SEIGE OF JADOTVILLE - UN

[Gil Boyd]

Saw this film some years ago. It is a true story about an Irish unit sent to the Congo in the early 60's who were hung out to dry not only by their fellow country men, but also the UN. Watched it again last night, brilliant movie for those that like nostalgic weapos like the 4T/Bren and Auto SLR!

The detail in weaponry and the handling of such varied weapons is outstanding.
Highly recommended, when you consider it took over 50 years before these lads were honoured with medals the bravery was outstanding against overwhelming odds.

Highly recommended viewing guys. This link is when they were old men and given their rightful medal tally:



The Siege of Jadotville | Netflix Official Site

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[browningautorifle]

Yes, I've seen it a number of times. Guess it's time to watch it again.

[Ovidio]

It was time!

[Gil Boyd]

Such brave lads, under so so much pressure from all angles to placate Politicians. A lot went on in the Congo in the 60's, with the assasination of the UN Secretary General and his plane to 2000 attacking this far flung outpost for what??
Badly treated by their own General, and like so many British Army conflicts and contacts like Mirbat, the lads were NEVER there........what a load of crap!!
Those lads should have been accreditted with what they did whilst at Jodotville.........very brave actions, should have been rewarded with the right medals IMHO!
True story with the actual place and some of the soldiers that fought there as Military advisors!

[30Three]

Thanks for posting the clip Gil. Pleased to see that the lads got some recognition finally!
I've seen the movie a couple of times; it is a great movie. A realistic version of events.

[old tanker]

Fine soldiers who kept faith with each other and did what had to be done.

[mrclark303]

Great film, I watched it again myself whist sat at home convalescing from surgery last week.

Brave guys and treated absolutely appallingly by the Irish government.

I'm glad the film raised their story as many of us would never have known what they accomplished.

[CINDERS]

The only thing that was a little off was the Sniper T with only a post reticule and the S/A shot by the bren gunner of the man in the white suit everything apart from those 2 minor things made a thoroughly good movie along side We were Soldiers and Danger Close all good flicks.

Hope your getting better Clarky..

[mrclark303]

The only thing that was a little off was the Sniper T with only a post reticule and the S/A shot by the bren gunner of the man in the white suit everything apart from those 2 minor things made a thoroughly good movie along side We were Soldiers and Danger Close all good flicks.

Hope your getting better Clarky..

Cheers Ron, much better thanks mate.....

I thought Danger Close was an excellent film...

[Gil Boyd]

The Bren single shot incident was true, as was the Huey crash after being shot down, it was simply one hell of an engagement, and not to lose anybody was unbelievable with the amount of lead poured down on them by 2,000 shooters and mortars and heavy MMG'S!!! The Bren used because of the actual distance, when one has to remember that the 4T was only ever intended for a kill ratio of 400 yards, the bren took the shot at over 800 metres, lucky strike but it took the money man of those mercenaries out!