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From Wikipedia - The Ulster Special Constabulary (USC; commonly called the "B-Specials" or "B Men'") was a quasi-military reserve police force in Northern Ireland.
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- PublisherMourne Publications
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 1902090004
- ISBN 13 9781902090009
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
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The "B" Specials - A history of the Ulster Special Constabulary.
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Belfast, Mourne River Press., 1997
ISBN 10: 1902090004
ISBN 13: 9781902090009
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Seller: Inanna Rare Books Ltd., Skibbereen, CORK, Ireland
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Octavo. 246 pages. Softcover. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. The Ulster Special Constabulary (USC; commonly called the "B-Specials" or "B Men") was a quasi-military reserve special constable police force in Northern Ireland. It was set up in October 1920, shortly before the partition of Ireland. It was an armed corps, organised partially on military lines and called out in times of emergency, such as war or insurgency. It performed this role in 192022 during the Irish War of Independence and in the 1950s, during the IRA Border Campaign. During its existence, 95 USC members were killed in the line of duty. Most of these (72) were killed in conflict with the IRA in the years 1921 and 1922. Another 8 died during the Second World War, in air raids or IRA attacks. Of the remainder, most died in accidents but two former officers were killed during the Troubles in the 1980s. The force was almost exclusively Ulster Protestant and as a result was viewed with great mistrust by Catholics. It carried out several revenge killings and reprisals against Catholic civilians in the 192022 conflict. Unionists generally supported the USC as contributing to the defence of Northern Ireland from subversion and outside aggression. The Special Constabulary was disbanded in May 1970, after the Hunt Report, which advised re-shaping Northern Ireland's security forces to attract more Catholic recruits and disarming the police. Its functions and membership were largely taken over by the Ulster Defence Regiment and the Royal Ulster Constabulary. (Wikipedia) Sprache: english. Seller Inventory # 100777AB
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The B Specials
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The Mourne River Press, Belfast, 1997
ISBN 10: 1902090004
ISBN 13: 9781902090009
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Soft cover
Seller: Collectible Books Ireland, Portarlington, OFFAL, Ireland
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. A very scarce publication. This 1997 edition has staining to the edge of the page block (see photo) and light edge wear and corner bumping. Otherwise, there are no pen marks or inscriptions. The pages are bright. The binding is tight and the book sits square. This book contains a large batch of black and white photos. Not ex-lib. Please examine all seller photos. Seller Inventory # 000494
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001641406
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