The specific term Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was first used in this conflict.
- The Malaysian Emergency
- The Northern Ireland Troubles
- The Second World War
- The Vietnam War
The specific term Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was first used in this conflict.
The Northern Ireland Troubles. Explosive devices had been used for years, but the British Army used the term specifically when talking about bombs created by the Provisional IRA.
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