Talk:Claudy bombing

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HI, I rearranged the article a little so its in a chronological order- it seemed to jump from attack to allegation and back a lot. Also nonPOV'd a lot of the statements, particularly the ones about the allegations and interviews in 2005.

Something else- what exactly does this have to do with Operation Mincemeat? I left it in because I wasnt sure, but there doesnt appear to be a connection other than that CAIN has them both happening on the same day- see CAIN link. I will remove it to its own article if no one objects.

Fluffy999 03:45, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

Its ok I found out why and will add to the article later on. Fluffy999 07:39, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

I believe that the reference to Operation Mincemeat should actually be Operation Motorman, and as such am changing it to Motorman unless someone can provide evidence as to the existence of a Mincemeat that's relevant here. Supersheep 15:07, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Perpetrators

CAIN attributes the bombs to the IRA; as does Guardian Unlimited December 22, 2002. I am seeking opinions prior to editing the article. Aatomic1 08:28, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

Sean MacStiofan who was the head of the IRA Chief of Staff at the Time, wrote in his book Revolutionary in Ireland - that the local units of the IRA all denied any responsibility for the bombing. Also remember the bombing occured on the same day as operation motorman which the IRA had been warned of in advance and had withdrawn most of its volunteers back over the border in expectation of massive arrests during the British Army operation.--Padraig 08:57, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

What were you thinking of putting first of all? One Night In Hackney₃₀₃ 13:36, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

A Claimed motive that I am aware of is that this was an IRA show of strength planned to co-inside with Operation Motorman. Aatomic1 13:42, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

I don't see that in any of the sources you provided above. One Night In Hackney₃₀₃ 13:47, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

I didn't say it was in the above sources. a Aatomic1 14:00, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

If the letter is genuine, many believe etc etc. According to the template "Claimed motive" refers to "The motive for the attack, as claimed by those responsible". Nobody has ever admitted responsibility, so how do you plan on adding it? One Night In Hackney₃₀₃ 14:06, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

I would remove the Information Box sections Perpetrators and claimed motives. Aatomic1 14:24, 3 October 2007 (UTC)