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Deployment of SAS in Northern Ireland (Latee 1960s-1998)
The SAS a special forces unit was sent to Northern Ireland to counter terrorism and address the complex security situation. Their operations were part of the effort to maintain peace and address threats of paramilitary groups. -
Battle Bogside
It refers to a series of events in Derry, Northern Ireland. It was a significant event in the Troubles it was conflict between Unionist and Nationalists. The clashes were between residence, civil rights demonstrates, and the police. -
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Bloody Sunday
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Bloody Sunday
British Soliders opened fire on civil right march resulting in 13 dead civilians. This had a huge impact on Northern Ireland conflict, intensifying tensions and contributing to the troubles -
Bloody Friday Bombings
The Provo IRA orchestrated a series of coordinated bombings across the city. Within span of eighty minutes they denoated 22 bombs, resulting in signifcant casualties and injuries. The attacks aimed at both commercial and public areas, causing widespread damage. -
Guilford pub bombings
The IRA was responsible for detonating bombs in two pubs: the horse, groom, and the seven stars. Five people were killed and many injured. Four people were wrongfully arrested. These attacks had an impact on the public view around counterterrorism and civil liberties. -
The IRA bombing of Birmingham
The Provo IRA bombed two pubs in the city center, resulting in 21 deaths and many injures. They intentionally didnt send a warning because they wanted many casualties. The hope of inflicting many casualties was supposed to help shape the public opinon on the Irish occupation and help make political discourse. -
Captain Robert Nairac
He was a British Army officer who was abducted by the Provo Ira on May 14th 1977, in South Armagh, Northern Ireland. Nairac was involved in undercover intelligence work and was take while on a covert operation. Tradgically, he was subsequently murdered by the IRA. The exact details of his fate remain unclear and his body never found. -
Warrenpoint ambush
When the Provo IRA ambushed a British Army convoy in Warrenpoint Northern Ireland. The attack resulted in the deaths of 18 British soldiers. -
Assassination Lord Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten a British statesman and naval officer was assassinated by the Irish Republican Army IRA on August 27th, 1979. A bomb exploded on his boat off, the coast of Country Sligo, Ireland, killing him, his grandson, and two others. The attack was part of a series of bombings carried out by the IRA during that time. -
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Warren Point Ambush