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Since 1969, Northern Ireland has been the scene of violent inter-communal disorder amounting virtually to civil war, commonly called 'the Troubles'. Divided by religion, politics and history, animosity between Protestants and Catholics exploded into civil unrest. British troops were deployed to the region, who, with the local police force, were tasked with cracking down on offenders and restoring order. A counter-offensive was launched by community terrorist groups, notably the Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA). They attempted to make the province ungovernable, escalating their killing, particularly with car bombs. Both Catholic and Protestant paramilitary organisations attacked British troops, as well as torturing and murdering civilians of the opposite community.
National Army Museum
London
Title
British Troops on the Streets of Belfast during a Riot
Date
1975
Medium
oil & tempera on card
Measurements
H 21.5 x W 27.5 cm (E)
Accession number
NAM. 2002-07-43
Acquisition method
purchased at Bonhams, 2002
Work type
Painting
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, Greater London SW3 4HT England
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