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Takes a refreshing look at the Congo in the immediate wake of independence in mid-1960, after almost a century of Belgian rule and contains secret army dossiers and previously unpublished photographs of military and civilian life in the newly independent Congo. It is based on the personal reminiscences of Irish Army veterans who served with the UN peacekeeping forces there from 1960 to 1964. In addition to tracking down foot soldiers, retired battalion commanders and journalists who covered the Congo, the author has also spoken to Belgian administrators who were part of the pre-independence administration in the huge African colony, two Swedish soldiers who played key roles as interpreters for the Irish Army units, a Congolese clergyman and a journalist from Kinshasa. The book also provides a useful background to the development of UN peacekeeping missions around the world. This was the first major overseas mission in which Irish troops had ever been involved.
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An interesting mix of narratives from those involved in the Congo mission. What clearly comes across is the naievette and innocence of many of the soldiers involved - including officers. Perhaps what I found more illuminating was that time does not appear to have altered the mind set of many.
Interesting also for the differences in recollection of those involved in some of the actions described- particularly the Niemba ambush.
On the whole OK - a useful introduction to the Irish Army's first overseas operational deployment, and the deployment in which the Irish defence forces matured.
Interesting also for the differences in recollection of those involved in some of the actions described- particularly the Niemba ambush.
On the whole OK - a useful introduction to the Irish Army's first overseas operational deployment, and the deployment in which the Irish defence forces matured.
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