The History of Ireland

S1E33 – The Munitions Strike

May 9, 2020
This episode explores the Irish Labour movement in 1920 and the railway worker strike that brought the country to a standstill. It discusses the fear of the Bolsheviks among the British upper classes, the support gained from dock workers, and the IRA's assistance in providing alternative transport for civilians. The episode also examines the impact of the railway system boycott on the Irish War of Independence and the disruption of food supplies.
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