The History of Ireland

S1EP31 – The Flying Columns

Apr 10, 2020
This podcast episode discusses the formation and implementation of the Flying Columns, a revolutionary unit in Ireland that played a vital role in the IRA's survival against the British. It explores their origins, departure from traditional fighting methods, and guerrilla warfare tactics used during the Irish War of Independence.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Origin and Implementation of Flying Columns
02:30 • 2min
3
The Formation and Concept of the IRA Flying Columns
04:51 • 6min
4
The Flying Columns during the Irish War of Independence
10:25 • 6min