Aaron Edwards
The Northern Ireland Troubles 1969-2007
Essential Histories
In this fully illustrated introduction, renowned historian Dr. Aaron Edwards provides a concise overview of one of the most difficult and controversial actions in recent history.
The 38-year British Army operation in Northern Ireland (codenamed Operation Banner) was one of the most difficult and controversial actions in recent history. More than 10,000 troops were deployed during much of the campaign, which involved armored vehicles, helicopters, and special forces on the streets of Ulster. In this book, Dr. Aaron Edwards looks at the strategic, operational, and tactical aspects of Operation Banner, in which the Army's military objectives changed from high-level peacekeeping to covert warfare 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 and provides expert analysis of the successes and failures of Operation Banner.
Updated and revised for the new edition, with color maps and 50 new images, this is an accessible introduction to the complicated but fascinating story of modern Britain's longest military campaign.
- 144 pages
- Softcover
- Full colour throughout
- english text