14 August 1969

Northern Ireland "Protected" by the Army

At the end of the 60s the Catholics in Northern Ireland increasingly revolted against Protestant domination. The tensions came to a head at the Orange march in Londonderry in August 1969. Following three days of heavy fighting the British government decides to send troops for a "limited operation" to restore law and order. The troops would stay for many years, provoking new violence. The IISH has collections about actions showing support for Irish prisoners and victims of the "war".

See also:

•  H-blok/Armagh Komitee archive

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