August 25 History Quiz — 5 Questions

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Why did the IRA bomb Coventry 9 days before WWII?

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What alias did James McCormick, the leader of the Coventry IRA cell, use while operating in England?

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According to republican sources, what was the originally intended target of the bomb that exploded in Broadgate?

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Who authored the strategic plan known as the S-Plan at the request of IRA Chief of Staff Seán Russell?

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How many separate incidents targeting Coventry had occurred prior to the fatal bombing in August 1939?

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On what date was the memorial stone dedicated to the five victims of the Broadgate bombing unveiled?

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