Battle of Mogadishu, Battle site in Somalia
The Battle of Mogadishu took place in the city of Mogadishu, Somalia, over two days in October 1993.
It marked a significant, violent clash between U.S. forces and Somali militiamen during a U.N. humanitarian operation.
The incident influenced U.S. foreign policy, leading to a more cautious approach to military interventions.
Today, visitors to Mogadishu can visit sites pertaining to the battle as part of historical tours.
The intense firefight, later depicted in the film Black Hawk Down, resulted in the downing of two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters.
Part of: Operation Gothic Serpent
GPS coordinates: 2.05250,45.32472
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:42
Villa Somalia
1.8 km
Embassy of the United States, Mogadishu
3.8 km
Mogadishu Cathedral
2.6 km
Lido Beach, Mogadishu
4.6 km
Mosque of Islamic Solidarity
2 km
Banadir Stadium
3.7 km
Arba'a Rukun Mosque
2.8 km
Fakr ad-Din Mosque
2.4 km
Gezira Beach
21.3 km
National Museum of Somalia
2.2 km
Governor's Palace of Mogadishu
2.8 km
Kismayo National Park
409.5 km
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
2.4 km
List of ambassadors of China to Somalia
2.4 km
Transitional Federal Parliament
3.2 km
Lamu Museum
688.1 km
Wajir Museum
586.2 km
Liido Beach
5.2 km
Lag Badana-Bushbush National Park
565.3 km
Jazeera Beach
6.8 km
Dheere
350.7 km
Baardheere
402.5 km
Almnara Tower
3.8 km
Somali National Library
2.3 km
Masjidka Merca
71.4 km
Somali National Museum
2.2 km
Black Hawk down 2
593 m
Warsheikh Beach
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