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Taltarzac725 04-19-2017 07:20 AM
The Siege of Jadotville.
 
Siege of Jadotville - Wikipedia


A very interesting battle makes a pretty good movie. The Siege of Jadotville (film - Wikipedia)

Interesting numbers involved--

Quote:
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


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