The True Story Behind "Black Hawk Down"
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2023
- “For the first time in my career, we were on the defense. That shook me.” Brad Halling, retired Army Special Operations.
This is the inside story of survival from the infamous Battle of Mogadishu, Operation Gothic Serpent, which inspired the movie “Black Hawk Down,” as told by an operator who was on the front line.
Retired Sgt. Maj. Brad Halling recounts the fight and resulting rescue mission that’s been etched into US Army special operations history.
“If they shoot enough rockets, they’re going to shoot a helicopter down.”
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Aussie Vet here. I can understand you would have quite a lot of Vets in the comments section who joined during 9/11 but for me, watching the aftermath of the Battle of Mogadishu on the news was my "Wake up and choose" moment. I was 17 at the time and my cousins had deployed to Somalia with Australia's contingent of Peace Keepers. My enlistment date was 4th of October 1994. Although my deployments were to places like Bougainville, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan my decision to serve in the ADF was born through what these men went through.
Straya!
Likewise mate. Joined much later, in '09
I feel your sentiment my man I joined 05 watched the towers go down in 8th grade I don’t think I fully grasped it all, but in the back of my mind I think it was there what it meant, but watching Blackhawk down really made me go yeah that’s what I want to do, we’ll that and band of brothers but it was that sense of brotherhood, of service over self that resonated
And how’s the Australian government treating the vets..if they haven’t forgotten you guys!
Anzacs/vets etc, get 1 day of recognition for protecting the citizens and sacrificing theirs lives & the aboriginals get 1 whole month “Nadoc” for Fark knows & $60billion plus & all the entitlements all off the back of hard working tax paying citizens money each year!
100%
Glad to see that no one's forgotten and the stories are still being told
Tom satterly was just on the Shawn Ryan show sharing his experience of the battle of Mogadishu
I was listening to it on my drive today. The tears he fought back saying it was the last time he told his side you can understand why.
Kind of cool story - a few years ago I was audiobook-ing the Black Hawk Down book so it was fresh in my mind. On a walk at a local park my wife saw a memorial marker and idly said aloud "Rierson". Sort of as a joke I said "Delta Force Specialist Matt Rierson?" And she goes "uh..yes.." Matt Rierson was one of the Delta operators who survived the Black Hawk Down day then was killed the next day in a mortar attack on the airfield. He was from Nevada, Iowa, where I live. Tiny town, weird coincidence. I think if you Google Matt Rierson there's an image of the exact grave marker in the Nevada Park north of my house.
@@DL-ij7tf that is really cool man. Prolly most important monument we have in my town other than Abe Lincoln’s is a monument of a revolutionary soldier. It’s a couple of blocks from my mother in laws.
@bass_life2177 I was going to comment the same. You do your job ill do mine 😂. Great podcast
As a former Army Medic I'm quite surprised that the medical unit wasn't recognized with citations. That medical team helped pave the way for saving countless lives during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Much of what I and other medical specialties learned was a result of the lessons from this battle.
I agree
This entire op transformed everything. Basic infantry training, this was mentioned regularly.
Was an oversight. One where there is still time to rectify.
one of the coolest things i read in the book was about the CSAR teams having to cut the bodies out of the chopper in the middle of combat. just men doing their job in the middle of hell.
I agree, and thank you for you service 🙏
Thank you Malaysian 🇲🇾 your country deserved the recognition even though the media downplayed your involvement on the retaliation and rescue operation.
God bless Malaysia!
Yes you can give him the chicken feather medal
This was so well done. Couldn't hold back the tears once Halling met with the Doc.
Ditto man
Same
Yeah us guys have a hard time keeping it together at the best of times, this justified the tears.
I’m so thankful for these men.
Also for the people that made this video for young kids like myself to see.
I’ll proudly admit this made me cry. Thank you to all the veterans that have sacrificed their lives for my freedom and every Americans freedom.
@@Andys12169 Roger that
Thank you for your service, my girlfriend is a ER doctor, she served with the 274th forward surgical team. I remember the picture on the cover of Time magazine when this happened. God bless everyone that served.
I am unbelievably honored to have met Dr. John Uhorchak. He told the same story when he was honored in his hometowns Wall of Fame. I got chills when he popped up on screen. I heard him tell this story 10 years ago when I was 16, and I remember it like it was yesterday. To be able to hear it again and to be able to put a face to a least one person in his story is utterly amazing. Thank you both for your service.
May God bless all of those heroes from Malaysian Battalion a.k.a MALBATT who sacrifice their life to save those Mountain Division, Delta Force and Rangers who involved in Battle of Mogadishu..they are unsung heroes in recovering those who injured and killed on that day..just using their APC and without support from Pakistani army's tank who fled away before entering Bakara Market..greatest gratitude for the Malaysian Army🤝👏🏻
Orang Malaysia ja sibuk sebut sumbangan Malbatt, tengok komen kafir2 Amerika, diaorang tak peduli pun, patut jangan dibantu puak2 ni
My dad served in the battle of Mogadishu, very brutal fight. Glad he made it out
My dad did to same here man if he didn’t make it back I wouldn’t be here I’m glad he made it
@@seanm7539 tell him hold this L haha I hope he learned his lesson
@@Loleloll158what L the boys on the ground were dropping Somalis like bags of shit it’s actually unbelievable somalis did as bad as they did given the circumstances and mission was deemed a success
@@Loleloll158Wtf is wrong with you?
yeah. He shouldnt be there.
I was a Canadian soldier there Feb 5 until July 8. I was a commander of one of the white 8 wheeled armoured vehicles that would cruise around Mogadishu. Thank you for your service.
Thank you to you as well brother
Hello Sir! Jesus loves you so very much, God so loved the world that He have His only Son, so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. Thank you for defending those in need and for your bravery to face those events, war is not an easy thing to witness and especially experience,it can leave scars, physical and mental, but God can heal every wound. God bless you, I pray that you come to Christ He loves you very much. ♥️
as a malaysian two months ago there was a movie released named malabat misi bakara which is basically the black hawk dawn movie but from a malaysian perspective
Brad HALLING is a fucking savage. Along with the rest of those brave men. Thanks for your service.
I'm sure many people has seen the movie but if not thank you both for sharing this story with everyone that didn't. Others take what we do for granted but any man or woman that has ever worn the uniform will never because we know and we'll help each other out 👊🏻🇺🇸
But I dont think yanks killed as many as they claim in the movie. But then again..
@@richardv9648it's not about how many we killed. It's about remembering those that were lost.
Seeing such brave and strong men that put others above themselves break down with emotion and tears just pulls on my heart. These men and women put everything before themselves at times and have the burdens that most of us can never comprehend how they deal with it (some don't unfortunately). Thanks BRCC for sharing this story and showing the human side of what our service men and women have to go through day to day.
dont thank them. they don't support the 2nd amendment. they said private citizens should not own guns and have yet to apologize.
If only the Army had done this operation a week earlier when the USMC was still in country with tanks, LAV's and the USS Wasp. The whole day would have gone completely differently. It was horrible to to have just gotten back home to hear this was happening.
Oh fuck off. More Marine rah rah shit. CAG operates lighter than USMC and you cant roll tanks into a target you are trying to hit fast and by surprise.
One of my former JROTC cadets was with the Corps there. I have pictures he sent me of him manning a Barrett 50 and firing at a RPG gunner. Crazy place.
I was a Dover C-5 crew chief at the time. We went to Hunter AAF to deploy the 24th Mech AFTER this tragedy. A day late and too many casualties and deaths later. Politicians dictate American policy, choose wisely. Never fight unless you fight to win overwhelmingly. God Bless our Warriors!
Military intelligence is sometimes a second thought.
Not only that, but if colin powell had approved ac 130 gunship support this mission would have gone entirely different
Thanks to Malaysian 🇲🇾 army fighting to save the rest of the American soldiers who were trapped in the Bakara Market. I hope you stay healthy Brad. 💪🏾
The same Malaysians that didn’t want to overload APCs and tried to turn down packing them out with the wounded? The same ones that wouldn’t leave their armored vehicles to provide cover fire to load the wounded? You need to read the after action report that the 10th mountain released. Yes they helped but they did act with some cowardice.
@@irishsavage8715it doesn't change the fact that they helped, lets just agree to disagree
@@irishsavage8715it was a suicide appearing mission. I don't blame them for being scared. Good on them for pushing thru.
You need to get your words right it's the Pakistani naat Malaysian
Brad Halling has been sharing stories about what went down for weeks. I'm very glad you featured him at BRCC. You guys are awesome!
I've never heard Brad speak about this before this video. Has be been on any podcasts? Could you point me in the right direction where I can find more of his story?
Because of Brads running for those who can’t, he got me into running years ago. His impact reaches far and wide. Thank you Brad. Hope to see you on cleared hot and Shawn Ryan.
I’ve wondered for years what Brad’s voice even sounded like. This was absolutely fantastic. It just doesn’t feel like 30 years have passed. God bless the participants in Operation Gothic Serpent. God be with the families and friends who mourn their losses to this day. God bless Brad Halling and the CAG brothers he served with. They were incredibly inspirational to us stateside slugs who were serving in the ARMY at this time.
It’s truly amazing how strong these guys was and are. Thanks for y’all’s service it’s truly amazing the power u feel watching a story from men who have served in combat.
TITANS!!!
Right? These men are getting fewer, and fewer! Sad. This is a REAL MAN!
30 years later wow the earth completed 30 trips around the sun and Somalia is still a warzone and America still has troops there I pray for my country to hopefully have peace and stability 🇸🇴💓🇺🇸
I just watched the Shawn Ryan interview from the Delta operator on the ground. Crazy hearing to different vantage points from the same battle. He spoke about how he saw Brett get hit with the rpg from the ground. These are true warriors.
Brad is delta too
Man the detail he goes into. Such a heavy day. Rest in peace to all those brave men that died that day. The man you have to be to be severely injured and tell the doctor to worry about your friend because he is hurt worse. Man what a guy. Most guys would say they would say something like that given that situation but there are very few people on earth like these guys. Great video.
This is one of my favorite quotes from a hero Ive ever heard. “I’ll be outside.” Knows he’s gonna die but he will stay as long as he can. No quit. All resolve. Makes a grown man cry
Those are like he was crying his eyes out is crying like this like a little b****
Please do more of these stories. Hunt down others and get them to tell their stories. No matter how dark it gets. Not just for documentary purposes but for us. I desperately needed to be reminded why I served. The moment he said “doc don’t worry about me” I was remind why I kept going back. Civilians world is colder than any war zone. It can grind our recollection and lead one to question beliefs. Well told, well edited and a reminder that our service was for a reason. Thank you and I really appreciate the moment you gave me.
Thank you for letting Brad share part of his story, so more of the world can see what an exemplary human being he is, and has been, since the days our family was blessed to know his.
My deepest admiration to everyone on Task Force Ranger and to the Angels (Medical staff) who tended the wounded and dying. I hope you all have found peace within yourselves as you did more than your best that day and everyday since.
Thank you for filming this. This has to be remembered. The great deeds and acts of heroism exhibited are awe inspiring. Never forget.
I wasn't there for this mission, but I was there with my Marine Corp unit before 10th Mountain came to relieve us 3 months later. I will never forget Somalia and what we (USMC) had to do to seperate the Warlords from fighting each other and protecting the UN food transports. Semper Fi Black Rifle Company for all you do for us vets!!!!
My best friend was over there with the Corp at the same time you were I believe. He doesn't talk about it just like I don't talk about Iraq but the unspoken understanding is there.
@oif3vetk9 we did lose a few brothers over there, I think the reason why your friend doesn't talk about it is because probably one of them were one of his close brothers at arms which I can understand. My wife lost a really good friend in Iraq. She was an Army MP.
@@oif3vetk9start speaking and Getting it out brother nothing wrong with reaching out and talking, it will help you in the long run. Feelings buried alive never die
None of you vets are heros you guys are evil
Thank you for posting this, it's a different perspective and appreciated!
Operation Gothic Serpent / T.F. Ranger and the resulting tragedy hits home for me.
I did not know Gordon, but served with Randy Shughart in 2/75, I was older than him but we became good friends - he was my Ranger buddy.
After the pull-out and upon returning to the U.S., certain members who knew that we were friends briefed me on what happened.
It did not surprise me that Randy would insist on trying to rescue the helicopter crew.
But I still wept for not only Randy, but for Stephanie and the family.
And every 03 October, I have a beer (or 2) in remembrance and to honor Randy and all our fallen warriors.
Malaysian 19th Malay Regiment . thankyou for your services
It's amazing how BRCC brings these stories and men and women together. After so many years.
Thank you all so much!
As an AC-130 dude who got to the airplane after Mog, this carried a chip on our shoulders for a long time. Years of “what if?” Thanks for doing this video.
I’m glad to see Brad Halling getting a interview
I met Mike Durant and this account fills in a lot that is not in the movie or Mikes book. I worked orthopedics at Ft. Leonard Wood hospital after being in the Airborne so I know what these military patients go thru. Big respect to these heroes that were just trying to bring stability and food to hungry people.
Is good that you have met him Mark and what did he say to you😂😂😂
Beautiful story. Thank you for putting this together and thank you veterans. 🇺🇸
These documentaries you guys make are perfect in every way. Cant even say more than that. Just perfect
With all my war time and experiences in the army...this is the most powerful story iv ever heard and seen..i salute you sir..this is true military history..salute and respect to the fallen..hoor
I was in high school when this happened and it's still moving to me to hear these stories from the men and women who were there. VERY MOVING. Thank you all for your service to this great country. If I ever meet any of you, I'm buying. Bless you all!
Honeltly this could be the best mini document on youtube
Brad Halling is an amazing dude, I've been following him on Instagram for some years and the stories he share is like "James Bond" stuff
So happy to see him here, just like Kyle Lamb these Delta operators seem to be so humble and funny. Which is funny to me because when you need them they turn into extremely professional trained warriors
They are awesome
Scared me with the “witch”… 😅
@@edvardsoldat Autocorrect got me again
@@isaacdepaula2103 I’m only F’n with you bro 😋👍🏻✌🏻
Kudos to the medics, nurses and doctors, that do so much to help and save our servicemen and women! The fact that they get no recognition is insane! They may not pull a trigger, but the definitely deal with the trauma and loss!
Survivors guilt is crippling.
It takes more than religion, more than courage, more than any kind of therapy in existence to overcome.
I my opinion it takes a survivor to overcome it, and that person should not feel guilt but gratitude.
They survived to help stop it happening again.
The loss of one life can help prevent the loss of many.
'Utrinque Paratus'
Incredible! Thankyou BRCC for putting this together and sharing.
To all of my fellow veterans, ME and MY ENTIRE FAMILY thank you from the bottom of hearts for the sacrifices made. No one will ever understand the sacrifices that each individual made to do exactly what they swore to do and I appreciate every one of them. And to the families of those that didn’t make it back home, thank you for having an individual that was willing to put their life on the line for my family to be able to rest easy at night. A lot of us wonder when we get back stateside “why me” and I know I still ask that question everyday but the people I served with tells me that I’d do everything all over again if need be. Don’t hold politicians, athletes and celebrities in high regard, hold those that were willing to put their lives on the line because they said they would if need be in the highest regard. Thank you 🙏 🇺🇸🇺🇸
They did nothing to keep your “rest easy” because these people werent attacking you. They went there to ef around and they found out. Please save these comments for people who did true heroic work.
@@mangomadnnesss you sound like someone that was related to Hitler, saddam or even a school shooter. So save your comments or head to Bellevue
Amazing video, guys! 👍 The map visualisation was very helpful to understand how the battle developed. I've listened to many soldiers retelling the fight, but this is the first time that I got a clear image of the events.
It's great to finally hear the perspective of the surgeon and those in the helicopters. This story is so touching 🥺😭
Thank you for this story. Extremely moving and clarifying.
I’m in awe.
As a 1st responder who occasionally works in an emergency room and having older friends or mentors in the military including some who were also involved in the events of Black Hawk Down this brought tears to my eyes
Thank you for your sacrifice and service
USAF 20 Yr Retired, OIF and OEF vet. Thank you Black Rifle Coffee for telling our stories.
FINALLY an interview with Brad! His story is incredible!
This is the standard I expect from BRCC from now on. This is phenomenal and a true testament to the Men of Task Force Ranger and all the Men and Women that supported them, saved them, and loved them.
This needs to get shared so that our brothers and sisters who cared for those injured are commemorated for saving the lives of those who are still with us and being there for those during last breath. Salute to you all!
One of the best ones yet! Thank you!
Nice work BRCC. This is the best thing you have produced.
MALBATT. 19th Royal Malay Regiment Malaysian Army and the US Army 10th Mountain Division in Radpanzer Condor APC pushed into Bakara Market and extracted element of Task Force Ranger on the morning of October 4th 1993
Yes it was mainly Pakistani and Malaysian convoy which rescued these people.
@@user-fj3he9lf3cPakistani convoy was the earliest to withdraw from the convoy. They were leading the convoy and entered the market area first, but stopped right away and turned around.
Thanks for producing this documentary and my heart goes out to Brad & the medical team in this story esp. his story of survival & his journey back. Like millions who this story captivated, i often wondered if the result at Super 6-4 crash would've been different if Brad went down & helped his teammates Gary & Randy. Thanks for letting Brad tell us what really happened in his own words. Really appreciate this & all the never-before known facts and pics. RIP to all lost in the operation
30 years later…. F*ck that’s a long time, our heroes remember it just like it was yesterday and I thank the survivors coming out and telling their stories of what they experienced that day 10/03. Huge thanks for warriors like BRCC, SRS & BHAWK for being a voice to put this down in history and helping our veterans get through their tough times. Love you guys and keep up the good work 🤙🏽
So glad you guys are honoring so many vets with your channel!!
Another awesome video production from BRCC. Thank you for sharing this story with us.
My dad went to flight school with Mike Durrant. Awesome human being, he took me fishing when my dad couldn't. I'll NEVER forget that.
Fantastic video and absolutely moving story. Well done
Thank you so much for keeping this clean so that my kids can watch it. It’s so well done.
We can never thank you enough for what you've done. I never served but you have my utmost respect and gratitude. So glad to hear your experience and see your triumph over that day. God bless you sir.
Over the past couple of years researching and watching interviews about the battle no story has hit me like this one and shows not only what the operators went through but the doctors caring for the wounded this really struck me.
his IG account is great, BHawk tells so many stories and shares lots of pics
I am lucky to have meet 4 hero's from this tragedy....I also served side by side with a great medic who was also there.....10th MNT needs to be talked about what they did with this tragedy.
Malaysia Also Need To Be Talkes Also
Thanks for the great presentation BRCC. It is great hearing these stories.
An incredible story and thank you for sharing this.
Blessings to all those who were there, their families and the fallen soldiers.
Tom satterly was just on the Shawn Ryan show Monday and the 2nd part is airing today. He’s sharing his experience of the battle of Mogadishu
Thank you for your service. I'm related to Dan Jollota and couldn't be more proud of him and all of you who had to endure such a harrowing situation with bravery, determination, and real true strength of character.
There are not enough words to express my gratitude and respect for all of you, THANK YOU and God bless!
Great insight into an aspect of that battle that I was not aware of. Thankyou so much for bringing this to light and please continue to bring these stories to the forefront.
first time hearing about PSSE, badass af
Its before delta force
Well, I just became a Whiskey fan. This man is an absolute LEGEND. Thank you, to every single one of you brave men and women who have served. I’m proud to live in a country that has you all as the face of it. God bless each and every one of you.
Thank you so much for telling this story. I grew up watching BHD, but this was even more raw.
Heroes in action, legends in story.
Thank you for making this video. Such a great story have to be told. Brad Halling and his story is example for young men. My fully respect.
Job well done, thank you for your service.
I am no Vet, but I am forever grateful for all of those who have sacrificed for the freedoms we have in this country. Thank each of you in this video and those who may comment for your service and sacrifice. The movie moved me, but seeing this story told from a person apart of this brought me to tears.
Hero’s all Day, they just go under appreciated. I can relate.
Thank you team for getting this together
The only movie that I cannot watch ever again. I cried like a baby watching it.😢
"LEST WE FORGET" Gone but never forgotten. May they Rest In Peace. Thank you for Service.
What an incredible story. Thank you for sharing and keeping the memory of your brothers alive. Thank you for your service, and God bless you and your family.
This is your best production yet! Amazing!
Wow, just wow.
Thank you for making this. I’ve obviously seen the movie but it’ll never equal first hand accounts or convey real emotion like this video does.
Geez I miss living in the US.
The Shawn Ryan Show has an amazing interview also.
I hard pill to swallow, well narrated and edited. Glad this is still being covered..
thank you all for your service. From the UK.
Thank you BRCC for sharing the video. As an Infantry Army Veteran we always give the other non Infantry soldiers hell. Its great to see everyone come together to help out.
Thank you for compiling this, and thank you for those who served.
Powerful, my cousin is Dan. I am so glad you made it home and thank you for your service.
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing. I was all ready in the Army when this happened, and was stationed @ Ft Bragg, NC, in the 82nd Airborne Division. I heard about the attacks on the news, but hearing this man's story and his perspective was incredible.
I hear "Gothic Serpent" was also Mat Best's nickname in high school.
30th anniversary of this hard fought battle. God bless those warriors that fought for each other 🇺🇲
Thanks for sharing your story. All the sacrifices on this mission were extraordinary, all my respect.
It’s January of 2024, and we still stand in awe of your story.
Im an ex-Night Stalker.... NSDQ! Matter of fact, in the middle East right now contracting ;-) Thanks for the video Mr. Evan! RLTW.
NSDQ!
DOCTORS AND SURGEONS ESPECIALLY IN COMBAT ARE IN A CLASS OF THEIR OWN... THAT DR HAVING TO STAY COMPOSED FOR 36 HOURS IS JUST SUPERHUMAN 👍 AND TO THE SOLDIERS THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE... RIP TO THOSE WHO DIDN'T MAKE IT 🙏
Another insanely well done video. Thank you.
Thank y'all for your service❤️
I never knew there was a MASH unit onsite. I thought the hospital the injured were brought too was a mix of the UN forces hospital, the 82nd QRF base or back at TF Rangers compound at the airfield. That MASH unit, 100% deserves to be recognized, cause there are alot of guys alive because of them.
We had a field hospital set up on the back side of the University and the remnants of the old US Embassy. It was an amazing setup that saved many soldiers back then. One of my buddies got rushed there after taking shrapnel from a Mark 18 round that inadvertently hit the back end of our Humvee. We got him to the field hospital in several minutes and they performed their miracle on Spec. Belido and saved his life.