Battle of the Bogside
Investigates 'Battle of the Bogside', which involved clashes between disaffected Catholics and the RUC in Londonderry in August 1969. This led the British govt to send troops to Northern Ireland for the first time.
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- Clip length: 57'15''
- Broadcast year: 2004
- History | The Irish Troubles
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Battle of the Bogside
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