| ID | 146210 |
| Title Proper | Fighting on their own terms |
| Other Title Information | the tactics of the Irish republican army 1919-1921 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Cremin, Maura R |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The 1919-1921 Anglo-Irish War represents one of the earliest instances of a successful insurgent movement in the twentieth century. By combining a fluid organizational structure with effective hit-and-run tactics and accurate intelligence, the Irish Republican Army was able to defeat militarily the security forces of Great Britain. Combined with a successful propaganda campaign, these tactics allowed the IRA to drive the British to the negotiating table, where its representatives secured greater autonomy than Ireland had known in centuries. The outcome of the Anglo-Irish War demonstrates the success which a well-organized guerrilla campaign can achieve, and the tactics used by the IRA must therefore be understood by any serious student of small warfare. |
| `In' analytical Note | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol. 26, No.6; Dec 2015: p. 912-936 |
| Journal Source | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol: 26 No 6 |
| Key Words | Great Britain ; Counterinsurgency ; Insurgency ; Guerrilla Warfare ; Ireland ; Irish Republican Army ; Anglo-Irish War ; Auxiliary Cadets ; Black and Tans |