The Irish War of IndependenceGill & Macmillan, 2002 - 274 pagine The Irish War of Independence was a sporadic guerrilla campaign which lasted from January 1919 until July 1921. The Irish Republican Army (IRA) attacked the forces of the British crown with the intention of breaking Britain's will to rule Ireland. This campaign paralleled the political efforts of Sinn Fein to create an independent Irish republic. |
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... area towards Arklow and be in touch with the men there . ' As in other quiet areas it was concluded that the emphasis should be on harassing the enemy and on breaking British communications . The South Wexford Brigade did not even form ...
... area towards Arklow and be in touch with the men there . ' As in other quiet areas it was concluded that the emphasis should be on harassing the enemy and on breaking British communications . The South Wexford Brigade did not even form ...
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... areas , often on the fringes of the six counties . " In Belfast the vulnerable geographical position of so many of the Catholic areas meant that the Volunteers / IRA function was primarily defensive . Only in May and June 1921 were city ...
... areas , often on the fringes of the six counties . " In Belfast the vulnerable geographical position of so many of the Catholic areas meant that the Volunteers / IRA function was primarily defensive . Only in May and June 1921 were city ...
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... areas . The relationship between the fighters and the community was more complex than traditional accounts suggest . Overall , though , a surprisingly small proportion of the young were IRA members and the actual fighting was done by ...
... areas . The relationship between the fighters and the community was more complex than traditional accounts suggest . Overall , though , a surprisingly small proportion of the young were IRA members and the actual fighting was done by ...
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Background to the Irish Revolution | 13 |
Outline of the War January 1919June 1920 | 27 |
British Administration 1919April 1920 | 33 |
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