Portland Public Library

Times of troubles, Britain's war in Northern Ireland, Andrew Sanders and Ian S. Wood

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 260-268) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Times of troubles

bibliography

769744413

Andrew Sanders and Ian S. Wood

Britain's war in Northern Ireland

"This is the first academic study of the British Army in Northern Ireland. It investigates the complex experiences of English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish soldiers alike during the often-controversial Operation Banner 1969-2007. The experiences of these soldiers raise many important and difficult questions on war and policy. When do 'troubles', riots and insurgency become war? How does a liberal state respond to an internal war within its own borders? How does it decide on its rules of engagement for its armed forces? Featuring key interviews with former soldiers, paramilitaries and Special Branch detectives, amongst other key actors, the authors attempt to answer these questions and enhance our knowledge of conflict resolution by providing a deep analysis of one of the most significant British military operations since the Second World War."--Publisher's website

Introduction -- British soldiers on the front line, 1970 -- The battle for Belfast -- Belfast: winning the battle -- Derry's walls -- War on the border -- Unlawful force? -- 'At least I took no lives ... ' -- The secret war -- Full circle? Drumcree and withdrawal