War is still hell

Rating: Null/10 (5 March 2002)

Win, lose or draw, declared or undeclared, worldwide or a small "police action," war is still hell, and "Black Hawk Down" masterfully illustrates this grim fact of modern life. While there are wars that should be fought, Somalia was not one of them. And too many decisions on the "rules of engagement" are made politically, not strategically, or with the best interests of soldiers or sailors or pilots in mind. Anyone thinking of enlisting in the armed forces, ought first see "Black Hawk Down." You may still enlist. Or you may not. But you will have a better idea of what you will be getting into.