IRA Resilience Factors
The IRA's army council maintained a strong, committed leadership that proved difficult to infiltrate, allowing for sustained operations despite intelligence disruptions. The introduction of internment in 1971 significantly escalated the conflict, transforming it from a regional issue into a nationwide struggle, with a notable increase in violence outside major cities. This long-term impact of intelligence failures highlights the complexities of the conflict and the challenges faced by British authorities.In this clip
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"The IRA, The Troubles & Intelligence" – with Eleanor Williams and Thomas Leahy
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