The Siege at Jadotville

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:military_engagement
gptkbp:aftermath troops were later praised for their bravery
gptkbp:case_analysis gptkb:military_logistics
gptkbp:cast gptkb:Jamie_Dornan
gptkbp:casualties significant casualties on both sides
gptkbp:combat_history studied in military academies
gptkbp:commanded Commandant Pat Quinlan
gptkbp:commander_of_irish_troops Commandant Pat Quinlan
gptkbp:commemorated_by gptkb:memorials
parades
gptkbp:commemoration memorials established in Ireland
gptkbp:community Irish veterans
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Congo_Wars
gptkbp:congo_independence achieved in 1960
gptkbp:congo's_first_prime_minister gptkb:Patrice_Lumumba
gptkbp:congo's_mineral_wealth copper and cobalt mines
gptkbp:context gptkb:Congo_Crisis
gptkbp:date September 1961
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:films
graphic novels
gptkbp:director gptkb:Richie_Smyth
gptkbp:duration six days
gptkbp:enemy Katangese troops
gptkbp:film_debut true events
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:The_Siege_of_Jadotville_(2016)
gptkbp:fought_against gptkb:Katangese_forces
gptkbp:genre war drama
gptkbp:has_been_referred_to_as the Irish Army's forgotten battle
gptkbp:has_influenced Irish military policy
gptkbp:has_inspired gptkb:literature
gptkbp:has_led_to calls for recognition
increased interest in Irish military history
gptkbp:historical_analysis examined in military studies
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War dynamics
gptkbp:historical_documentation various books and articles written
gptkbp:historical_impact increased scrutiny of UN operations
re-evaluated in recent years
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of peacekeeping challenges
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Siege at Jadotville
gptkbp:international_relations issues of sovereignty raised
gptkbp:international_response mixed reactions
gptkbp:involved gptkb:Katanga_conflict
gptkb:Irish_Army
gptkbp:involved_approximately 150 Irish soldiers
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:Irish_UN_troops
gptkbp:involvement gptkb:artillery
gptkbp:irish_government_response eventually recognized the troops' bravery
gptkbp:irish_military_history important event in post-independence era
gptkbp:is_a_focal_point_for Irish military heritage
gptkbp:is_a_reminder_of the complexities of peacekeeping.
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of gptkb:political_debates
public interest
historical documentaries
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of Irish resilience
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in academic papers
its tactical lessons
gptkbp:is_associated_with UN peacekeeping efforts
heroism and sacrifice
gptkbp:is_cited_in discussions of peacekeeping missions
gptkbp:is_considered a significant military engagement
gptkbp:is_criticized_for lack of reinforcements
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:books
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:documentaries
television programs
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to other military sieges
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in military history forums
gptkbp:is_part_of Irish cultural memory
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as the media
gptkbp:is_recognized_by historical societies
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:political_discussions
gptkb:political_speeches
gptkbp:is_remembered_for its strategic significance
Jadotville Day
gptkbp:is_studied_in military academies
gptkbp:katanga_secession attempted to break away from Congo
gptkbp:legacy influenced future peacekeeping missions
gptkbp:location Jadotville, Congo
gptkbp:mandates gptkb:UN_peacekeeping_missions
gptkbp:media_coverage limited during the event
gptkbp:memorials gptkb:songs
gptkbp:military_strategy defensive positions used by Irish troops
gptkbp:military_technology limited supplies for Irish troops
gptkbp:mood remained high despite conditions
gptkbp:notable_event one of the last stand of Irish troops in Africa
gptkbp:outcome Irish surrender
gptkbp:release_year October 7, 2016
gptkbp:reputation initially controversial
gptkbp:resolution Resolution 161
gptkbp:resulted_in gptkb:international_attention
surrender of Irish troops
gptkbp:significance highlighted challenges of UN peacekeeping
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of mineral resources
gptkbp:takes_place_in gptkb:1961
Jadotville, Congo
gptkbp:un_peacekeeping_forces first deployment in Africa
gptkbp:un_secretary-general gptkb:Dag_Hammarskjöld
gptkbp:un's_challenges faced in conflict zones.
gptkbp:un's_role to stabilize the region
gptkbp:was_a_controversial_event in Irish military history
gptkbp:was_a_response_to civil unrest in Congo
gptkbp:was_characterized_by heavy fighting
gptkbp:was_largely_ignored by the Irish government
gptkbp:was_part_of gptkb:UN_peacekeeping_missions
Operation Morthor
gptkbp:was_supported_by UN air support
gptkbp:works_for five days