SOFREP Pic of the Day: Italian Soldiers in Somalia During the Summer of 1993 at Checkpoint Pasta

In the historic Battle of Checkpoint Pasta in Mogadishu, Italian forces faced their first significant military engagement since World War II, navigating ambushes, bravery, and the intricate politics of a volatile region.

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