Katanga Zaire Battle of Kolwezi Operation Bonite Operation Leopard 1978 French 2nd Foreign Para Plaque

Description Katanga Zaire Battle of Kolwezi Operation Bonite Operation Leopard 1978 French 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment Plaque Size plaque : 320 x 210 x 25 mm Material: hand carved wood Reverse: See Photo Unique Piece of History Box : Plaquettes   The story Battle of Kolwezi 1978 The Battle of Kolwezi also known as Operation Bonite or Operation Leopard was a successful airborne operation in May 1978, by the second  2e REP (Foreign Parachute Regiment) of the French Foreign Legion. It took place in Zaire, current the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa. The operation’s task was to rescue over two thousand European hostages captured by local left-wing Rebels. After the execution of this successful operation, the 2nd REP gained much respect worldwide and became very popular.