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Ireland’s Wars: The Relief Of Londonderry

Posted on Feb 4, 2015 by NFB

As NFB has been away on a short holiday, this weeks’ Ireland’s Wars is a little shorter than normal, but is plenty important all the same. In mid-July of 1689, with Londonderry on the verge of starving, negotiations were opened … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The 1689 Siege Of Londonderry

Posted on Jan 28, 2015 by NFB

For an event with all of the historical power that this siege has, it is a remarkably unexceptional affair in military terms. The reasons for that are worth going into. Richard Hamilton, outside the walls and now in firm command … Continue reading →

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