- Paperback: 210 pages
- Publisher: The Collins Press (1 May 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905172923
- ISBN-13: 978-1905172924
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.6 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 508,294 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Magnetic reading, unique, powerful but unsettling. --Irish American News
Excellently illustrated… more than useful addition. --Sunday Business Post
Fascinating reading. --Irish Independent
Excellently illustrated… more than useful addition. --Sunday Business Post
Fascinating reading. --Irish Independent
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The 5th Division has fought in almost every theatre of every war since its formation in 1906. It suffered considerable casualties in the First World War and few lived to serve in Ireland. It remains in service today, based in Shropshire. During the Irish War of Independence it controlled most of Central and Western Ireland. This book, the third in a trilogy based on primary sources, makes available for the first time the history of the 5th Division in Ireland from 1920 to 1921, their account of the War of Independence and how they fought it. It outlines the work of British cavalry as they combed the countryside for the IRA, generally perceived as despicable murderers, and the role of the RAF and aerial reconnaissance in the campaign. The attempt to put Royal Navy launches on the Shannon and the use of carrier pigeons may come as a surprise to some. In December 1920 the destroyer HM Leamington landed troops at Inishmore (Aran Islands) who arrested ten IRA officers and shot dead another. The British view on famous encounters such as the Partry Ambush, the burning of Ballinlough RIC Barracks, and of famous IRA leaders, such as Sean McEoin, the gallant blacksmith of Ballinalee , makes fascinating reading. This is another unique history, backed up with appendices containing a wealth of information and previously unpublished photographs.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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William Sheehan has continued his good work in bringing to public notice the British Army's own analysis of its part in the Irish War of Independence. The primary source used was written immediately after the Treaty was signed so allowance has to be made for a certain amount of blame shifting, especially towards the politicians and the media. Like most armies it could not understand why the public could not see the merits of its actions and was slow to recognise the importance of the propaganda war. But then it was slow to see every development and never entirely caught up with its more nimble opponents who always seemed one step ahead. The truth is the Army was still coming to grips with the aftermath of the First World War. Demobilisation and the demands of other more pressing committments elsewhere actually left the Army desperately short of experienced trained personnel and suitable material to fulfill its unexpected and unwanted support of the civil power. It was not until well into 1920 that it understood what kind of war it was engaged in and not until 1921 that it began to deploy effectively with serious resources. By that time it was too late and the political will to carry on had evaporated.A parallel with Afghanistan to-day ?
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Hearts and Mines is the third in a trilogy that describes the events that took place during the Irish War of Independence in the 5th Division area from 1920 to 1922. Much of the book is devoted to a detailed chronological account that describes events chiefly from the British Army`s perspective. Hearts and Mines is an information rich account seemingly written with the serious historian or someone with a personal interest in 5th Division's history in mind. In places the style of writing is awkward as much unedited primary source information is used - not one to take on holiday.
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A interesting book and very useful for those who want to read about the experinces of the British Army in fighting the IRA during the 'troubles' or 'The War of Independence' of 1919-1922 in Ireland. So much has been written from the IRA or the Irish viewpoint but very rarely from the British side so this work breaks ground. Worth buying and makes fascinating reading.
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