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{{Infobox Movie|The Siege of Jadotville | {{Infobox Movie|The Siege of Jadotville | ||
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|picture=Siege_of_Jadotville.jpg | |picture=Siege_of_Jadotville.jpg | ||
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|actor1=[[Jamie Dornan]] | |actor1=[[Jamie Dornan]] | ||
|character2=Sgt. Jack Prendergast | |character2=Sgt. Jack Prendergast | ||
− | |actor2=[[Jason O'Mara]] | + | |actor2=[[Jason O'Mara]] |
+ | |character3=Rene Faulques | ||
+ | |actor3=[[Guillaume Canet]] | ||
+ | |character4=Sgt. Bill Ready | ||
+ | |actor4=[[Sam Keeley]] | ||
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'''''The Siege of Jadotville''''' is a 2016 historical war drama covering the true story of ''The Siege at Jadotville'', a battle involving Irish UN Peacekeepers of 'A' Company, 35th Battalion and Katangese rebels in 1961 during the Congo Crisis. The film was released on [[Netflix]] in October of 2016. The cast included [[Jamie Dornan]], [[Jason O'Mara]], and [[Mark Strong]]. | '''''The Siege of Jadotville''''' is a 2016 historical war drama covering the true story of ''The Siege at Jadotville'', a battle involving Irish UN Peacekeepers of 'A' Company, 35th Battalion and Katangese rebels in 1961 during the Congo Crisis. The film was released on [[Netflix]] in October of 2016. The cast included [[Jamie Dornan]], [[Jason O'Mara]], and [[Mark Strong]]. | ||
+ | {{Film Title|The Siege of Jadotville}} | ||
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==Browning Hi-Power== | ==Browning Hi-Power== | ||
− | The [[Browning Hi-Power]] is the sidearm carried by Commander Quinlan ([[Jamie Dornan]]). A mercenary carries the pistol as well. | + | The [[Browning Hi-Power]] is the sidearm carried by Commander Patrick Quinlan ([[Jamie Dornan]]). A mercenary carries the pistol as well. |
[[Image:BrowningHiPowerStd.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Browning Hi Power (Belgian Mfg) 1970s - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:BrowningHiPowerStd.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Browning Hi Power (Belgian Mfg) 1970s - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:SOJ 126.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of the BHP. The external extractor and spur hammer indicate a post-1973 manufacture and thus anachronistic.]] | [[Image:SOJ 126.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of the BHP. The external extractor and spur hammer indicate a post-1973 manufacture and thus anachronistic.]] | ||
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Both the Irish Army and the mercenaries/Katangese rebels extensively use [[FN FAL]]s. They are shown to be capable of fully automatic fire. | Both the Irish Army and the mercenaries/Katangese rebels extensively use [[FN FAL]]s. They are shown to be capable of fully automatic fire. | ||
[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
− | [[Image:Jadotville_FAL.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Quinlan carries the FN FAL on the right.]] | + | [[Image:Jadotville_FAL.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Commander Patrick Quinlan carries the FN FAL on the right.]] |
[[Image:Jadotville_FAL_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebels charge the Irish compound with FALs.]] | [[Image:Jadotville_FAL_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebels charge the Irish compound with FALs.]] | ||
[[Image:Jadotville_FAL_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Quinlan fires an FN FAL.]] | [[Image:Jadotville_FAL_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Quinlan fires an FN FAL.]] | ||
− | [[Image:Jadotville_FAL_4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Breathe, squeeze, kill! Breathe again!" Sgt. Jack Prendergast ([[Jason O'Mara]]) gives advice to the soldiers with the FN FAL rifles on shooting technique after firing too fast.]] | + | [[Image:Jadotville_FAL_4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Breathe, squeeze, kill! Breathe again!"'' <br> Sgt. Jack Prendergast ([[Jason O'Mara]]) gives advice to the soldiers with the FN FAL rifles on shooting technique after firing too fast.]] |
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+ | ==Heckler & Koch G3== | ||
+ | At least one mercenary is seen with a [[Heckler & Koch G3]]. The exact variant cannot be determined, but it has a "slimeline" foregrip. | ||
+ | [[File:CETME G3.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Early Heckler & Koch G3 rifle with wooden furniture, later muzzle device, and drum rear sight - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Jadotville_Mauser1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mercenary to the right is armed with a G3. Note the diopter sight.]] | ||
==Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I== | ==Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I== | ||
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[[Image:Jadotville_LE_No4_T.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Bill Ready ([[Sam Keeley]]), the company sniper aims his Enfield.]] | [[Image:Jadotville_LE_No4_T.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Bill Ready ([[Sam Keeley]]), the company sniper aims his Enfield.]] | ||
[[Image:Jadotville_FAL.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Ready on the left.]] | [[Image:Jadotville_FAL.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Ready on the left.]] | ||
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+ | ==Mauser Rifles== | ||
+ | Various Mauser rifles are used by the rebels. | ||
+ | [[Image:Jadotville_Mauser1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An African fights with a full-length Mauser rifle, that could be a Spanish or Turkish model.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Jadotville_Mauser2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The unhooded front sight of the mercenary's rifle. Shortly after, the under-barrel mounted sling swivel is visible.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Jadotville_Mauser3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Left side view of the receiver.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Jadotville_Mauser4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Kar98k-style rear sight can be seen.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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==Vickers Gun== | ==Vickers Gun== | ||
− | 'A' Company uses a [[Vickers Gun]] mounted on a Land Rover, then on its own with and without a tripod. | + | 'A' Company uses a [[Vickers Gun]] mounted on a Land Rover, then on its own with and without a tripod. Commander Patrick Quinlan uses it to shoot down a Fouga Magister. |
[[Image:Vickers gun.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Vickers gun with ribbed water jacket - .303 British]] | [[Image:Vickers gun.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Vickers gun with ribbed water jacket - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:Jadotville_Vickers.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Prendergast fires a mounted Vickers during the first assault.]] | [[Image:Jadotville_Vickers.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Prendergast fires a mounted Vickers during the first assault.]] |
Revision as of 18:55, 6 October 2022
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The Siege of Jadotville is a 2016 historical war drama covering the true story of The Siege at Jadotville, a battle involving Irish UN Peacekeepers of 'A' Company, 35th Battalion and Katangese rebels in 1961 during the Congo Crisis. The film was released on Netflix in October of 2016. The cast included Jamie Dornan, Jason O'Mara, and Mark Strong.
The following weapons were used in the film The Siege of Jadotville:
Pistols
Walther P38
Rene Faulques (Guillaume Canet) carries a Walther P38. He unholsters it when confronting Commandant Quinlan for the last time.
Browning Hi-Power
The Browning Hi-Power is the sidearm carried by Commander Patrick Quinlan (Jamie Dornan). A mercenary carries the pistol as well.
Rifles
FN FAL
Both the Irish Army and the mercenaries/Katangese rebels extensively use FN FALs. They are shown to be capable of fully automatic fire.
Heckler & Koch G3
At least one mercenary is seen with a Heckler & Koch G3. The exact variant cannot be determined, but it has a "slimeline" foregrip.
Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I
Several members of 'A' Company carry Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk Is instead of FALs.
Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I (T)
Sgt. Bill Ready (Sam Keeley), the company sniper, carries a scoped Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I (T).
Mauser Rifles
Various Mauser rifles are used by the rebels.
Submachine Guns
Carl Gustav M/45
Several 'A' Company NCOs use Carl Gustav M/45s, namely Sgt. Jack Prendergast (Jason O'Mara).
MAT-49
Several mercenaries, including Faulques, use MAT-49s.
Franchi LF-57
Franchi LF-57 SMGs are also used by mercenaries.
Vigneron M2
Vigneron M2 SMGs are also seen.
Machine Guns
Bren MkI
'A' Company employs several Bren guns. Sgt. Ready, the company sniper, switches to a Bren to make a long distance shot, for unknown reasons, possibly because it is a more stable platform than his No. 4 (T).
Browning M2HB
Katangese mercenaries use a Browning M2HB mounted on a vehicle.
Browning M1919A4
The mercenaries use several Browning M1919A4s mounted on vehicles and on tripods.
DShK Heavy Machine Gun
The mercenaries use a DShK Heavy Machine Gun. This appears to be the only Soviet-made firearm used by the fiercely anti-communist Katangese.
FN MAG 58
A mercenary uses an FN MAG 58 fired from the hip. Another is mounted on a vehicle.
Vickers Gun
'A' Company uses a Vickers Gun mounted on a Land Rover, then on its own with and without a tripod. Commander Patrick Quinlan uses it to shoot down a Fouga Magister.
Other
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
An NCO picks up a Mk 2 hand grenade when his M/45 runs dry.
M2 Mortar
A Company's support platoon uses a 60mm M2 Mortar in counter-battery fire.
Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar
The mercenaries use an Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar to shell the compound.