keywords: united states military, marines, mogadishu somalia, operation restore hope
Synopsis: U.S. Marines in Mogadishu Somalia during Operation Restore Hope as they attempt to bring stability to a country in chaos.
Scenes of marines with M-1 tank deploying through the streets and houses, searching for weapons caches. Interpreter talking to Somalis; marines on patrol at various locations; raining in some scenes; marines atop and clearing buildings, breaking in doors, searching for weapons caches; Items found include hand grenade and grenade (RPG) launcher. Helicopter providing air cover for Marines.