The Battle of the Bogside - August 1969 (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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Battle of the Bogside dates
Battle of the Bogside dates
12-14 August 1969
Battle of the Bogside location
Battle of the Bogside location
Bogside area of Derry/Londonderry
Battle of Bogside significance
Battle of Bogside significance
Beginning of the Troubles
Immediate cause of Battle of Bogside
Immediate cause of Battle of Bogside
Apprentice Boys of Derry march
Discrimination types against Catholics
Discrimination types against Catholics
Housing, employment, political representation
DCDA full name
DCDA full name
Derry Citizens' Defence Association
RUC description
RUC description
Royal Ulster Constabulary - predominantly Protestant police force
Apprentice Boys commemorated event
Apprentice Boys commemorated event
Siege of Derry in 1689
When Free Derry declared
When Free Derry declared
January 1969
Free Derry famous slogan
Free Derry famous slogan
You Are Now Entering Free Derry
Free Derry key characteristic
Free Derry key characteristic
Self-policed area
Battle of Bogside duration
Battle of Bogside duration
Three days
RUC weapons during battle
RUC weapons during battle
Tear gas, batons, water cannons
British Army deployed to NI when
British Army deployed to NI when
14 August 1969
Battle result for RUC
Battle result for RUC
RUC withdrawal from Bogside