Siege at Jadotville

In September 1961, Irish soldiers deployed as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Congo faced a sudden and intense confrontation that would test their resilience and bravery. Led by Commandant Pat Quinlan, A Company of the 35th Irish Infantry Battalion found themselves unexpectedly caught in a fierce battle while protecting civilians in Jadotville. This story recounts their experience of combat and endurance in a situation marked by surprise and dire circumstances.