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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 | [[Image:Jadotville_FAL.jpg|thumb|none|601px|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|]] | [[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!" 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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[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British.]] | [[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British.]] | ||
[[Image:Jadotville_LE_No4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'A' Company members carrying No.4 MKIs as they first arrive in Jadotville.]] | [[Image:Jadotville_LE_No4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'A' Company members carrying No.4 MKIs as they first arrive in Jadotville.]] | ||
[[Image:Jadotville_LE_No4_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Jadotville_LE_No4_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Irish soldiers fire their No.4 rifles from an entrenched position.]] | ||
==Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1(T)== | ==Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1(T)== | ||
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[[Vigneron M2]] SMGs are also seen. | [[Vigneron M2]] SMGs are also seen. | ||
[[image:1287829141.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Vigernon M2 - 9x19mm]] | [[image:1287829141.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Vigernon M2 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Siege of Jadotville-Vigneron-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Vigneron M2 is seen when Irish soldiers | [[File:Siege of Jadotville-Vigneron-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Vigneron M2 is seen when Irish soldiers scavenge weapons during a lull in the battle.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
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The mercenaries use several [[Browning M1919A4]]s mounted on vehicles and on tripods. | The mercenaries use several [[Browning M1919A4]]s mounted on vehicles and on tripods. | ||
[[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield]] | [[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
[[Image:Jadotville_M1919.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Jadotville_M1919.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Faulques mans and fires a mounted M1919A4.]] | ||
[[Image:Jadotville_M1919_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Jadotville_M1919_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A camouflaged Katangnese machine gunner with his M1919A4 is shot by Ready.]] | ||
[[Image:SOJ 107.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:SOJ 107.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mercenary fires a M191A4 from the hip.]] | ||
==DShK Heavy Machine Gun== | ==DShK Heavy Machine Gun== | ||
The mercenaries use a [[DShK heavy machine gun|DShK Heavy Machine Gun]]. | The mercenaries use a [[DShK heavy machine gun|DShK Heavy Machine Gun]]. | ||
[[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|400px|DShK - 12.7x108mm]] | [[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|400px|DShK - 12.7x108mm]] | ||
[[Image:SOJ 110.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:SOJ 110.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Faulques fires a mounted DShk from a jeep.]] | ||
==FN MAG 58== | ==FN MAG 58== | ||
A mercenary uses an [[FN MAG 58]] fired from the hip. Another is mounted on a vehicle. | A mercenary uses an [[FN MAG 58]] fired from the hip. Another is mounted on a vehicle. | ||
[[Image:FNMAG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FN MAG 58 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:FNMAG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FN MAG 58 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:Jadotville_FN_MAG.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A mercenary uses the | [[Image:Jadotville_FN_MAG.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A mercenary uses the FN MAG 58 fired from the hip.]] | ||
[[Image:Jadotville_FN_MAG_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Jadotville_FN_MAG_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Katangnese rebel mans a FN MAG from a vehicle. Note the mounted shield.]] | ||
==Vickers Gun== | ==Vickers Gun== | ||
'A' Company uses a [[Vickers Gun]] mounted on a Land Rover, then on its own with and without a tripod. Commandant Quinlan uses it to shoot down a Fouga Magister. | 'A' Company uses a [[Vickers Gun]] mounted on a Land Rover, then on its own with and without a tripod. Commandant 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|]] | [[Image:Jadotville_Vickers.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Prendergast fires a mounted Vickers during the first assault.]] | ||
[[Image:Jadotville_Vickers_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Vickers being removed from its tripod before the position is hit with mortar.]] | [[Image:Jadotville_Vickers_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Vickers being removed from its tripod before the position is hit with mortar.]] | ||
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An NCO picks up a [[Mk 2 hand grenade]] when his M/45 runs dry. | An NCO picks up a [[Mk 2 hand grenade]] when his M/45 runs dry. | ||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mk 2 "Pineapple" World War II-made High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade (sometimes written Mk II)]] | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mk 2 "Pineapple" World War II-made High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade (sometimes written Mk II)]] | ||
[[Image:Jadotville_Mk_II_grenade.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Jadotville_Mk_II_grenade.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Irish NCO with his Mk 2 grenade at the ready.]] | ||
==M2 Mortar== | ==M2 Mortar== | ||
A Company's support platoon uses a 60mm [[M2 Mortar]] in counter-battery fire. | A Company's support platoon uses a 60mm [[M2 Mortar]] in counter-battery fire. | ||
[[Image:M2Mortar60mm.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M2 Mortar - 60mm]] | [[Image:M2Mortar60mm.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M2 Mortar - 60mm]] | ||
[[Image:Jadotville_60mm_Mortar.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Jadotville_60mm_Mortar.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Irish mortarmen cover the M2 motar's breech after firing.]] | ||
[[Image:Jadotville_60mm_Mortar_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Jadotville_60mm_Mortar_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Irish mortarmen prepare to load a 60mm mortar round.]] | ||
==Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar== | ==Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar== | ||
The mercenaries use an [[Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar]] to shell the compound. | The mercenaries use an [[Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar]] to shell the compound. | ||
[[File:3inch.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar Mk II - 3.20 in]] | [[File:3inch.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar Mk II - 3.20 in]] | ||
[[Image:Jadotville_81mm_Mortar.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Jadotville_81mm_Mortar.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Kantangnese rebel sights his ML mortar to his target.]] | ||
[[Image:Jadotville_81mm_Mortar_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Jadotville_81mm_Mortar_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mortar fires.]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
[[Category:Netflix]] | [[Category:Netflix]] | ||
Revision as of 12:23, 31 August 2017
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 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.
Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1
Several members of 'A' Company carry Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1*s instead of FALs.
Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1(T)
Bill Ready (Sam Keeley), the company sniper, carries a scoped Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk1(T).
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. Ready, the company sniper, switches to a Bren to make a long distance shot, for unknown reasons, likely 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.
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. Commandant 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.
