why was the arrival of the british troops in Ireland significant for the loyalists in 1969?

Answer 1

both sides welcomed the troops arrival in northern ireland. things changed with time as the troops were seen as an enemy by the republican/catholic community. protestants were happy with the presence of troops to protect them from the ira/republicans. note: protestant isnt the same as loyalist. do some research but i must warn you, its a big subject lol

Answer 2

the troops were sent in to restore "law and order"- confirm that be researching the now declassified minutes from meetings at 10 downing street, britain. that there was a need to restore loyalist "law and order" in the north of ireland indicates just how failed a system loyalism had degenerated into.

the "law and order" they were sent to restore was entirely favorable to loyalists and discriminatory against the indigenous Irish. therefore the british army propped up an authority and system of elites whos only focus was anti-Irish bigotry, graft, and jerrymandering.

britains continued support (via the army and other state apparatus) for these integral aspects of loyalist "culture" lead to deaths, instability and violence for the next two generations.

this answer doesnt even cover aspects of overt british army logistical and intelligence support for loyalist assassination squads via british army intelligence outfits like the Force Research Unit.

Answer 3

The troops were initially sent to Ulster to prevent the protect the catholics who were being burnt out of their homes by protestant outraged by the civil rights movement to give catholics the same voting rights as protestants.
So I guess the loyalists were worried at first but this situation eventually reversed when the IRA got involved because the protection offered to catholics was inadequate.

Answer 4

Cause they then had an army to help them of course.