Kamina 14th September 1961
Operation "Morthor" going on in E-ville. At the same time tension increased in Kamina.
The large BAS 2 was defended by one Platoon (1Lt Friman). On 14th September 16H15 the Kongolese attacked with 8 armoured cars.
Two AC:s and one truck were knocked out by Carl-Gustaf AT rifle.
On 15th September the truck (loaded with mortar munition) was blown up by AT-fire.
On 16th September the reserve-platoon (Chief Warrant Officer Berg) made an assault and drew Katanga forces back.
The Kamina "September stress" ended. The Swedish UN force had no casualities.
Picture: "Carl-Gustaf" in action.
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