Siege of Jadotville (1961)

Siege of Jadotville (Katangese Gendarmerie & Katangese Air Force vs ONUC) took place in 1961 during Congo Crisis.

Battle facts

• Year: 1961
• Date: 1961-09-17
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Congo Crisis
• Side A: Katangese Gendarmerie, Katangese Air Force
• Side B: ONUC
• Commanders (A): Roger Faulques|Michel de Clary|Henri Lasimone
• Commanders (B): Pat Quinlan|Noel Carey|Kevin Knightly
• Casualties: 3–300 killed 8 (side A), 3–5 Indians killed|5 Irish wounded|156 Irish captured|1 transport vehicle|1 helicopter damaged (ONUC)
• Outcome: See aftermath
• Coordinates: -10.983°, 26.733°

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Wikipedia article on Siege of Jadotville · Wikidata entry

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