In this fully illustrated introduction, acclaimed historian Dr Aaron
Edwards provides a concise overview of one of the most difficult and
controversial actions in recent history.
Spanning 38 years of the 'Troubles', the British Army's deployment in
Northern Ireland (codenamed Operation Banner) was one of the most
difficult and controversial in its recent history. Over 10,000 troops
were on active service during much of the campaign, which saw armoured
vehicles, helicopters and special forces deployed onto the streets of
Ulster. In this book, Dr Aaron Edwards considers the strategic,
operational and tactical aspects of Operation Banner, as the Army's
military objectives morphed from high-profile peacekeeping into a covert
war against the IRA. Using personal testimony from both sides of the
sectarian divide, as well as insights from the soldiers themselves, he
presents an authoritative introduction to the Army's role in the
Troubles, providing expert analysis of Operation Banner's successes
and failures.
Updated and revised for the new edition, with full-colour maps and 50
new images, this is an accessible introduction to the complicated yet
fascinating history of modern Britain's longest military campaign.