The Adavoyle Train Ambush 1921

#OnThisDay 1921 The IRA detonated a mine & derailed a troop train in Armagh carrying over 100 soldiers of the 10th Royal Hussars, who were the Royal Escort for King George’s visit to Belfast. Three troopers are killed & 20 injured. Over 80 horses are killed too

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