when did the us fight in somalia
the Battle of Mogadishu was part of Operation Gothic Serpent that was fought on October 3 and 4, 1993 in Mogadishu, Somalia, by forces of the U.S. against Somali militia fighters loyal to warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid, with support from armed civilian fighters.
However, despite the challenges of transition, General Bir assumed command of forces in Somalia on. 4 May 1993 as UNOSOM II assumed the mission. In support of UNOSOM II, the United States provided. a substantial logistics structure (consisting of about 2,600 troops) and a small special operations element.