Description: Somalia has been the site of considerable turmoil over the last decades. Ravaged by internal civil wars and without a legal government, Somalia was the scene of vicious fighting and assassinations. People were starving and with little medical care. The United Nations, in 1992, reacted to the plight of the Somalis by authorizing humanitarian aid to the nation. The US, along with other nations, began providing food and medical supplies using both air lifts and surface convoys from adjacent nations. Termed "Operation Restore Hope", these efforts brought an end at that time to the mass starvation in Somalia. Internal political problems continued, and eventually the US Army, aided by Marines and the Navy, began military efforts to capture a rebel leader, Farrah Aidid. and his military forces. US Army in Somalia, 1992-1994 - Battle of Mogadishu - Operation Restore Hope Click images to enlarge Description Somalia, a small nation on the Horn of Africa between the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, has been the site of considerable turmoil over the last several decades. Ravaged by internal civil wars and virtually without a legal government to guard the people, Somalia was the scene of vicious fighting and assassinations. People were starving and with little medical care. The United Nations, in 1992, reacted to the plight of the Somalis by authorizing humanitarian aid to the nation. The US, along with other nations, began providing food and medical supplies using both air lifts and surface convoys from adjacent nations. Termed "Operation Restore Hope", these efforts brought an end at that time to the mass starvation in Somalia. Internal political problems continued, and eventually the US Army, aided by Marines and the Navy, began military efforts to capture a rebel leader, Farrah Aidid. and his military forces. Military efforts were centered around the city of Mogadishu. American soldiers were killed in these battles, and several helicopters were shot down. President Clinton, believing that American military power could not resolve the tribal battles in the country, began the withdrawal of US forces in 1996. This booklet, printed in 2002 by the Office of the Chief of Military History, US Army, summarizes the US involvement in Somalia, first in providing humanitarian aid, and then in its military actions. It is well-illustrated with maps and illustrations, to include a geo-political map of Somalia, a map showing the areas of military operations, and a map of the city of Mogadishu showing locations of crashes of US helicopters. This publication, which contains 26 pages, is in excellent, virtual mint, condition. It measures appx 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches and is printed on a high-quality semi-glossy paperstock. There are no rips or tears, no writing or markings, no spills or smears, and the binding is secure with all pages firmly in place. A must-read booklet for the Army military history buff. Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
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