What is the author's style in Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War by Mark Bowden?

The author of this book is a journalist who had little to no knowledge of the military and military training before becoming aware of the Battle of Mogadishu. This book began as a series of articles published in multiple newspapers across the country. The author interviewed hundreds of people involved in the Battle of Mogadishu, including Somali citizens who were direct witnesses of some of the chaos of the battle.