Historical Events tagged with "rosslea"

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Military & Warfare

PIRA Attack on British Army Checkpoint

December 13th, 1989 35 years ago

A Provisional Irish Republican Army unit attacked a British Army temporary vehicle checkpoint near the village of Rosslea in Northern Ireland. The assault resulted in the deaths of two British soldiers and left two others wounded. This incident marked a significant escalation in the conflict, showcasing the ongoing tension and violence related to the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

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