IRA Strategy Shift
The IRA's campaign relied heavily on rural republican strongholds, particularly in areas like South Armagh and East Tyrone. Following a failed ceasefire in 1975, the organization adopted a "long war" strategy, focusing on persistence rather than escalation. This shift involved implementing a cell structure in urban areas, allowing the IRA to operate more covertly and maintain pressure on the British government through political avenues.In this clip
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"The IRA, The Troubles & Intelligence" – with Eleanor Williams and Thomas Leahy
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