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Irish Civil War: The Madness From Within

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ID #: 
532
Playing Time: 
59 min
Color or BW: 
N/A
Description: 
1922 One of the bloodiest civil wars in history took place between the people of Ireland. This program features interviews with participants in the Civil War and contributions from surviving relatives and participants of the war. The political roles of the parties Sinn Fein and Fianna Fail are examined, as well as the military role of the Irish Republican Army. Interviews are interwoven throughout with archival footage and photographs from the time period
Keywords: 
20th century, Civil War, interviews, IRA, Ireland, Irish Republican Army, political history, Sinn Fein, warfare