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The Siege Of Derry

The Siege Of Derry. Year 10 History. Why Derry ?. English, French and Irish soldiers fought in Derry in 1689. The Catholic King James hoped to gain Irish support to win back his throne. James wanted to lure William over to Ireland and defeat him in battle.

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The Siege Of Derry

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  1. The Siege Of Derry Year 10 History

  2. Why Derry ? • English, French and Irish soldiers fought in Derry in 1689. • The Catholic King James hoped to gain Irish support to win back his throne. • James wanted to lure William over to Ireland and defeat him in battle. • Derry was a Protestant town and the gates were closed on the army of James.

  3. What Happened During The Siege ? • The Siege lasted for 105 days. • Protestants inside the walls were called Williamites. • The Catholic army trying to break through the walls were called Jacobites. • There were many reasons why it lasted so long.

  4. Williamite Strengths Very determined Well trained Took advantage of poor Jacobite decisions Willing to eat dogs, rats and mice to survive. Jacobite Weaknesses No siege equipment Poor leadership Low morale Language barrier “7 guns between 700” Boom sank Why Did The Siege Last So Long ?

  5. How Did The Siege End ? • A ship called the Mountjoy broke through the boom. • The ship carried supplies of beef, butter and brandy to the starving people. • The Jacobites decided to withdraw as starvation by siege had been their main hope. • James and Williamite fought the following year at the Boyne.

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