Tag Archives: Connacht Rangers

Ireland’s Wars: The Connacht Rangers Mutiny

Posted on Feb 11, 2020 by NFB

The Irish War of Independence was a conflict that took in a broad range of arenas, be they the Dail and Westminster debate chambers, speaking tours of the United States, or ambassadors soliciting support for the Republic throughout the world. … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: Guillemont And Ginchy

Posted on Nov 14, 2017 by NFB

The British and French had made some gains on the Somme, but a substantial advance or major breakthrough still eluded them as July came to a close. In August, much of the British focus of the battle would to rest … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: Mesopotamia And The Siege Of Kut

Posted on Oct 10, 2017 by NFB

If there is a forgotten campaign of the First World War, a forgotten army on par with the forces that fought for the Allies in Burma a few decades later, it may very well be those forces that fought in … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The Childers Reforms

Posted on Mar 7, 2017 by NFB

By the later part of the 19th century, the British Army had grown from a glorified part-time militia into a professional cross-continental behemoth, at the forefront of military tactics and technology. But with this expansion came problems, namely a messy … Continue reading →

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