In 1961 the Cold War is at its height. The superpowers are grappling for power in Africa. In the newly formed republic of the Congo, east and west scramble for control. And it escalates into civil war. Because Ireland has chosen never to be the aggressor, they've never owned or tried conquer another sovereign nation, it's the Irish soldiers who are sent to the volatile country to serve as peacekeepers. Irish Commandant Pat Quinlan leads a stand off with troops against Congolese general Moïse Tshombe and his French and Belgian mercenaries. A great combat movie based on actual events that are mired in historical controversy.
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