The dirty war : covert strategies and tactics used in political conflicts

1969 was a year of rising tension, violence and change for the people of Northern Ireland. Rioting in Derry's Bogside led to the deployment of British troops and a shortlived, uneasy truce. The British army soon found itself engaged in an undercover war against the Provisional IRA, which was to last for more than twenty years. In this enthralling and controversial book, Martin Dillon, author of the bestselling The Shankill Butchers, examines the roles played by the Provisional IRA, the State forces, the Irish Government and the British Army during this troubled period. He unravels the mystery of war in which informers, agents and double agents operate, revealing disturbing facts about the way in which the terrorists and the Intelligence Agencies target, undermine and penetrate each other's ranks. The Dirty War is investigative reporting at its very best, containing startling disclosures and throwing new light on previously inexplicable events.

1969 was a year of rising tension, violence and change for the people of Northern Ireland. Rioting in Derry's Bogside led to the deployment of British troops and a shortlived, uneasy truce. The British army soon found itself engaged in an undercover war against the Provisional IRA, which was to last for more than twenty years.

In this enthralling and controversial book, Martin Dillon examines the roles played by the Provisional IRA, the State forces, the Irish Government and the British Army during this troubled period. He unravels the mystery of a war in which informers, agents and double agents operate, and reveals disturbing facts about the way in which the terrorists and the intelligence agencies target, undermine and penetrate each other's ranks. The Dirty War contains startling disclosures and throws new light on previously unexplained events.

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Uncovers the underground world of double and triple agents involved in conflict in Northern Ireland. Examines the roles played by the Provisional IRA, the State forces, the Irish government, and the British Army during the conflict. Unravels the mystery of a war in which informers, agents, and double agents operate, and reveals disturbing facts about the way in which terrorists and intelligence agencies target, undermine, and penetrate each other's ranks. The author worked for the BBC in Northern Ireland for 18 years. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)

With all the intrigue of a good spy novel, The Dirty War uncovers a real-life underground world of double and triple agents - many of whom have shared their stories with the author. In this enthralling and controversial book, Martin Dillon examines the roles played by the Provisional IRA, the State forces, the Irish government and the British Army during the conflict in Northern Ireland. He unravels the mystery of a war in which informers, agents and double agents operate, and reveals disturbing facts about the way in which the terrorists and the intelligence agencies target, undermine and penetrate each other's ranks. -- from back cover With all the intrigue of a good spy novel, The Dirty War uncovers a real-life underground world of double and triple agents -- many of whom have shared their stories with the author. In this enthralling and controversial book, Martin Dillon examines the roles played by the Provisional IRA, the State forces, the Irish Government and the British Army during this troubled period. He unravels the mystery of a war in which informers, agents and double agents operate, and reveals disturbing facts about the way in which the terrorists and the intelligence agencies target, undermine and penetrate each other's ranks. The year 1968 has been described as "The Year of Dreams' because the youthful involvement in protest movements throughout the world evidenced vitality, optimism and great expectations. First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.