Summary: BBC documentary on the British Army in Northern Ireland. Shows infantry section from 3rd Btn Royal Green Jackets training for four month tour of duty in Northern Ireland. Includes interviews with soldiers on previous experience in NI, journey to NI aboard RFA Sir Tristram, operational duties, and dealing with problems of boredom, and difficulties faced by black soldiers.
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Colour:B&W
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Object_Number:TV 192
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:NON-IWM
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Production Date:1973
Production Country: GB
Production Details: BBC (Production sponsor)
BBC (Production company)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details: Format: 16mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 2000 ft (ca); Running time: 60 mins
