How a 1921 peace agreement ignited the Irish Civil War
After two years of intense conflict, both the British government and the Irish delegation were exhausted. This documentary examines the negotiations of the Anglo-Irish Treaty and the fragile truce that preceded a devastating internal war.
By 1921, the Irish War of Independence had reached a stalemate. The IRA faced a critical shortage of ammunition and essential supplies, making continued combat increasingly difficult. This exhaustion drove both sides to the negotiating table to seek a formal settlement.
The resulting treaty, however, became a profound point of contention. The film explores the complex negotiations and the political tension surrounding the Sinn Féin leadership's response to the proposed terms, a decision that ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Irish Civil War.
Source: Treaty That Caused Irish Civil War - The Anglo-Irish Treaty 1921 (Documentary)
