The Troubles (Northern Ireland) - Late 1960s

Late 1960s

See also: Timeline of the Northern Ireland Troubles and peace process

There is little agreement on the exact date of the start of the Troubles. Different writers have suggested different dates. These include the formation of the UVF in 1966, the civil rights march in Derry on 5 October 1968, the beginning of the 'Battle of the Bogside' on 12 August 1969 or the deployment of British troops on 14 August 1969.

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