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Battle of the Bogside

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Battle of the Bogside
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The Battle of the Bogside took place in 1969 in Derry, Northern Ireland, between civil rights demonstrators and loyalist opponents, later escalating with the involvement of the British Army. It marked a pivotal moment in the early stages of the Troubles, highlighting deep sectarian divisions and leading to increased nationalist mobilization and government intervention.

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Date
1969-08-12

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Photo: Joseph Mischyshyn · CC BY-SA 2.0