The Siege of Jadotville

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_engagement
gptkb:film
gptkbp:aftermath Irish soldiers were awarded medals
gptkbp:awards gptkb:UN_Peacekeeping_Medal
gptkbp:based_on book ' The Siege of Jadotville: The Irish Army's Forgotten Battle' by Declan Power
gptkbp:based_on_true_events yes
gptkbp:casualties approximately 30 Irish soldiers wounded
hundreds of Katangese forces killed
gptkbp:cinematography_by Piers Mc Grail
gptkbp:combat_history part of Irish military heritage
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Katangese_forces
gptkb:Irish_Army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Patrick_Quinlan
gptkbp:commemoration annual remembrance events
gptkbp:consequences affected Irish foreign policy
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired books and documentaries
gptkbp:date September 13–17, 1961
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:Irish_UN_troops
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations failed to secure reinforcements
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Richie_Smyth
gptkbp:duration 4 days
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:John_Murphy
gptkbp:features gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:features_a_cast_that_includes gptkb:Alex_Hassell
gptkb:Sam_Keeley
gptkb:Michael_Mc_Elhatton
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:The_Siege_of_Jadotville_(2016)
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Ireland
gptkbp:follows the events of the 1961 siege
gptkbp:genre gptkb:war
gptkbp:has gptkb:historical_significance
gptkbp:has_a gptkb:soundtrack
cult following
gptkbp:has_tradition planned evacuation not executed
gptkbp:highlights gptkb:UN_peacekeeping_missions
gptkbp:historical_analysis examined in military studies
gptkbp:historical_context post-colonial conflict in Africa
gptkbp:historical_debate regarding effectiveness of UN missions
gptkbp:historical_documentation detailed in military archives
gptkbp:historical_records remains a topic of interest in Ireland
gptkbp:historical_significance highlighted challenges of UN peacekeeping
symbol of peacekeeping challenges.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Siege of Jadotville
gptkbp:impact psychological effects on veterans
gptkbp:influence_on_military_policy led to changes in UN peacekeeping strategies
gptkbp:inspired interest in Irish military history
gptkbp:international_relations highlighted Cold War tensions
gptkbp:international_response limited support for Irish troops
gptkbp:involved_countries part of Operation ONUC
gptkbp:is_a_co-production_between Ireland and South Africa
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:streaming_platforms
gptkbp:is_based_on historical military events
gptkbp:is_discussed_in military history forums
gptkbp:is_distributed_by gptkb:Netflix
gptkbp:is_inspired_by the real-life events of the siege
gptkbp:is_known_for its intense battle scenes
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to other war films
gptkbp:is_recognized_for historical accuracy
its realistic portrayal of combat
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by critics and audiences alike
gptkbp:is_set_in gptkb:the_Congo_Crisis
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy debate over military engagement rules
gptkbp:location Jadotville, Congo
gptkbp:mandates to protect civilians
gptkbp:media influenced public awareness of peacekeeping missions
gptkbp:media_coverage initially minimal
gptkbp:military_engagement siege warfare
gptkbp:military_strategy defensive positions taken by Irish troops
focused on holding positions
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Lorne_Balfe
gptkbp:narrative often overshadowed by other conflicts
the complexities of peacekeeping.
the Irish Army's involvement in the Congo
gptkbp:nominated_for several awards
gptkbp:notable_feature use of heavy artillery by Katangese forces
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:General_Sean_Mac_Eoin
gptkbp:number_of_enemy_troops approximately 3,000
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Congo_Crisis
gptkbp:portrayed_in the challenges faced by soldiers
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:the_Dublin_International_Film_Festival
gptkbp:primary_mission to secure a mining town
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Richie_Smyth
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gptkbp:public_perception changed over decades
gptkbp:received positive reviews
gptkbp:related_event related to the broader Congo Crisis
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:2016
gptkbp:released_on gptkb:Netflix
gptkbp:result UN peacekeeping forces surrounded
surrender of Irish forces
gptkbp:runtime 105 minutes
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:historical_fiction
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Kevin_Brodbin
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Congo
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Jamie_Dornan
gptkb:Mark_Strong
gptkb:Jason_O'_Mara
gptkbp:strategic_importance copper and uranium resources
gptkbp:strength 150 Irish soldiers
gptkbp:tactics studied in military academies
gptkbp:themes bravery and sacrifice
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Stuart_Townsend
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4