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Taltarzac725
04-19-2017, 07:20 AM
Siege of Jadotville - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Jadotville)


A very interesting battle makes a pretty good movie. The Siege of Jadotville (film - Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Siege_of_Jadotville_(film))

Interesting numbers involved--


Strength
Estimates vary widely, from some 500[2] to up to 4,000 or even 5,000[3][4]
1 Fouga Magister aircraft

Irish company:
155[5]–158 soldiers[6]
In support:
500 Irish and Swedish soldiers

Casualties and losses
300 dead[3][4]
Up to 1,000 wounded

5 wounded
158 prisoners
One transport destroyed
One helicopter damage