The Battle of the Bogside was a major three-day riot that occurred from August 12 to 14, 1969, in Derry, Northern Ireland. It involved clashes between Catholic/Irish nationalist residents of the Bogside and the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) and loyalists. The unrest began during an Apprentice Boys march, escalating into widespread violence. Residents barricaded the area, and the RUC used CS gas. On August 14, British troops were deployed, marking a significant escalation in the Troubles. This event is widely considered a catalyst for the thirty-year conflict.
