Michael Durant

Michael Durant
Best-Selling Author and Inspiration for the Movie Black Hawk Down
http://www.leadingauthorities.com/21407/Michael_Durant.htm

Little did retired Chief Warrant Officer (4th class) Michael J. Durant know when he entered the United States Army in 1979 that one day he would be the target of a Somali-fired grenade launcher, a prisoner of war, and the subject of an acclaimed book and major motion picture. The story of Black Hawk Down is a tense one, and Durant, exclusively represented by Leading Authorities, talks vividly about his experience as a soldier and as a hostage, and what it has taught him about being an American and a leader. An inspirational speaker, he illustrates the power of teamwork, leadership, and change through awe-inspiring stories and captivating visuals.

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[MMoruzov]

Fuckin` Irene!

[jpcscooter]

@DrDeathStudios It was Rangers, Delta, SOAR, and a few guys from SEAL Team XI.

[hoosierteacher]

@piratezism I have seen one of Durant's presentations. He talked about Shugart and Gordon at that time. I think Durant believes something interesting, and I buy into it. Shugart and Gordon likely knew they didn't have a chance. They were true heroes, basicaly willing to die with Durant so that an American wouldn't be abandoned and left to die alone. As it turned out, they bought time for the warlord to arrive which ended up buying Durant time to live. In that light, the sacfice is stunning

[piratezism]

hey guys..um just curious, did he have any talks about shugart and gordon? just wanted to hear it 4rm the man himself.

[GucciMane505]

@jackrulez12 3rd Battalion-75th Rangers

[mercturd85]

@jackrulez12 There's only one ranger regiment. The 75th Ranger Regiment was the infantry used in Somalia.

[jackrulez12]

this is kinda off topic but dose anyone know the ranger regiment that was in somalia? i just want to know thanks in advance

[texasrangersr1]

@chillaxer1993 it was the 90s no Strykers at least some Bradleys though

[2taggs2]

I know this is not important, but is it me, or did this guy age terribly in 15 years? He looks so much older and looks like a completely different person.

[450teamsuzuki]

@chillaxer1993 strykers were set in place in 2002, so that was out of the question..but any APC would have been efficient..you are defiantly right about tank support..but there was a warning about keeping civilian casualties down and tanks really didn't have that effect..remember this was a somewhat private intervention at the time

[KevinLuhrs]

@chillaxer1993 Strykers would have been good, could have scattered crowds and knock down some houses where they were getting fire, would have saved a ton of lives.

[Gigi26m]

or at least AC-130 Spectre Gunship