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The siege took place during the seven-day escalation of hostilities between ONUC and Katangese forces during Operation Morthor. Although the contingent of 155 Irish soldiers repelled attacks by a 3,000-strong Katangese force, they were eventually forced to surrender after running out of ammunition and water.
- 13-17 September 1961
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Jul 27, 2016 · The Siege of Jadotville, with Fifty Shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan in the lead role, tells the true story of how these 157 Irishmen, led by a tactically astute commander, routed a force of...
Feb 9, 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-white violence.
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Oct 17, 2017 · These inexperienced and underequipped troops fought a heroic defence in the prosperous mining town of Jadotville (now Likasi) for five days against 2,000-4,000 Katangan armed gendarmeries and battle-hardened European mercenaries.
Sep 17, 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.
After leaving 'A' Company exposed, they had to divert key assets as troops had to be sent to reinforce those under siege at Jadotville. Operation Morthor was launched at 0400hrs on 13 September. Roughly three and a half hours later that same morning, the Battle of Jadotville began.
