Black Hawk Down

This book has become the most well-known account of the US involvement in Somalia and articulates many of the reasons why the mission was not a success. In a step-by step manner the author takes the reader through the battle from start to finish. He pays great attention to the tactical decisions, both good and bad. At the same time, he considers the strategic environment, giving a well-rounded account of all the relevant factors. The great strength of this book is how the author pays attention to tactics and military reality in the pursuit of personal drama.