#OnThisDay 1960 An Irish UN Peacekeeping unit were ambushed at Niemba by Luba militia. The militiamen had mistaken the Irish for European Pro-Katanga mercenaries and not Peacekeepers. 9 Irishmen were killed, 7 from Dublin & 2 from Carlow. 19 y/o Trooper Browne was posthumously awarded the Military Medal for Gallantry, Ireland’s highest award. #Ireland #History @UN
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Hi,
I'm David, I'm from Ireland. I am an avid fan of history. I have my B.A. in History, my M.A. in Military History and Strategic Studies,a Post Qualification Diploma in History and I've been teaching History for five years now.
I wanted to create a podcast that examines, in great detail, major Irish battles and battles allover the world in various wars that Irish people played a significant part in.
Hope you enjoy.
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