The UDR was involved in a variety of security duties, although actual combat was supposed to be reserved for British regulars. In but one of many interesting aspects, the regiments "Greenfinch" female troopers were far more involved in active operations than their sisters in other units and armies of the time. Off-duty hours could be deadly for UDR soldiers, with nearly two hundred being killed in attacks while engaged in civilian pursuits. With the easing of the crisis, the UDR has been converted into reserve battalions of the Royal Irish Regiment, a unit that preserves the traditions of several regiments originating in Northern Ireland. Credible charges that some UDR men co-operated with Protestant paramilitarys continue to be investigated, but the Regiment left a proud record of difficult service, carried out by men who were usually a decade older than their counterparts in the IRA and regular British Army.
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The UDR was involved in a variety of security duties, although actual combat was supposed to be reserved for British regulars. In but one of many interesting aspects, the regiments "Greenfinch" female troopers were far more involved in active operations than their sisters in other units and armies of the time. Off-duty hours could be deadly for UDR soldiers, with nearly two hundred being killed in attacks while engaged in civilian pursuits. With the easing of the crisis, the UDR has been converted into reserve battalions of the Royal Irish Regiment, a unit that preserves the traditions of several regiments originating in Northern Ireland. Credible charges that some UDR men co-operated with Protestant paramilitarys continue to be investigated, but the Regiment left a proud record of difficult service, carried out by men who were usually a decade older than their counterparts in the IRA and regular British Army.
Imprint | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | March 2001 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | October 2001 |
Authors | John Potter |
Dimensions | 250 x 182 x 41mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 340 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-85052-819-0 |
Barcode | 9780850528190 |
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LSN | 0-85052-819-4 |