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==Bren Mk. I==
'A' Company employs several [[Bren gun]]s. 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).
'A' Company employs several [[Bren gun]]s. 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).
[[Filee:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Bren Mark I - .303 British]]
[[File :Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Bren Mark I - .303 British]]
[[File:Jadotville_LE_No4_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Bren is seen fired at the right.]]
[[File:Jadotville_LE_No4_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Bren is seen fired at the right.]]
[[File:Jadotville_Bren.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Bren after its operator receives a superficial wound to his cheek.]]
[[File:Jadotville_Bren.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Bren after its operator receives a superficial wound to his cheek.]]
Latest revision as of 20:34, 9 October 2023
The Siege of Jadotville 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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Walther P38 - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rene Faulques (Guillaume Canet ) firing his P38 after his Jeep is overturned. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Faulquet unholsters his P38 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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning Hi Power - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Closeup of the BHP. The external extractor and spur hammer indicate a post-1973 manufacture and thus anachronistic. Error creating thumbnail: File missing 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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO Error creating thumbnail: File missing Commander Patrick Quinlan carries the FN FAL on the right. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rebels charge the Irish compound with FALs. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Quinlan fires an FN FAL. Error creating thumbnail: File missing "Breathe, squeeze, kill! Breathe again!" Jason O'Mara ) gives advice to the soldiers with the FN FAL rifles on shooting technique after firing too fast.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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Early Heckler & Koch G3 - 7.62x51mm NATO
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The mercenary to the right is armed with a G3. Note the diopter sight. Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk. I Several members of 'A' Company carry Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk Is instead of FALs.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mark I - .303 British Error creating thumbnail: File missing 'A' Company members carrying No. 4 Mk. Is as they first arrive in Jadotville. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Irish soldiers fire their No. 4 rifles from an entrenched position. 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) .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mark I (T) - .303 British Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bill Ready (Sam Keeley ), the company sniper aims his Enfield. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Ready on the left. Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III* Some Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III rifles are also used by the Katangese mercenaries.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mark III* - .303 British Error creating thumbnail: File missing The mercenaries on the far left and right aim their Lee-Enfields. Mauser Rifles Various Mauser rifles are used by the rebels.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing An African fights with a full-length Mauser rifle, that could be a Spanish or Turkish model. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The unhooded front sight of the mercenary's rifle. Shortly after, the 'H'-type front barrel band and under-barrel mounted sling swivel are visible. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Left side view of the receiver. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Kar98k-style rear sight can be seen. Submachine Guns Carl Gustav M/45 Several 'A' Company NCOs use Carl Gustav M/45s , namely Sgt. Jack Prendergast (Jason O'Mara ).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Carl Gustav M/45 ("Swedish K") - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Carl Gustav is wielded. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Jack Prendergast (Jason O'Mara ) opens fire with the Carl Gustav M/45 . Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. Jack Prendergast (Jason O'Mara ) on the right with his M/45. Note the No. 9 bayonet affixed. MAT-49 Several mercenaries, including Faulques, use MAT-49s .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing MAT-49 - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Faulques uses the MAT-49 . Franchi LF-57 Franchi LF-57 SMGs are also used by mercenaries.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Franchi LF-57 - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing An African in green beret holds LF-57 in center. Vigneron M2 Vigneron M2 SMGs are also seen.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Vigernon M2 - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Vigneron M2 is seen when Irish soldiers scavenge weapons during a lull in the battle. Sten Mk. II Some mercenaries have Sten Mk IIs .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sten Mark II - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing The mercenary in the background near the M2HB aims a Sten Mk. II. Machine Guns Bren Mk. I '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).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bren Mark I - .303 British Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Bren is seen fired at the right. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Bren after its operator receives a superficial wound to his cheek. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The sniper preparing to fire the Bren in single shot. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A .303 round being chambered by hand. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Ready looks down the sight. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Ready prepares to fire. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The bolt closing when fired. Browning M2HB Katangese mercenaries use a Browning M2HB mounted on a vehicle.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG Error creating thumbnail: File missing Katangese mercenaries use a Browning M2HB mounted on a vehicle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Firing the M2. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Note the heat shield's horizontal slots instead of the usual circular perforations. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Faulques calling a retreat while manning the Browning. Browning M1919A4 The mercenaries use several Browning M1919A4s mounted on vehicles and on tripods.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield Error creating thumbnail: File missing Faulques mans and fires a mounted M1919A4. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A camouflaged Katangnese machine gunner with his M1919A4 is shot by Ready. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A mercenary fires a M191A4 from the hip. DShKM The mercenaries use a DShKM Heavy Machine Gun . This appears to be the only Soviet-made firearm used by the fiercely anti-communist Katangese.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing DShKM - 12.7x108mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Faulques fires a mounted DShk from a jeep. FN MAG 58 A mercenary uses an FN MAG 58 fired from the hip. Another is mounted on a vehicle.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing FN MAG 58 - 7.62x51mm NATO Error creating thumbnail: File missing A mercenary uses the FN MAG 58 fired from the hip. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Katangnese rebel mans a FN MAG from a vehicle. Note the mounted shield. Vickers Mk. I '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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Vickers Mark I - .303 British Error creating thumbnail: File missing Prendergast fires a mounted Vickers during the first assault. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Vickers being removed from its tripod before the position is hit with mortar. Other Mk 2 Hand Grenade An NCO picks up a Mk 2 hand grenade when his M/45 runs dry.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mk 2 hand grenade Error creating thumbnail: File missing An Irish NCO with his Mk 2 grenade at the ready. M2 Mortar A Company's support platoon uses a 60mm M2 Mortar in counter-battery fire.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M2 Mortar - 60mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Irish mortarmen cover the M2 motar's breech after firing. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Irish mortarmen prepare to load a 60mm mortar round. Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar The mercenaries use an Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar to shell the compound.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Ordnance ML Mortar Mark II - 3.20 in Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Kantangnese rebel sights his ML mortar to his target. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The mortar fires. 
