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

William Sheehan

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9781905172375: British Voices: From the Irish War of Independence 1918-1921

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1905172370 ISBN 13: 9781905172375

Publisher: The Collins Press, 2007

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Ireland s War of Independence generated a wealth of published material but little from a British perspective. Yet many British servicemen left fascinating accounts of their time in Ireland from 1918 to 1921. These eyewitnesses describe military operations, the IRA, the Irish, their own forces actions, morale and relationships with local communities. Secret contacts between the British and the IRA and the use and abuse of intelligence are also detailed. It will surprise readers to learn many servicemen felt they were let down by British politicians agreeing to a truce and treaty. Others are outspoken in their dislike of war and the campaign. The author has gone deep into British military archives to unearth their stories.

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Review:

'A welcome counterbalance to the accepted view in all those books on what followed after 1916' Irish Independent 'More than a useful addition to the growing research on the period' Sunday Business Post 'Fascinating new book' Magill

About the Author:

WILLIAM SHEEHAN is a graduate of University College Cork. From Kanturk in County Cork, he has worked in the Health Services and is currently researching a PhD thesis on the Irish War of Independence as well as lecturing at University College Limerick. He is also a member of the Reserve Defence Forces. His second book, Fighting for Dublin, was published in June 2007.

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