An Cosantóir

www.military.ie the defence forces magazine | 43 author: Rose Doyle with Leo Quinlan publisher: New Island, February 2016 (first published 2006) http://newisland.ie isbN: 978-1-90549-488-5 price: €15.95 pages: 378 In 1961, less than 200 Irish peacekeepers serving in the Congo were sent to protect Belgian Colonists in the now famous Jadotville. These brave soldiers' battled for five days against soldiers loyal to Katanga's prime minister at the time, Moise Tshombe. In this epic story in Defence Forces history, Rose Doyle recounts the events that happened in Jadotville with personal accounts that will send shivers down your spine. Giving details of the struggle with the lack of support that the soldiers had to endure and fight through is harrowing. Rose exposes that there was a bigger picture than the fight in Jadotville, control over Katanga's vast mineral wealth was being fought for. Comdt Pat Quinlan and his men faced down the odds of fighting against approximately 4,000 Katangan Gendarmerie and European mercenaries. Eventually, once water and ammo ran out, a truce was negotiated. Many of Comdt Quinlan's tactical and common sense decisions on the ground were nothing less than life saving, something to which Sgt Walter (Wally) Hegarty commends to by stating "Comdt Quinlan grew to giant size in every man's eyes as the fighting continued". This book blows the lid on the events that truly happened in Jadotville. With first hand accounts from the soldiers who fought in the battle makes the book much more appealing than just hearing one point of view. Previous released back in 2006, this is an excellent updated read from start to finish of the 'Heroes of Jadotville'. Kb HEROES OF JADOTVILLE: The Soldiers' Story author: Richard Doherty publisher: Pen and Sword (December 2015) pen-and-sword.co.uk isbN: 978-1473834002 price: €32.45 pages: 314 'The Battle of the Atlantic' (Churchill's term) was arguably the pivotal campaign of the Second World War – it was certainly the longest starting with the sinking of RMS Athenia on 3rd September 1939 and ending with the torpedoing of SS Avon Dale on 7th May 1945. This superbly researched work covers all the major aspects of The Battle, balancing the initial advantages of Admiral Doenitz's U-Boat force, the introduction of the convoy system, the role of the opposing surface fleets and air forces, relative strengths and the all important technical developments. Intelligence particularly the Bletchley Park intercepts played an increasingly important part in the final outcome. The author concludes that May 1943 was the moment when the Allies seized the initiative and, despite desperate German efforts, never lost their advantage. Using official records, personal accounts and a wealth of historical research, this work gives the reader a splendidly concise yet broad account of the course of the campaign, the men who fought it on both sides and the critical moments and analysis of the outcome. Richard Doherty is from Co. Londonderry. He is recognised as Ireland's leading military history author with more than 20 published works to his credit. He has also worked on TV historical series including The Sons of Ulster and The Siege Chronicles. CHuRCHILL'S GREATEST FEAR The Battle of the Atlantic - 3 September 1939 to 7 May 1945 author: John Gibney, editor publisher: Four Courts Press (May 2016) fourcourtspress.ie isbN: 978-1-907002-34-2 price: €22.45 PB / €40.50 HB pages: 322 The 1916 Easter Rising mostly took place in Dublin City and its buildings which were heavily effected is mostly overlooked. Some of the fighting occured in buildings belonging to Dublin City Council including City Hall. "Essential reading for all who want to have a fuller understanding of the tumultuous events that occurred in our capital city a hundred years ago…" Michael Merrigan, Ireland's Genealogical Gazette (June 2016). This collection of essays is the first detailed study to examine the impact of Dublin City Council on the 1916 Rising and in turn its effects on the council. It features an analysis of the political background of the elected council, which, although it included members from Labour and Sinn Féin, also contained members from the Irish Party and unionists. It also includes a full list of council employees who fought in the Easter Rising. A number of elected members of Dublin City Council fought in 1916, including Councillor Richard o'Carroll, who fought with the Irish Volunteers at an outpost of Jacob's Factory. Two of the men executed after the Rising – Eamonn Ceannt and John Macbride – were council employees. This wide-ranging book is essential for a complete understanding of the 1916 Rising, providing a fresh and accessible perspective on this iconic event from a novel point of view. Contributors include: Sheila Carden, Shay Cody, Evelyn Conway, Donal Fallon, Las Fallon, David Flood, John Gibney, Anthony Jordan, Conor McNamara, Martin Maguire, Thomas J. Morrissey SJ, Seamus Ó Maitiú, Lawrence White, Padraig Yeates. WF DuBLIN CITy COuNCIL AND THE 1916 RISING

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