Timeline of Ulster Defence Regiment Operations - 1970

1970

  • 30 April - 2 UDR and 6 UDR provide 400 soldiers to assist the regular British Army in an 8-Brigade operation to intercept the movement of munitions from the Republic of Ireland across the border with Armagh, Tyrone and Fermanagh.
  • 28 June-19 July - GOC NI orders the first call-out of the entire regiment to assist the regular army due to civil disturbance. 80% of the regimental strength turns out for the duration of the call-out.

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