The History of Ireland

S1E28 - Who Were The Black & Tans?

Feb 13, 2020
The podcast explores the notorious Black & Tans in Ireland, discussing their origin, recruitment, motivations, and actions. It highlights their negative reputation for drunkenness, indiscriminate shooting, and brutality. The presence of Black & Tans helped the IRA gain support and win the propaganda war.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Origin and Recruitment of the Black and Tans
03:02 • 4min
3
Origins and Backgrounds of the Black & Tans
07:25 • 5min
4
The Actions and Reputation of the Black and Tans
11:57 • 4min