Original sentence: Locals claim the square is the largest in Western Europe, after St.The British army has always been an unwanted force by many of the local population, a prime target for those republicans unwilling to countenance a British presence in Northern Ireland.The Royal Ulster Constabulary had a base there previously.The town centre is the site of a large British army and Police Service of Northern Ireland base and observation tower
Edited sentence: For British Army personnel, Crossmaglen, known among the troops as "XMG" is one of the most dangerous assignments in Ireland.Locals say the square is the largest in Western Europe, after St.The British army has always been an unwanted force by the local population, a prime target for those republicans unwilling to countenance a British presence in the "six counties", as Northern Ireland is known in the town.The town centre is the site of a large British army and PSNI (formerly RUC) base and observation tower.Troops arriving at the heavily-fortified Army base at Crossmaglen -- or 'XMG' as it is called by troops -- are welcomed by the words "DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY, WELCOME TO XMG" painted in white, on a brick wall