the troubles timeline #1

By Farrokh

  • The Battle of Bogside (August 1969)

    This was a significant event in Northern Ireland's history, marking the beginning of the Troubles. It was a large-scale riot between the Protestant unionists and Catholic nationalists in Derry, Northern Ireland, which led to the deployment of British troops in the region.

  • Formation of 14 Intelligence Company (1970)

    This unit was specifically created to gather military intelligence in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. It played a crucial role in combating the IRA and other paramilitary groups.

  • Bloody Sunday (January 1972)

    This tragic event, also known as the Bogside Massacre, led to the death of 14 unarmed civil rights protesters by British soldiers. It significantly escalated the conflict and led to a surge in IRA recruitment.

  • Bloody Friday bombings (July 1972)

    This was one of the bloodiest days in the Troubles, with the IRA detonating 22 bombs in Belfast, leading to nine deaths and many injuries.

  • The IRA bombing of Birmingham (November 1974)

    This was one of the deadliest attacks in England during the Troubles, killing 21 people and injuring over 180.

  • Bombing of Guilford pubs in southern England (October 1974)

    This was a series of bomb attacks carried out by the IRA in Guilford, England, targeting pubs frequented by British soldiers. The bombings marked a significant escalation in the conflict.

  • The official deployment of the SAS in Northern Ireland (1976)

    This marked a significant escalation in the British government's military response to the Troubles.

  • The kidnapping of Captain Robert Nairac (May 1977)

    This British Army officer was abducted by the IRA, and his murder further inflamed tensions.

  • The death of John Boyle during an SAS operation (July 1978)

    Boyle, a member of the IRA, was killed during an SAS operation, which highlighted the deadly nature of the conflict.

  • Warrenpoint ambush (August 1979)

    The IRA carried out a deadly ambush on British soldiers, killing 18. It was one of the deadliest attacks on the British Army during the Troubles.

  • Lord Mountbatten’s assassination (August 1979)

    the assassination of Lord Mountbatten in August 1979 was a significant event during the Troubles. Lord Mountbatten, who was a British statesman and naval officer, was targeted by the IRA and killed in a bomb attack on his boat. This event had a profound impact as it not only resulted in the loss of a prominent figure but also symbolized the IRA's ability to strike at high-profile targets. It further intensified the conflict and increased tensions between the British government and the IRA.