In this book, defence specialist and war correspondent Mark Urban explores covert operations against the IRA from the mid-1970s to the Loughgall shooting in 1987. Drawing on interviews with people who have served at the heart of intelligence and special operations in Ulster, as well as with members of paramilitary groups, this book examines the roles of the army, the police and special branch, as well as both MI5 and MI6. The book also looks at the shoot to kill allegations, and records members of the security forces ...
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In this book, defence specialist and war correspondent Mark Urban explores covert operations against the IRA from the mid-1970s to the Loughgall shooting in 1987. Drawing on interviews with people who have served at the heart of intelligence and special operations in Ulster, as well as with members of paramilitary groups, this book examines the roles of the army, the police and special branch, as well as both MI5 and MI6. The book also looks at the shoot to kill allegations, and records members of the security forces describing the deliberate deception of the press and courts in Ulster. The author also reveals many details including the events which lead up to the killing of eight IRA members in May 1987 in the village of Loughgall.
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Add this copy of Big Boys' Rules: Secret Struggle Against the IRA to cart. $14.99, good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by Faber & Faber.
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Good. No dust jacket. Some outer edges have minor scuffs. Cover has light scratches. Textblock has marks. Reading content is in very good condition. 320 p. Contains: Unspecified. Includes unspecified.
Add this copy of Big Boy's Rules: the Secret Struggles Against the Ira to cart. $15.00, good condition, Sold by Books End Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from SYRACUSE, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Faber & Faber Ltd..
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 9780571161126.
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Good in worn dw. Post World War II-Northern Ireland Covert operations in Northern Ireland, 1976-1987. The book covers the role of British Army undercover units, RUC Special Branch, MI5 and MI6. It is based on research, interviews and discussions with those at the heart of intelligence and special operations in Ulster at the height of the so-called 'Troubles'. UL-XXXXXX. 266pp illustrations.
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Good. 057116112X. 266 pages. With plates. Dustjacket in removable plastic protective cover. With library stamps and labels. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners and dustjacket.
Add this copy of Big Boys' Rules: Secret Struggle Against the Ira to cart. $62.12, very good condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 1992 by Faber & Faber.
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Very Good. 1992. Hardcover. First edition. Fine in fine dust wrapper, showing light shelf and reading wear. Lightly toned pages, text is clear and crisp and remains a fine copy. Keywords: Northern Ireland. First edition copy.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
Add this copy of Big Boy's Rules: the Secret Struggles Against the Ira to cart. $80.69, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Faber & Faber Ltd.
