Black Hawk Down (Abridged) Audiobook

" I had watched the movie and had a hard time figuring out exactly what happened to whom. The fog of war was definitely incorporated into the script. The book was, of course, much clearer and provided the political background, including why the Somali's were so distrustful of the U.N. troops. Bowden is a good writer. "

" Excellent book about modern warfare. It may be about an incident almost 20 years ago, but a lot of it still rings true today. A very personal look at different soldiers. I read the book over 10 years ago, and this time I listened to the audio version. I think I enjoyed it and understood it much more this time around. "

" Amazing insights into the horrors of modern war and the mental and physical challenges men face in the toughest of times. Brilliantly written and researched. A modern classic. "

" Unfortunately I read this after watching the movie so I knew almost every story line, but as a fan of stories about war, this is a horrific look at modern war and an eye opening view at how different each side of the world is.... "

" I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The only parts that Bowden could have done away with, were the descriptions of the soldiers' masturbation contests. He recounts an incident where two soldiers are under fire, and one of them proposes that they do a "combat jack." In other words, masturbating while they're fighting. I didn't think this kind of stuff was necessary to describe. I'm sure these two men weren't the first or the last to do this, but I really don't want to know about it, nor do I care. "

" This is one of the best military books about a specific battle I've ever read because of it's comprehensive coverage. What I mean by that is that it gives you viewpoints from everyone from a young private to a general to a company clerk to the most elite soldiers the U.S. has to members of the opposing force. This is a must read for all U.S. military personnel "

" This was a great read. Obviously a little gory and has some F words (not as many as I thought their's be) and also sad, because its a true story. But I really enjoyed it. "

" Excellent narrative about the battle of Mogadishu. The author does a great job in bringing out the feelings and thoughts of the soldiers involved in this battle and gives you a real picture about what when through the eyes and minds of the soldiers involved in this battle. "

" A riveting account of the battle of Mogadishu as told by an investigative reporter who went to great lengths to get perspectives from both sides of the battle. Don't let the movie influence you, this book is a fantastic account of modern warfare. "

" Better than the movie; good look at what the Army terms "Asymmetric Warfare." "

" Very affecting, the wide range of personal perspectives (rangers, D-boys, commanders, pilots, medics, politicians, family, Somali gang members, and Somali innocents) made the story fuller, more round. It was so descriptive; I definitely got a sense of the "fog of war." "

" A very difficult book to read from a tactical view. God bless them all and all the loved ones left behind. "

" Another example of where the film is not even close to how good the book is, this narrative is gripping and very powerful. "

" Another modern classic - you need to read it to understand America in all its purity and conniving. "

" it was a realy good book <br/> "

" One of the best books I've ever read. "

" Well, This is not a fiction book. It is a true story!!<br/><br/>Warning: Don't read if you are expecting no causalities war. Lots of bloodshed, Lots of truth in how a true mission is and how life of soldier in war would be like.<br/><br/>with warm regards "

" A truly gritty account of the terrible conditions on the ground in that lawless country and what happened to those men on the ground "

" A little confusing because there were so many characters, but very well written and interesting. "

" so epic <br/> <br/> <br/>it deserves more than 5 stars "

" A super fast fantastic read. I could not put this book down! The entire time I wa reading this I role played out the characters in my mind and kept thinking that this is a book of actual events! "

" Fun, violent, true, American. That's it. "

" Best war writing ever: The part where the medic has to reach up into the soldier's leg to feel around for his femoral artery. "

" finished it in 3 days and 3 nights. only stopped reading to sleep. "

" Unbelievably incredible book. So sad these heroes lost their lives serving our country. "