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.
Show
Seconds From Disaster
Episode
S06E04
Air Date
Nov 19, 2012