Pig In The Middle: The Army In Northern Ireland 1969-85 (1986) By Desmond Hamill
 
 Calling on the military in aid of the civil power was not in Northern Irealnd in 1969 a straightforward matter. At first the soldiers were welcomed with cups of tea, sixteen years later some still go home in their coffins. Over a long period of research reporter Desmond Hamill gained access to the decision-makers in the Army, and at Whitehall best able to explain how the Army itself has seen and understood its role in Northern Ireland since 1969. Based largely both on their personal interviewes, and on the views of the soldiers themselves, who have talked freely about the Army's role, this is a story of confusion of aims and ignorance of people and attitudes, of dogged determination, great courage, mistakes, many frustrations, and a few triumphs, it is also the authentic voice of the soldier at the sharp end.
 
Soft Cover
353 Pages
In Good Condition