The British Army In Northern Ireland
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few conflicts have tested the resolve, discipline, and adaptability of a modern army quite like the decades-long campaign in Ulster — The British Army in Northern Ireland by Lieutenant-Colonel Michael Dewar chronicles the gruelling and politically charged deployment of British forces in one of the twentieth century's most protracted internal security operations. Drawing on firsthand military expertise, Dewar presents a rigorous and unflinching account of Operation BANNER, detailing the tactics, the sacrifices, and the institutional evolution of an army forced to wage war on its own sovereign soil against the backdrop of sectarian violence, IRA insurgency, and an increasingly complex political landscape. A work of both historical record and military analysis, this account illuminates the doctrinal lessons learned and the profound human cost borne by soldiers and civilians alike, situating the Northern Ireland conflict within the broader context of British counter-insurgency doctrine. Dewar writes with the authority of a career officer — precise, measured, and deeply informed — making this an indispensable text for students of modern military history, political violence, and the complex relationship between state power and civil conflict. For anyone seeking to understand how one of the world's most professional armies adapted to the grim realities of urban guerrilla warfare, this remains a compelling and essential read.
Author: Lieutenant-Colonel Michael Dewar, Rgj
Format: Hardback
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few conflicts have tested the resolve, discipline, and adaptability of a modern army quite like the decades-long campaign in Ulster — The British Army in Northern Ireland by Lieutenant-Colonel Michael Dewar chronicles the gruelling and politically charged deployment of British forces in one of the twentieth century's most protracted internal security operations. Drawing on firsthand military expertise, Dewar presents a rigorous and unflinching account of Operation BANNER, detailing the tactics, the sacrifices, and the institutional evolution of an army forced to wage war on its own sovereign soil against the backdrop of sectarian violence, IRA insurgency, and an increasingly complex political landscape. A work of both historical record and military analysis, this account illuminates the doctrinal lessons learned and the profound human cost borne by soldiers and civilians alike, situating the Northern Ireland conflict within the broader context of British counter-insurgency doctrine. Dewar writes with the authority of a career officer — precise, measured, and deeply informed — making this an indispensable text for students of modern military history, political violence, and the complex relationship between state power and civil conflict. For anyone seeking to understand how one of the world's most professional armies adapted to the grim realities of urban guerrilla warfare, this remains a compelling and essential read.