A Regrettable Quote from the Irish War of Independence

[davyholden]

This was a brutal and grim time in Irish history. There’s no hate here towards anyone, it’s just educational content. Please take it handy in the comment section guys. Thanks a mill 💚

[bobsnow]

Colonel Smyth got two bullets in the head and three in the chest from the IRA shortly after giving this order so all's well that ends well. 🇮🇪

[marcosfawers]

"Colonel, were not your orders to shoot on sight? Well you are in sight now, so prepare." - Dan "Shadow" O'Donovan

[pixl]

If you strike at, imprison, or kill us, out of our prisons or graves we will still evoke a spirit that will thwart you, and perhaps, raise a force that will destroy you! We defy you! Do your worst! - James Connolly 🇮🇪

[seamust]

Anglo-Saxon callous hearts bought so much pain to the Celtic Isles.

[gigmcsweeney]

The quote that best sums up the war for independence was by Terence MacSwiney, who said "Victory is not won by those who can inflict the most, but by those who can endure the most."

[margarethickey]

I am embarrassed to say that although I am of Irish descent my father never thought it pertinent to tell me of our history. Well I am making up for that by learning to know all I can. Thank you for your history lessons.

[FaithRox]

I know how this story ends for Colonel Smyth. He pained a target on his back. Specifically the back of his head.

[peterallison-exyy]

So glad that you're bringing Our History however terrible to all. Godbless you and keep up the magnificent work Davy.👏🇮🇪✊

[Aury]

the more that I learn about history, the more that I wish that more people had more knowledge about this stuff, because while history doesnt repeat, it definitely rhymes, and it is better for everyone if we actually catch when groups are being treated like this before it reaches such a point. thank you for always sharing interesting and important facets of this important history!

[mattbutler]

The only difference between him and his contemporaries is that he said it the others just done it.

[Micky-ss]

God bless County Cork always in the Heart some forget others will always remember these stories handed down from generation to generation I Love County Cork forever in my heart and soul ❤

[BuddhatheBlackDog]

And now, we see this happening in Gaza

[sandidavis]

That kinda sums it up the way the invaders (brits) were towards the Irish and I think they still are to some extent, cause they are still holding 6 of our counties hostage.
They need to let ALL of Ireland be free.
Thank you, Davy

[seiboldtadelbertsmiter]

That's just absolutely evil damn.

[Jen]

Hearing this video sent chills up and down my spine.. my family has traced its roots of origin to Munster .. which I have learned from this video was the most dangerous part of Ireland at that time..

Fear I do that members of my family may have died then.. as these guys did not care if the people they shot were innocent or not..

My heart goes out to those who died.. thank you for this channel which opens our eyes to what happened🌹☘️
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[Jen]

Hearing this video sent chills up and down my spine ., my family traces its origins to Munster ., which I learned from this video was the most dangerous part of Ireland at that time, ,

Cannot help but fear that members of my family may have died there .. as these guys shot without caring if the people were innocent or not..

Thanks for opening our eyes to what really happened .. my heart goes out to all those who died
Slan mo chara ..Dia duit⚘☘
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[ofaoilleachain]

I never knew this! Another grisly cog in the genocide machine

[AltruisticWarrior]

Don't forget the Irish Unification of 2024 folks! Star Trek predicted it.

[JohnGeary-ee]

Thanks Davy they’ll never let English school kids know that