Guerilla Days in Ireland

“Guerrilla Days in Ireland, first published in 1949, is a gripping firsthand account of the Irish War of Independence. Barry, commander of the West Cork Flying Column, tells the story of a small band of Volunteers who waged a determined campaign against a vastly larger occupying force. Written with clarity and tension, the book captures the discipline, danger, and improvisation of guerrilla warfare in rural Ireland. At its heart lies Barry’s powerful depiction of courage, endurance, and idealism in the face of overwhelming odds—a defining portrait of Ireland’s fight for self-determination.” Read more...

Five Books That Capture the Irish Struggle for Freedom

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