British Voices: From the Irish War of Independence 1918 - 1921 - Hardcover

Sheehan, William

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1903464897 ISBN 13: 9781903464892

Verlag: The Collins Press, 2005

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Reseña del editor:

The Irish war of Independence has generated a wealth of published material but very little from a British perspective. Many British soldiers, sailors and airmen who served in Ireland from 1918-1921 left accounts of their service. Most describe military operations, views on the IRA, the Irish, the actions of their own forces, morale and relationships with local communities. Secret contacts between the British and the IRA and the use and abuse of intelligence are described. The author has delved deep into British military archives to unearth never-before published accounts.

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William Sheehan has gone deep into British military archives to unearth these never-published accounts from British soldiers, sailors, and airmen who served in The Irish War of Independence. Military operations, views on the IRA, the Irish, actions of their forces, morale and local communities are all described. Surprisingly many felt they were winning the war, while others are outspoken in their dislike of the war. Vivid accounts of the treatment of prisoners will find a contemporary echo. The book includes accounts from famous soldiers like Field Marshall Montgomery and General Percival as well as soldiers tales of drinking sessions with Michael Collins and humorous eavesdropping stories.

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• Verlag: The Collins Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1903464897
• ISBN 13: 9781903464892
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 210