Operation Violettes Imperiales

Operation White Giant
Part of the Simba rebellion during the Congo Crisis
Date c. 29 May – 15 June 1965[1] (2 weeks and 3 days) Location Northern Orientale Province Result Democratic Republic of the Congo victory
Belligerents
Democratic Republic of the Congo	Simba rebels
Commanders and leaders
Jacques Noel[2] Mike Hoare[2] Bob Denard[3]	Unknown
Units involved
Armée Nationale Congolaise (ANC) 5 Commando[1] 6 Commando[1] Premier Choc[1]	Unknown

Operation Violettes Imperiales (May–June 1965) was a military offensive conducted by the forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in northern Orientale Province against insurgents during the Simba rebellion. The operation succeeded in its aims, retaking the towns of Buta and Bondo as well as cutting rebel supply routes to the Central African Republic.