In 1961, 3,000 Katangese soldiers attack a company of the Irish Army at this African city.
- Albertville
- Jadotville
- Kabinda
- Kindu
Jadotville. Called the Siege of Jadotville, the 158 Irishmen held out for five days against 20-to-1 odds and only surrendered when they were nearly out of ammo.
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