Northern Ireland Troubles: Operation Banner 1969-2007 (Guide)

The strategic, operational, and tactical aspects of what became the longest ever campaign embarked upon by British troops are examined in this new book by Aaron Edwards. The campaign, codenamed Operation Banner, was conducted in Northern Ireland and remains one of the most controversial actions in recent history. The 38-year campaign went through a number of phases, beginning as a peacekeeping operation, morphing into a counter-insurgency operation, and ending as a policing and counter-terrorism force.

Operation Banner was massive in scale, with no less than 10,000 troops on active service throughout the campaign and at one point as many as 30,000 men and women deployed on Ulster's streets. Drawing on extensive new research, this book presents an authoritative introduction to the 'Troubles', providing a strategic analysis of the successes and failures of the campaign.

The British campaign in Northern Ireland has been the subject of much debate and controversy. This new work by Aaron Edwards offers a comprehensive examination of the strategic, operational, and tactical aspects of this protracted military operation. Operation Banner, as the campaign was codenamed, spanned an extraordinary 38 years, making it the longest ever undertaken by British forces.

The campaign evolved through various phases, beginning as a peacekeeping mission, transitioning into a counter-insurgency operation, and ultimately transforming into a policing and counter-terrorism force. The scale of the deployment was immense, with no fewer than 10,000 troops engaged at the campaign's peak, and at one point as many as 30,000 personnel stationed on the streets of Ulster.

This book, based on extensive new research, provides an authoritative introduction to the so-called 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland. It offers a strategic analysis of the successes and failures of the British campaign, shedding light on one of the most contentious military actions in recent history. By carefully examining the various phases and evolving objectives of Operation Banner, the author presents a comprehensive understanding of this complex and protracted conflict.

The campaign in Northern Ireland has long been a source of controversy and debate. This new work by Aaron Edwards delves deep into the strategic, operational, and tactical dimensions of what became the longest military operation ever undertaken by the British. Codenamed Operation Banner, the campaign spanned an extraordinary 38 years, evolving from an initial peacekeeping role into a counter-insurgency operation and eventually a policing and counter-terrorism force.

The sheer scale of the deployment was remarkable, with no fewer than 10,000 troops engaged at the peak of the campaign, and at one point as many as 30,000 personnel stationed on the streets of Northern Ireland. Drawing on extensive new research, this book offers an authoritative introduction to the 'Troubles', providing a detailed strategic analysis of the successes and failures of the British campaign.

By tracing the various phases and changing objectives of Operation Banner, the author presents a comprehensive understanding of this complex and contentious military intervention. This work sheds new light on one of the most controversial actions in recent British history, offering valuable insights into the challenges and dynamics of extended counter-insurgency operations.

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