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Casualties and losses. 300 killed [9] [10] 1,000 wounded [11] 3 Indians killed [12] 5 Irish wounded. 155 Irish captured. 1 transport vehicle. 1 helicopter damaged. As part of the larger Congo Crisis (1960–1964), the siege of Jadotville [ʒa.do.vil] began on 13 September 1961, lasting for five days. [13]
- 13-17 September 1961
- See aftermath
17. Sept. 2021 · The Battle of Jadotville, 13-17 September, 1961. On the morning of 13 September, at around 0730hrs, fighting broke out and 'A' Company came under attack. This occurred while the majority of 'A' Company were at Mass. Despite the timing, 'A' Company quickly returned to their positions and returned fire.
17. Okt. 2017 · John Gorman was a 17-year-old private in the Irish UN peacekeeping mission in the Congo in 1961. He recounts his experiences of the siege of Jadotville, where he and his comrades fought off Katangan forces for five days.
Prior to 'A' Company’s deployment to Jadotville, Force Mide was temporarily stationed there in late August 1961. This group was under Swedish command and consisted of one Swedish Company and one Irish Company - 'B' Company, 35th Infantry Battalion. Their objective was to take control and prevent uprisings. Force Mide was to remain in ...
List signed by Munongo and Comdt Quinlan 18 Sep 1961 on entering captivity' View the Roll in more detail HERE. On the morning of 18 September, 'A' Company was taken into captivity. The men were bussed into Jadotville town and lodged at the Hotel Europe.
9. Feb. 2018 · Siege of Jadotville, 1961. On June 30, 1960, amid violent riots after 52 years of colonial rule, Belgium reluctantly granted independence to Congo. No longer satisfied with the status quo, black enlisted men in the Force Publique (Congo’s military) mutinied against their white Belgian officers, and the country soon erupted in anti ...
27. Jan. 2017 · In June 1961, the Irish Defence Forces’ 35th Infantry Battalion deployed to the Congo. The Situation in Congo Deteriorates. By early August 1961, with a functioning government and parliament established, it was time to end Katanga’s secession from the Congo.
