Tag Archives: 1960

Ireland’s Wars: Niemba

Posted on Jan 24, 2023 by NFB

It was the Autumn of 1960, and the Irish Army was firmly committed to the United Nations mission in the Congo. Several battalions of soldiers had arrived in the south-eastern province of Katanga and, along with the larger multi-national mission, … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The United Nations And The Congo Crisis

Posted on Jan 17, 2023 by NFB

Our “coverage” of the 20th century in terms of Ireland’s military history now affords us the opportunity to look at the sorts of things that Ireland was able to do with its regular military forces as a free and independent … Continue reading →

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