The arrival of the soldiers was welcomed by Catholics and brought a temporary respite from the violence, but as the smoke cleared the extent of the damage became all too clear. In addition to the eight deaths at least 750 people were injured, 150 of them having suffered gunshot wounds. 180 homes and other buildings were demolished, and 90 required major repair. Compensation was estimated to cost at least £2.25 million. Around 1,800 families had fled their homes in the disturbances: the sight of their pathetic belongings being heaped on to lorries provided one of the abiding images of the
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