In the Company of Heroes
by Michael J. Durant
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In the Company of Heroes by Michael J. Durant
Details
Perspective:
Prisoners of War
Military Unit:
US Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Published Date:
2003
ISBN13:
9780399150609
Summary
In the Company of Heroes is Michael J. Durant's firsthand account of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu during the U.S. military operation in Somalia. Durant, a Black Hawk helicopter pilot, was shot down and taken prisoner by Somali militia forces. The book details his harrowing eleven-day captivity, the rescue mission, and pays tribute to the soldiers who fought and died trying to save him and his crew. Durant reflects on courage, sacrifice, and the bonds formed between warriors in combat, offering readers an intimate perspective on one of America's most intense modern military engagements.
