Siege at Jadotville
A Military, Military History, Cultural book. Dublins Glasnevin Cemetery includes the Irish Defence Forces United Nations Service Memorial honoring members of...
The Irish soldier has never been a stranger to fighting the enemy with the odds stacked against him. The notion of charging into adversity has been a cherished part of Ireland’s military history.In September 1961 another chapter should have been written into the annals, but it is a tale that lay shrouded in dust for years.The men of A Company, 35th Irish Infantry Battalion, arrived in the Congo as a UN contingent to help keep the peace. For many it would be their first trip outside their native shores. Some of the troops were teenage boys, their army-issue hobnailed boots still unbroken. They had never heard a shot fired in anger. Others were experienced professional soldiers, but were still not prepared for the action that was to take place.Led by Commandant Pat Quinlan, A...
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Great book. Incredible true story of how 150 Irish soldiers repulsed constant attacks by up to 3000 mercenaries during the Katangan insurrection. Brilliant. To the brave and the faithful, nothing is impossible. Dublins Glasnevin Cemetery includes the Irish Defence Forces United Nations Service Memorial honoring members of the IDF who have died on service with the United Nations. The story told in The Siege of Jadotville is among other things the story of how the men of A Company 35th Battalion managed half a century ago to not end up on that... I saw the trailer for the movie and then just had to read the book before seeing the movie. This is an absolutely wonderful story about the Irish soldiers at the Siege of Jadotville and the author gives all the relevant background that helps to tell this story beautifully. This book is a great example of bravery in a lesser known war,...
