Operation Banner, the name given to the army's support role for the police during the Troubles, lasted for 38 years. It was the longest continuous campaign in the history of the British Army.

The conflict in Northern Ireland during the late 20th century is known as the Troubles. Over 3,600 people ... Special Branch and a secretive British Army intelligence cell known as the Force ...

Four British Army veterans facing prosecution over shootings in Belfast more than 50 years ago may mount legal bids to halt ...

The British army is said to be the 'laughing stock' of NATO because its outdated rifles wouldn't be able to kill Russian or Chinese soldiers in advanced body armour. The army still uses the ...

“The Next One Is for You” chronicles the effects of the Troubles on both sides of the ... Instead of peacekeeping, the British Army devoted itself to crushing the I.R.A. On Jan. 30, 1972 ...

The former head of the Army, General Sir Peter Wall, was speaking to LBC's Nick Ferrari. Picture: Alamy The British government has backed US-led efforts to secure a ceasefire between Russia and ...

Veterans who served in the British Army during the Northern Ireland troubles have marched on Parliament calling for the retention of the Legacy Act. It comes as the current Labour Government is to ...

Veterans who served in the British Army during the Northern Ireland troubles have marched on Parliament calling for the retention of the Legacy Act. It comes as the current Labour Government is to ...