 Despite these improvements , a second invasion by the former <unk> gendarmerie , known as Shaba II in May – June 1978 , was only dispersed with the despatch of the French 2e régiment <unk> de <unk> and a battalion of the Belgian Paracommando Regiment . Kamanyola Division units collapsed almost immediately . French units fought the Battle of Kolwezi to recapture the town from the <unk> . The U.S. provided logistical assistance . 
