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The Battle of the Bogside
Confrontations with the nationalist of Bogside are in Derry and the RUC. It was the start of big civil unrest that will have the British military to get involved. -
Bloody Sunday
26 innocent civil rights protestors and civilians were shot with 14 being killed by British soldiers in Derry. This made the conflict more serious that made the IRA gain major support. -
Donegall Street Bombing
A car bombing by the IRA in the city center of Belfast that injured more than 140 people and killed 8. This is important because it was the deadliest attack in the early 70's. -
Bloody Friday Bombings
A series of bombings by the IRA in Belfast that injured more than 130 people killing around 9. This is important because it showed how dangerous the IRA can be by using a very dangerous tactic. -
Formation of 14 Intelligence Companies
Intelligence Companies were made to watch over operations and get information about the paramilitary in Northern Ireland. This important because it showed how important the operations were. -
Bombing of Guilford Pubs
This bombing killed around 5 people and injured multiple people. This is important because this was a very infamous injustice for the British legal history. -
The IRA Bombing of Birmingham
This bombing by the IRA killed around 21 people and injuring over 180 people which was one of the biggest attack in England during the Troubles. This is important because it made more people hate the IRA and more security. -
The Official Deployment of the SAS in Northern Ireland
The SAS got deployed in Northern Ireland showed a rise in how the British responded. This is important because it showed how they reacted to the violence IRA with counter-terrorism. -
The kidnapping of Captain Robert Nairac
Captain Robert Nairac was taken and questions which led to his death by the IRA. This is important because it showed the risk the military were taken personally. -
Death of John Boyle during an SAS Operation
John Boyle was killed by the SAS while using a firearm in a farm. This is important because he was 16 and made a outbreak since people thought they way SAS handled was wrong. -
Warrenpoint Ambush
The IRA ambushed and killed around 18 soldiers. This is important because it was the deadliest incident on the British forces so far. -
Lord Mountbatten's Assassination
Lord Mountbatten was killed by the IRA when the boat got exploded. This is important because he was part of the British Royal Family.