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Is making a distinction about whether the Provisional IRA is a guerrilla group vs terrorist group important - why or why not?
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Were the IRA's terrorist tactics justified?
The IRA (Irish Republican Army) was a guerrilla organization created in 1919 to end british rule in Ireland and gain Irish freedom from Britain. The guerrilla war raged by the IRA gained limited independence and partitioned Ireland this led to a civil war between the IRA and the Irish free state army, which the IRA lost, in 1969 this organization split into 2 factions, the Provisional IRA and the Official IRA. the Provisionals or provos as they were called became the dominant paramilitary and is referred to as the IRA. They were determined to protect catholic areas from loyalist and police attack. After this they began a campaign that would last 30 years and claim 1,800 lives. By most standards, the Provisional IRA is considered a terrorist organisation. However, it must be said that they usually tried to avoid or minimize civilian casualties, although there were exceptions to this policy and hundreds of civilians were killed by the Provisional IRA. Generally speaking, though, their primary targets were the Royal Ulster Constabulary (the almost exclusively Protestant and extremely partisan police force of Northern Ireland), the British military, political leaders, Protestant/Unionist paramilitary forces, and commercial an governmental facilities, and other parts of the infrastructure of Northern Ireland and Britain. The Provisional IRA's campaign did not seek to kill the greatest number of civilians, but to make the province of Northern Ireland ungovernable, in the hopes that the British would be forced to abandon the region and allow Northern Ireland to be incorporated into the Republic of Ireland. While the campaign succeeded in creating a chaotic and unmanageable security situation, and thereby severely damaging the local economy, it did not force the British to withdraw from the region, and Northern Ireland remains a part of the United Kingdom. The Provisional IRA announced a permanent end to violent activities and decommissioned its weapons in 2005, and is no longer active as a military, guerrilla, or terrorist organisation. However, extremists who oppose the ongoing peace process have broken away from the Provisional IRA and formed violent "splinter groups", and are generally referred to as "dissident republicans". These groups, though they lack the offensive and military capability once possessed by the Provisionals, are still active, and continue to carry out acts of terrorism/violence.
Why did the bombing happen of omagh?
It was comitted by a fraction of the Provisional IRA (the main terrorist group in Northern Ireland) which was called the "Real IRA", that opposed the Provisional IRA's interest in peace negotiations. It backfired, and even the Provisional IRA denounced the act. The town police had been informed of the bomb by the terrorists. However, the police assumed it would be somewhere near the courthouse, at one end of the High Street. They cleared the area, but ended up directing more people into the area by the bomb, which was hidden in a car at the other end of the High Street.
Why was William Wallace a terrorist?
The tactics employed by Wallace were similar to what you could call 'Terrorist Tactics' today. The main reason was that Wallace, being only a minor knight, was unable to call many men to his banner, so guerrilla tactics were employed to carry out successful opposition.
Is Nick Almonte a Terrorist?
sounds like a terrorist to me. yes
Why does England celebrate the life of terrorist Guy Fawkes?
he is not a terrorist
What is the differences in guerrilla warfare and insurgency?
An insurgency is an act of rebellion against an authority. Terrorism is an act of violence designed to coerce a government or political authority. If a nation occupies my country and I use violence against that nations forces then in my eyes is an insurgency but in the eyes of the occupier I am a terrorist. I suppose calling me a terrorist frees the occupier from accountability.
Was there ever a terrorist incident at Heathrow airport in London?
On March 8th, 1973, the Provisional Irish Republican Army planted four car bombs in London. The offenders were arrested at Heathrow airport, trying to leave the country.
How long would the Civil War go on for if the Confederacy used guerrilla warfare at the end?
Guerrilla warfare causes LESS casualties because it is SMALL unit operations. It's also less expensive (cheaper); it can also "border" on "terrorism"...as the targets are often non-combatants (read women and children, churches, schools, and shopping malls). Amongst one of the first "exposures" to the word "terrorist" was when the VC blew up a restaurant in Saigon. Naturally that made the front pages in the US, and the word "terrorist" was used. If the "Rebs" had stuck to guerrilla warfare; and not lost all their men (arms/ammunition) in those conventional battles...YEARS could've been added to the war.
Were the IRA's terrorist tactics justified?
The IRA (Irish Republican Army) was a guerrilla organization created in 1919 to end british rule in Ireland and gain Irish freedom from Britain. The guerrilla war raged by the IRA gained limited independence and partitioned Ireland this led to a civil war between the IRA and the Irish free state army, which the IRA lost, in 1969 this organization split into 2 factions, the Provisional IRA and the Official IRA. the Provisionals or provos as they were called became the dominant paramilitary and is referred to as the IRA. They were determined to protect catholic areas from loyalist and police attack. After this they began a campaign that would last 30 years and claim 1,800 lives. By most standards, the Provisional IRA is considered a terrorist organisation. However, it must be said that they usually tried to avoid or minimize civilian casualties, although there were exceptions to this policy and hundreds of civilians were killed by the Provisional IRA. Generally speaking, though, their primary targets were the Royal Ulster Constabulary (the almost exclusively Protestant and extremely partisan police force of Northern Ireland), the British military, political leaders, Protestant/Unionist paramilitary forces, and commercial an governmental facilities, and other parts of the infrastructure of Northern Ireland and Britain. The Provisional IRA's campaign did not seek to kill the greatest number of civilians, but to make the province of Northern Ireland ungovernable, in the hopes that the British would be forced to abandon the region and allow Northern Ireland to be incorporated into the Republic of Ireland. While the campaign succeeded in creating a chaotic and unmanageable security situation, and thereby severely damaging the local economy, it did not force the British to withdraw from the region, and Northern Ireland remains a part of the United Kingdom. The Provisional IRA announced a permanent end to violent activities and decommissioned its weapons in 2005, and is no longer active as a military, guerrilla, or terrorist organisation. However, extremists who oppose the ongoing peace process have broken away from the Provisional IRA and formed violent "splinter groups", and are generally referred to as "dissident republicans". These groups, though they lack the offensive and military capability once possessed by the Provisionals, are still active, and continue to carry out acts of terrorism/violence.
What do the major terrorist groups want destroyed?
All infadels and anything that is important to same.
What is the connotive meaning of terrorist?
One who governs by terrorism or intimidation; specifically, an agent or partisan of the revolutionary tribunal during the Reign of Terror in France.
What are some things terrorist do?
Terrorists use explosives and demonstrations to prove a point. Each terrorist group has it's own beliefs and methods to accomplish their goals. For example Eco-Terrorist groups sabotage equipment and chain themselves to trees to prevent bulldozing. Religious Extremist groups often use high explosives, suicide bombers, theft, vandalism, and kidnapping in order to finance and further their cause. All terrorist groups use guerrilla tactics in order to function, which means they hide among the public and do not wear any specific uniform often.
What are the motives of the Continuity Irish republican army?
Their ultimate aim is a 36 county Ireland, and they seek to achieve this by disrupting the ongoing peace process in Northern Ireland, and continuing a terrorist campaign started in the 1970s by the Provisional IRA during the Troubles.
Why did the bombing happen of omagh?
It was comitted by a fraction of the Provisional IRA (the main terrorist group in Northern Ireland) which was called the "Real IRA", that opposed the Provisional IRA's interest in peace negotiations. It backfired, and even the Provisional IRA denounced the act. The town police had been informed of the bomb by the terrorists. However, the police assumed it would be somewhere near the courthouse, at one end of the High Street. They cleared the area, but ended up directing more people into the area by the bomb, which was hidden in a car at the other end of the High Street.
The single most important difference between terrorist and criminal organizations is that?
criminal organizations usually seek economic gain while terrorist organizations are usually more motivated by political objectives.
Why was William Wallace a terrorist?
The tactics employed by Wallace were similar to what you could call 'Terrorist Tactics' today. The main reason was that Wallace, being only a minor knight, was unable to call many men to his banner, so guerrilla tactics were employed to carry out successful opposition.
What is a sentence using the word terrorist?
A terrorist bombed the marketplace."Was it a terrorist?" people asked after the bombing.The defendant insisted he wasn't a terrorist.
