Battle of Jadotville

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:aftermath Irish soldiers taken prisoner
gptkbp:awards recognition for bravery and service
gptkbp:casualties provide personal perspectives
Irish: 1 killed, 5 wounded
Katangese: 300+ killed
faced challenges in hostile environments
veterans of the engagement
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Katangese_forces
gptkb:Irish_Army
gptkbp:commander Patrick Mc Allister
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:UN_Operation_in_the_Congo
a series of conflicts in the Congo
limited resources and reinforcements
gptkbp:consequences affected Irish foreign policy
gptkbp:context gptkb:Congo_Crisis
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired songs and art
gptkbp:date September 13–17, 1961
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations issues of sovereignty and intervention
authorized the peacekeeping mission
criticism of UN effectiveness
influenced post-colonial policies
gptkbp:duration 5 days
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military history courses
gptkbp:historical_context reflects Cold War tensions
secessionist conflict in Katanga
gptkbp:historical_debate regarding effectiveness of peacekeeping missions
gptkbp:historical_documentation archived in military records
gptkbp:historical_event remains a topic of discussion in Ireland
gptkbp:historical_impact increased awareness of peacekeeping missions
gptkbp:historical_period September 1961
gptkbp:historical_significance examined in military studies
discussions on military ethics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Jadotville
gptkbp:influence inspired books and literature
gptkbp:involved_countries part of Cold War dynamics
gptkbp:involved_forces comprised of Irish troops
gptkbp:involved_units 35th Battalion
gptkbp:is_acharacter_in a province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in memorials in Ireland
gptkbp:key_event part of the larger Congo Crisis
gptkbp:legacy considered a controversial engagement
gptkbp:location Jadotville, Congo
gptkbp:mandates to maintain peace and security
gptkbp:media_appearances depicted in films and documentaries
gptkbp:military_branch awarded medals and honors
gptkbp:military_strategy use of fortified positions
notable for its circumstances
gptkbp:military_technology light artillery and small arms
gptkbp:narrative_style shaped by various interpretations.
gptkbp:notable_battle analyzed for lessons learned
influences modern peacekeeping strategies
studied for tactical insights
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:UN_Operation_in_the_Congo
gptkbp:result UN peacekeeping forces surrounded
gptkbp:significance highlighted challenges of UN peacekeeping
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of mineral resources
temporary control of Jadotville
gptkbp:tactics defensive positions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Katanga
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6