Siege Of Derry Flashcards
0
Q
Change of leader
A
Rev George walker replaced colonel Lundy
1
Q
Lasted
A
105 days
2
Q
Desertion of some of the troops in Derry
A
The people I. Derry told the Jacobites about people’s doings
3
Q
No choice of beverage
A
Only water was available but could be found but mostly contaminated
4
Q
Types of diseases
A
Fevers flux and others killed many
5
Q
Shortage of food
A
Boom was set up so no food got into Derry people were forced to eat rat mouse and dog
6
Q
Cause of disease
A
Not enough fluids or food supplied
7
Q
Breaking of the boom and eding the siege
A
28 July captain of the mount joy major general kirke to break the boom
8
Q
Total killed / died
A
10 361
