The Siege Of London Derry Flashcards
1
Q
Why did James the second come to Ireland?
A
He came to get an army and recover the English throne
2
Q
What were the two sides and nicknames?
A
The willaimites and the jacobites
3
Q
How long did the siege last?
A
3 months or 105 days
4
Q
What did the jacobites place across the river Foyle and why?
A
They placed timber, chains and 12 inch cables to block the willlaimites from getting out so that they would run out of food and die
5
Q
What did the Jacobite army bombard the city with?
A
They bombarded it with cannons and mortars
6
Q
What did they have to eat during the siege?
A
They ate, dogs, cats, mice, tallow, horse and rats
7
Q
How many people died during the siege?
A
Around 10,000
8
Q
What were the names of the two relief ships which ended the siege?
A
Mount joy and Phoenix
