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Invasion And Intervention: The Bruce Campaign

Posted on Apr 6, 2012 by NFB

What are the key points for interventionism/invasion in foreign countries and what can we take from history in relation to that topic? On Tuesday I rounded off my discussion of the Bruce campaign in Ireland, fought from 1315-1318, when Edward … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The End Of The Bruce Campaign

Posted on Apr 3, 2012 by NFB

Ireland in 1318. An island in chaos. In the north Edward Bruce was in control, holding the allegiance of the Ulster natives, only a hop, skip and jump from a supply base in Scotland. In the east, the Anglo-Norman position … Continue reading →

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