Burke, Edward

An Army of Tribes: British Army Cohesion, Deviancy and Murder in Northern Ireland

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ISBN 13:: 9781786941039
author:: Burke, Edward
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Liverpool University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 400
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.61 kg
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, History
Condition:: New
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The British Army's campaign in Northern Ireland during the Troubles remains a complex and contentious topic. This study offers a unique perspective on the small infantry units that operated during Operation Banner, drawing on extensive interviews with former soldiers and primary archival sources. At the heart of the book is the argument that these units enjoyed considerable autonomy, allowing them to behave in a range of ways depending on their local commanders' preferences. The lack of clear lines of authority and accountability within the Army contributed to uncertainty among soldiers about expected behavior and desired outcomes. The author's analysis sheds new light on incidents such as the 1972 'Pitchfork murders', exploring how these events reflect the tensions between civil-military relations at a senior level and operational realities on the ground.

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