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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. [14] While serving under the United Nations Operation in the Congo ( Opération des Nations Unies au Congo, ONUC), a small contingent of the Irish Army 's 35th Battalion, designated "A" Company, were besieged ...
- 13–17 September 1961
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Oct 7, 2016 · The Siege of Jadotville: Directed by Richie Smyth. With Jamie Dornan, Emmanuelle Seigner, Mark Strong, Mikael Persbrandt. Irish Commandant Pat Quinlan leads a stand off with troops against French and Belgian Mercenaries in the Congo during the early 1960s.
- Richie Smyth
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Watch The Siege of Jadotville | Netflix Official Site. Besieged by overwhelming enemy forces, Irish soldiers on a U.N. peacekeeping mission in Africa valiantly defend their outpost in this true story. Watch trailers & learn more.
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The Siege of Jadotville 2016 | Maturity Rating: 16+ | 1h 48m | Drama Besieged by overwhelming enemy forces, Irish soldiers on a U.N. peacekeeping mission in Africa valiantly defend their outpost in this true story.
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Jul 27, 2016 · The siege of Jadotville has echoes of 1879 battle of Rorke’s Drift in Natal province, South Africa, when 150 British soldiers repelled attacks by up to 3,000 Zulu warriors.
The Siege of Jadotville. 2016 | Maturity Rating: TV-MA | 1h 48m | Movies Based on Real Life. Besieged by overwhelming enemy forces, Irish soldiers on a U.N. peacekeeping mission in Africa valiantly defend their outpost in this true story. Starring: Jamie Dornan, Guillaume Canet, Emmanuelle Seigner.