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.
TweetClip Info
- Clip length: 57'15''
- Broadcast year: 2004
Curriculum Connection
- History | The Irish Troubles
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Battle of the Bogside
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