Contemporary era · 1969
Battle of the Bogside
The Battle of the Bogside was a large three-day riot that took place from 12 to 14 August 1969 in Derry, Northern Ireland. Thousands of Catholic/Irish nationalist residents of the Bogside, organised under the Derry Citizens' Defence Association, clashed with the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) and loyalists, and sealed off the neighbourhood to authorities.
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- When
- 12 Aug 1969 – 14 Aug 1969
- Where
- Derry
- Era
- Contemporary
Topics
Before and after
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