Siege of Jadotville (1961 AD)
Siege of Jadotville (Katangese Gendarmerie & Katangese Air Force vs ONUC) took place in 1961 AD during Congo Crisis.
Battle facts
- Year: 1961 AD
- 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: approx. 3–300 killed
83–5 Indians killed|5 Irish wounded|156 Irish captured|1 transport vehicle|1 helicopter damaged
- Outcome: See aftermath
- Coordinates: -10.983°, 26.733°
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