Battle of St Matthew's (1970 AD)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1970 AD
• Date: 1970-06-28
• 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: approx. 1 killed 1+ wounded2 killed Unknown wounded
• Outcome: IRA victory
• Coordinates: 54.599°, -5.906°

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

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