| ID | 096561 |
| Title Proper | From direct rule to motorman |
| Other Title Information | adjusting British military strategy for Northern Ireland in 1972 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bennett, Huw |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The British campaign in Northern Ireland in the early 1970s is often portrayed as consistent in its repressive character and its failure to successfully relate military means to political ends. This article argues that British military strategy was adaptable, alternating between defensive and offensive means depending on the changing political context. The low profile policy allowed the army to consolidate a firm basis for later offensive operations against the Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA). This proved successful because it contrasted with Republican violence and was contextualized within the government's willingness to negotiate and compromise when necessary. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 33, No. 6; Jun 2010: p511-532 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 33, No. 6; Jun 2010: p511-532 |
| Key Words | Motorman ; British Military ; Northern Ireland ; Ireland ; Military Strategy ; Military Aims |