Siege at Jadotville
The Irish Army's Forgotten Battle
by Declan Power
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Pub Date Sep 20 2016 | Archive Date Oct 31 2016
Description
In 1961 the men of A Company, Thirty-Fifth Irish Infantry Battalion, found themselves tasked with protecting those who would turn against them. On September 13th, 1961, the air was shattered by the sound of automatic gunfire, but the men of A Company held their ground and fought.
Advance Praise
“In telling the full story for the first time, former soldier Declan Power does the brave men of A Company a great service.”
—Irish Times (Dublin)
“Siege at Jadotville lifts the lid on one of the most controversial episodes in Ireland’s UN service.” —Sunday World (Dublin)
“A fine book, well-written and expertly researched. It offers a clear insight into a period of Irish history endangered of being forgotten.”
—Western People (Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland)
Marketing Plan
Paperback movie tie-in edition, coinciding with release of Netflix series based on the book.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781504758727 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
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