The History of Ireland S1 EP50 – The Burning of Cork
Feb 11, 2021
Explore the violent reprisals of the war in Cork, with drunken arsons and courageous firefighters. Witness the destruction and heroism during the Burning of Cork, where Chief Fred Huston leads the fight against raging fires. Learn about the ineffectiveness of reprisals and the call for a new approach amidst resilient spirits of Sinn Féin.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Aftermath of the Kilmichael Ambush and the Ambush at Dillon's Cross
02:38 • 7min
The Destruction and Heroism in Cork During the Burning
09:52 • 5min
The Aftermath of the Burning of Cork
15:05 • 3min
The Ineffectiveness of Reprisals and the Call for a New Approach
17:38 • 2min