Tears of the Sun Timeline ( Real )

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August 6, 2003

Release of Tears of the Sun

The American action drama film "Tears of the Sun," starring Bruce Willis, is released in theaters.

Tears of the Sun Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early 2000s

Mission Briefing

Lieutenant A.K. Waters is briefed on the mission to extract Dr. Lena Fiore from a medical clinic in war-torn Nigeria.

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Shortly after mission briefing

Arrival in Nigeria

The Navy SEAL team arrives in Nigeria and makes initial contact with the local situation.

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Shortly after arrival

Extraction of Dr. Fiore

The team successfully extracts Dr. Lena Fiore from the clinic amid dangerous conditions.

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Following extraction

Decision to Rescue Refugees

Instead of exiting immediately, Waters chooses to lead the team in protecting and evacuating refugees.

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Following decision to rescue refugees

Journey Through Conflict Zones

Waters and his team traverse dangerous territories, protecting refugees from rebel forces.

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During journey

Confrontation with Rebel Forces

The team engages in combat with rebel soldiers who threaten the refugees.

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Later in journey

Reaching the River Crossing

The group reaches the river, a crucial point for further escape.

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End of mission

Final Evacuation and Extraction

Waters and surviving team members secure helicopter evacuation for refugees.