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Siege of Jadotville
1961 Irish UN troops defend against attack by Belgian and Kanganese soldiers
The siege of Jadotville was a major battle during the Congo Crisis, that began on 13 September 1961, lasting for five days, where a small contingent of the Irish Army’s 35th Battalion serving under the United Nations Operation in the Congo, designated “A” Company, were besieged at the UN base near the mining town of Jadotville by Katangese forces loyal to the secessionist State of Katanga. The siege took place during the seven-day escalation of hostilities between ONUC and Katangese forces during Operation Morthor. Wikipedia
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Amazing that the Irish took no casualties.
IF THE MOVIE IS TRUE … … and that’s a big if … … the (French mercenaries) were poor strategists. They must have studied the tactics of the Napoleanic period, the British during the American Revolution, the Union / Southern Armies, during the War of Northern Aggression, or WWI. Lining troops up and having them advance and attack against modern weapons and machine guns is suicidal. I’m surprised that they only suffered 1300 KIAs.
The lesson for soldiers is that the politicians and bureaucrats will always betray you and leave you to die.
So sad.
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