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Northern Ireland - three British soldiers in riot equipment
Official photograph of three British soldiers in riot equipment standing next to a one ton Humber. Two soldiers are armed with SLR Rifles, while the third is firing a baton round, Northern Ireland, 1972 (c). From a collection of nine photographic prints relating to Army operations in Northern Ireland during the 1970s. Associated with Northern Ireland (1969-2007). Date: circa 1972
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1972 Armed Baton Firing Humber Official Photographic Relating Rifles Riot
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This powerful photograph captures the tense atmosphere of Northern Ireland during the 1970s as three British soldiers stand next to a one-ton Humber, armed with riot equipment. The soldiers are dressed in full protective gear, with two of them holding SLR rifles at the ready. The third soldier is in the process of firing a baton round, an non-lethal weapon used to disperse crowds and quell riots. The image, taken circa 1972, is part of a collection of nine photographic prints documenting Army operations in Northern Ireland during this turbulent period. The region was experiencing intense political unrest and violence, with civil rights protests and clashes between nationalist and loyalist communities. The British military was deployed to maintain order, leading to a prolonged period of conflict known as The Troubles. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the challenging and dangerous conditions faced by the soldiers during this time. The photograph is officially sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and is not to be used for commercial purposes.
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