It was fought Hostile_encounter on 3–4 October 1993 , in Mogadishu , Somalia , between forces of the United States—supported by UNOSOM II—and Somali militiamen loyal to the self-proclaimed president-to-be Mohamed Farrah Aidid .

Task Force Ranger was dispatched Sending to seize Conquering two of Aidid 's high-echelon lieutenants during a meeting in the city .