700. The Troubles: Bloody Sunday (Part 4)
Summary
This episode covers the events leading up to and the aftermath of Bloody Sunday in Derry, January 1972. The hosts analyze the deteriorating security situation, the British Army's failed strategies, and the specific orders given to the Parachute Regiment. They detail the shooting of 13 unarmed civilians and the subsequent Saville Inquiry, which confirmed the soldiers' actions were unjustified. The discussion concludes by examining how the massacre accelerated the Troubles, boosting IRA recruitment and solidifying the collapse of Northern Ireland's self-governance.
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