This is a review of Black Hawk Down against the theories of Clausewitz's Book "Three in On War".

To truly understand the story behind the book Black Hawk Down by Philadelphia journalist Mark Bowden, it must be understood within context of then current foreign policy. Also, what must never be overlooked is the impact that foreign policy has upon military operations when not properly utilized. Or to put it another way, to be used as Clausewitz saw military force, as an arm of policy. When the political structure does not offer up to …

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