Battle of St Matthew's (1970)

Battle of St Matthew's (Provisional IRA & Belfast Brigade & Citizens' Defence Committee vs Ulster loyalists) took place in 1970 during The Troubles.

Battle facts

• Year: 1970
• Date: 27 June 1970
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: The Troubles
• Side A: Provisional IRA, Belfast Brigade, Citizens' Defence Committee
• Side B: Ulster loyalists
• Commanders (A): Billy McKee
• Commanders (B): Unknown
• Casualties: 1 killed 1+ wounded (side A), 2 killed Unknown wounded (Ulster loyalists)
• Outcome: IRA victory
• Coordinates: 54.599°, -5.906°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of St Matthew's · Wikidata entry