Description

The political situation in Ireland at the beginning of the 20th century was characterised by crisis and change. Armed rebellion against the British Crown, the prosecution of the Anglo-Irish War, the emergence of the Irish Free State, and the eruption of the Civil War over the treaty with Great Britain ensured that the birth of the modern Irish nation was bloody and difficult. This book details the life of an average Volunteer, and includes the experiences of internment, the lack of established medical facilities for wounded, life on the run, discipline, and typical duties.

Table of Contents

Introduction · Chronology · Historical Background· Enlistment · Organisation · Appearance · Training · Belief and Belonging · On Active Service · Volunteers at War · Bibliography · Colour plate commentary · Index

Product details

Published Nov 21 2003
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781841766850
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 47 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Warrior
Short code WAR 80
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Bill Younghusband

Bill Younghusband was born in 1936. He was educate…

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