The Man Who Saved the Battle of Mogadishu 😳
This entry details the critical role of the AC-130 Gunship and other heavy assets during the Battle of Mogadishu, as discussed by Mike Durant on the Shawn Ryan Show. It highlights how the withholding of these assets by political leadership in Washington DC negatively impacted tactical outcomes, contrasting it with the decisive impact their availability could have had. The discussion emphasizes the psychological deterrent effect of the AC-130 and the strategic importance of diplomatic ultimatums backed by overwhelming force.











