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Operation Banner was the operational name for the British Armed Forces' operation in Northern Ireland from 1969 to 2007, as part of the Troubles. It was the longest continuous deployment in British military history.
Operation Banner was the operational name for the British Armed Forces' operation in Northern Ireland from 1969 to 2007, as part of the Troubles. It was the longest continuous deployment in British military history.
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Operation Banner was the deployment of British soldiers in Northern Ireland. This action was considered as early as 1966 when violence erupted between the newly formed Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) and armed Republicans.
Jul 30, 2020 · The longest continuous deployment in British military history spanned almost four decades and cost the lives of hundreds of soldiers – many as a result of paramilitary attacks. Under Operation Banner, troops were deployed to assist the police in Northern Ireland (NI), in what was initially intended as a "limited operation" to restore law and ...
Aug 13, 2019 · But weeks turned to years and Operation Banner, as the Army refers to the Troubles, lasted from 1969 to 2007, costing it hundreds of lives. Soldiers were initially welcomed into parts of...
Aug 17, 2019 · The event marked the 50th anniversary of troops being deployed in Northern Ireland in August 1969 in what the Army refers to as Operation Banner. Operation Banner lasted until 2007, costing...
Oct 19, 2009 · Operation Banner: The British Army in Northern Ireland, 1969 – 2007. Nicholas van der Bijl. Pen and Sword, Oct 19, 2009 - History - 272 pages. A comprehensive chronicle of the British Army’s...
