British voices : from the Irish War of Independence 1918-1921 ; the words of British servicemen who were there

The Irish war of Independence has generated a wealth of published material but very little from a British perspective. Many British soldiers, sailors and airmen who served in Ireland from 1918-1921 left accounts of their service. Most describe military operations, views on the IRA, the Irish, the actions of their own forces, morale and relationships with local communities. Secret contacts between the British and the IRA and the use and abuse of intelligence are described. The author has delved deep into British military archives to unearth never-before published accounts. Ireland's War of Independence generated a wealth of published material but little from a British perspective. Yet many British servicemen left fascinating accounts of their time in Ireland from 1918 to 1921. These eyewitnesses describe military operations, the IRA, the Irish, their own forces' actions, morale and relationships with local communities. Secret contacts between the British and the IRA and the use and abuse of intelligence are also detailed. It will surprise readers to learn many servicemen felt they were let down by British politicians agreeing to a truce and treaty. Others are outspoken in their dislike of war and the campaign. The author has gone deep into British military archives to unearth their stories Contents List of Illustrations List of Abbreviations and Acronyms Preface Introduction Chapter One Private J.P. Swindlehurst Chapter Two Brigadier Frederick Clarke Chapter Three Brigadier F.H. Vinden Chapter 4 Commander B. De L’Faunce Chapter 5 Flying Officer F.C. Penny Chapter 6 Vice Admiral H.T. Baillie Grohman Chapter 7 Captain R.D. Jeune Chapter 8 Lieutenant General A.E. Percival Chapter 9 Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery Chapter 10 Lieutenant Colonel Evelyn Lindsay Young Chapter 11 Major General Douglas Wimberley Chapter 12 Lieutenant Colonel Hughes-Hallett Chapter Thirteen Major Reginald Graham Chapter Fourteen Major Gerald Stone Chapter Fifteen Major General Hawes Further Reading Index Never-published accounts from British soldiers, sailors, and airmen who served in The Irish War of Independence.