Special Operations Forces troops attempted to capture a Somali warlord, which resulted in two helicopters being shot down and heavy casualties sustained by the United States troops. This event led to the withdraw of American forces in Somalia, and led to strong aversion from the United States in sending troops overseas.
