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Ireland’s Wars: Cambrai

Posted on Jan 23, 2018 by NFB

In the course of my coverage of the Somme campaign of 1916, I have already mentioned the introduction of the newest form of mechanised warfare, namely the tank. These early versions of the devices that would come to dominate land-based … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: Taking Passchendaele

Posted on Jan 16, 2018 by NFB

In the aftermath of the disastrous lack of success at Langemarck, Haig side-lined the unfortunate Gough, and gave Plumer and his Second Army the initiative for the remainder of the Third Ypres offensive, that would now pivot to aim at … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: Third Ypres And Langemarck

Posted on Jan 9, 2018 by NFB

Following the notable success in the seizing of the Messines Ridge, an operation where Irish soldiers played a significant role, the British eyed up a grander offensive, that would morph into the Third Battle of Ypres, known better in some … Continue reading →

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