Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1) Understand the British Army’s campaign – aims, doctrine, strategy and operations - in Northern Ireland.
2) Comprehend theories of counter-insurgency/terrorism, civil wars and political violence.
3) Analyse, interpret relevant primary sources.
Indicative Module Content:
This module will address the following topics: 1) Counter-insurgency or counter-revolutionary warfare in the late 20th century; 2) British Army strategy and operations in Northern Ireland; 3) Paramilitary violence; 4) the use of covert intelligence in the North of Ireland.