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Who was the Irish War of Independence between?
The civil war was waged between two opposing groups, the pro-treaty Provisional Government and the anti-treaty Irish Republican Army (IRA), over the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
Who was the leader of the IRA in 1919?
IRA and the Anglo-Irish Treaty Despite the fact that Michael Collins – the de facto leader of the IRA – had negotiated the Treaty, many IRA officers were against it. Of the General Headquarters (GHQ) staff, nine members were in favour of the Treaty while four opposed it.
What wars did Ireland fight in?
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| Conflict | Combatant 1 |
|---|---|
| Irish War of Independence (1919–1921) | Irish Republic |
| Irish Civil War (1922–1923) | National Army |
| Congo Crisis (1960–1964) | United Nations peacekeeping force Ireland Others |
| Cyprus conflict (1964–present) | United Nations peacekeeping force Ireland Others |
What started the IRA conflict?
The conflict began during a campaign by the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association to end discrimination against the Catholic/nationalist minority by the Protestant/unionist government and local authorities. The government attempted to suppress the protests.
What tactics did the IRA use in the Irish War of Independence?
During the Anglo-Irish War (Irish War of Independence, 1919–21) the IRA, under the leadership of Michael Collins, employed guerrilla tactics—including ambushes, raids, and sabotage—to force the British government to negotiate.
How did the Dáil Éireann deal with the IRA?
After a series of IRA bombings in England in 1939, Dáil Éireann (the lower house of the Oireachtas, the Irish parliament) took stringent measures against the IRA, including provision for internment without trial. The IRA’s activities against the British during World War II severely embarrassed the Irish government,…
How did the Iran-Iraq War start?
In September 1980, Iraqi forces launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Iran, beginning the Iran-Iraq War.
What was the deadliest year in the IRA War?
Nov. 21, 1974: Targeting two pubs in Birmingham, England known to be popular among off-duty law enforcement, the IRA sets off bombs that kill 21 and injure 182. This marks the deadliest year of the long-running conflict, with nearly 500 casualties, more than half of them civilians.