When Great War veterans faced a new conflict in Ireland
In 1920, the escalating struggle for Irish independence met a new force. This documentary examines how soldiers who had survived the trenches of the First World War were deployed to suppress the IRA rebellion.
Following the rise of tensions between the Irish independence movement and the UK government in 1919, the conflict intensified during the summer of 1920. A key development in this escalation was the introduction of the Auxiliary Division of the Royal Irish Constabulary.
The video explores the role of these reinforcements, composed of men with experience from the First World War, who were tasked with reclaiming strongholds held by the IRA. It provides historical context on the deployment of these veteran units during a pivotal moment in the Irish War of Independence.
Source: Irish War of Independence - WW1 Veterans In A New Battle (Documentary)
