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All Episodes of The Irish Civil War

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All Episodes of The Irish Civil War

The 3-part documentary series The Irish Civil War tells the epic and often challenging story of the origins, conflict and legacy of the civil war...
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Season 1

  • One People, Many Voices
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    One People, Many Voices

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/11/2022

    This episode explores the events leading up to the outbreak of hostilities between those who supported and those who opposed the Anglo-Irish Treaty, which was signed in late 1921.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The End of a Dream
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    The End of a Dream

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/12/2022

    This episode explores the conventional phase of the civil war. The fledgling Government, egged on by Churchill, opens fire against rebels installed in the Four Courts. Rebels take de facto control of the southern Munster Republic. The Army goes west and south to reassert its supremacy. Battle is joined and brother fights brother, to the horror of the war-weary citizenry.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Divided at Birth
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    Divided at Birth

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/13/2022

    This episode explores the guerrilla phase of the Civil War. After the pro-treaty forces retook many large towns, republicans were forced to change tactics against overwhelming odds. Though a ceasefire was declared in 1923, atrocities and reprisals from both sides left a terrible legacy that continued to influence Ireland generations later.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown