Название: Operation Banner: The British Army in Northern Ireland 1969-2007
Автор: Nick Van Der Bijl
Издательство: Pen & Sword
ISBN: 1844159566
Год: 2009
Формат: EPUB
Страниц: 272
Размер: 16,2 МБ
Язык: Английский
The book opens by setting the historic backdrop to The Troubles. In summer 1969 the annual Loyalist marching season sparked violence in Londonderry which spread rapidly. After three days of violence the British Government deployed troops in support of the Royal Ulster Constabulary. Initially the Catholic community welcomed the Army s presence but this was to change over the years. The first soldier was killed in 1971 and a further 48 died that year. January 30 1972 Bloody Sunday galvanised IRA recruitment and the British Embassy was burnt in Dublin. The Official IRA bombed Aldershot HQ of the Parachute Regiment and in August 1972 the Army launched Op MOTORMAN to clear No Go areas. Internment followed and the Province was firmly in the grip of sectarian violence.