The book covers in great detail the British Army's operations during this time, including its contributions to the eventual peace. The author does a comprehensive job of covering the various operations. The work includes multiple appendices that offer a stunning array of facts and figures about the conflict.

Military Heritage, March 2018 – reviewed by Christopher Miskimon

This is perhaps the first comprehensive review of the military involvements in Northern Ireland by the British Army. – The author has set the historical scene and then provided a compelling account of the series of actions that were required under the overall operation in Ulster – Highly Recommended.

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Firetrench

Having set the historical background to the operation Van Der Bijl breaks the conflict down into six phases and deals with each in detail. Considering the length and complexity of the operation, it is remarkable achievement to have been so thorough in so few pages. The book concludes with praise for an Army which fought without the huge public support now enjoyed by troops in Afghanistan, without the homecoming parades or the publicity.

The Regimental Journal