Why the IRA Lost The Irish Civil War 1922-1923 (4K Documentary)
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The Anglo-Irish Treaty and the withdrawal of Great Britain from almost all of Ireland was supposed to be a big step towards full Irish independence. But the pro-Treaty Irish Free State and the anti-Treaty IRA couldn't bridge their differences and so the Irish Civil War broke out. With further support from Britain and drastic measures, the Irish National Army was able to quell the IRA uprising that didn't have the popular support they previously enjoyed.
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Presented by: Jesse Alexander
Written by: Mark Newton, Jesse Alexander
Director: Toni Steller & Florian Wittig
Director of Photography: Toni Steller
Sound: Toni Steller
Editing: Toni Steller
Motion Design: Toni Steller
Mixing, Mastering & Sound Design: above-zero.com
Research by: Jesse Alexander
Fact checking: Florian Wittig
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To all of you who think the timing is some sort of statement: it isn't. Also, if you watch the video you will see it is not about the Anglo-Irish War/War of Irish Independence, but the Irish Civil War. When two Irish factions who wanted independence fought each other.
One of the reasons the National Army was so successful was the sheer amount of First World War veterans. Most of the Irish regiments of the British army were disbanded following the signing of the Anglo Irish Treaty. Most of the soldiers from these regiments joined the new National Army, to the point that nearly half of the army were First World War veterans. This gave them a massive advantage when waging a mostly conventional war, whereas anti Treaty forces had little experience in this kind of combat.
As an Irishman I found this to be an excellent take on the Irish Civil War. Well done.
Thank you for covering this sad and divisive episode in Irish history. De Valera ultimately triumphed via the ballot box in the 30s despite being one of the key drivers of the civil war. The modern Irish political parties largely draw their origins from this conflict. Goos summary of a complex affair. Cheers
The series on the Irish War of Independence and Civil War are absolutely top class.
To us in the Republic of Ireland we had a 'War of Independence 1921 -22. I was on parade today at the last Centenary Ceremony of the year: the handing over of Royal Barracks to the Free State, renaming it as Collins Barracks.
Great video guys, really appreciate the quality and lack of taking sides
Great video Jesse, thanks for covering our little known civil war with such accuracy and detail
My grandparents fled Cork for America at that time, their siblings scattered. Very nice work, I'll be sure to look at more of your content.
A far too little discussed part of Irish history that is so often misunderstood by many, wonderful to see a concise timeline.
Excellent even-handed episode. Thanks for the hard work of everybody involved!
Truly stellar timing lads
Well done, Jesse. Another great and informative documentary.
Jesse, You are my favorite narrator. You speak so clearly. My compliments to your sound man.
Hey Jesse
Thank you. Seems strange to reach the end of my life finding out bits of family history everyone seemed so confused about.
Very interesting. Some great footage. I feel like your videos should make up History curriculum.
A very well made documentary by the Great War. Plenty of research material was used here.
great, informative and objective focus-really enjoyed listening to this.