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My fight for Irish freedom

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A first-person memoir recounts involvement in an armed campaign for national independence, tracing the author's recruitment, training, and participation in guerrilla operations. It narrates raids on military and munitions targets, a dramatic prison rescue, ambushes and barrack attacks, close escapes and repeated wounds, and the operational details of small-unit actions. The narrative also records political tensions, the uneasy truce, attempts to prevent fratricidal conflict, and the author's capture and reflections on the toll of violence on comrades and community.

About the Author

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Dan Breen

Dan Breen was an Irish revolutionary and a prominent figure in the struggle for Irish independence. He is best known for his involvement in the Irish War of Independence and the subsequent Civil War. Breen's memoir, "My Fight for Irish Freedom," provides a firsthand account of his experiences and the tumultuous events of the time, offering insights into the motivations and challenges faced by those who fought for Ireland's sovereignty. His contributions to the Irish nationalist movement have left a lasting impact on the country's history.

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