Irish War of Independence in 12 Minutes - Manny Man Does History

Find out about the tumultuous time in Ireland which led to its independence from Britain.

Written and created by JOHN D RUDDY @johndruddy
Illustrated, voiced and edited by JOHN D RUDDY @johndruddy

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[raylast]

Independence from Britain is the most common type of national holiday in the world.

[christopherdean]

This man deserves a Nobel Prize for figuring out how explain Irish politics

[youunfriendlyoutlaw]

At 26 seconds you showed the statute of liberty brown instead of green. Very good detail as back then when lady liberty was brand new she didn’t tint green but instead brown.

[shanecrean]

Ireland: So we're going to be a free nation?
Britain: *Well yes, but actually no*

[Quet]

How many Bloody Sundays are there at this point?

[adamwilson]

Ireland:*brethes*
Britan:HiPiTy HoPiTy Ur LaNd iS nOw My PrOpReTy

[hilmermate]

Thank you for including Hungary, your pronouncation of our capital was spot on with the "sh". We really appreciate it. You have really good videos.

[alaskagyal]

*_When we go on Night patrol, we hold each others' hands! We're the British army and we're here to take your land!_*

[brendan]

Nice job, in 12 minutes you did what my history teacher couldn't in three years

[SEÁN]

Americans: THE TREES ARE SPEAKING VIETNEMESE

Russians: THE SNOW IS SPEAKING FINNISH

Brits: THE GRASS IS SPEAKING GAELIC

[daluven]

Can you imagine not fighting for your independence?

-most colonies in south east asia

[thecosmickid]

All I’m hearing from this is that the IRA fought for their independence and the English effectively responded with vicious slaughter and near genocidal tactics.

[StickWithTrigger]

*come out ye black&tans intensifies*

[stevencooper]

Good grief! I had absolutely no idea... I'm born in Belfast (1950), Irish father & French mother. We came back to France when I was 4 ; so I suppose I'm French. It hurts my soul to see how much the Irish people have suffered. God be with you and bless you all. 🐩

[jessetorres]

As an American who has enjoyed all of your videos on our country's history, I'm glad to see you made 1 over Irish history John!

[ShinobuSakurazaka]

*Easter Rising*
British Gov: Just lock them up and keep this under raps.
British Army: EXECUTE THE TRAITORS!
British Gov: What the hell man! You're turned them into martyrs!
British Army: Whoops!
British Gov: This might lead to a full-on war of independence or a Irish civil war!
*Both wars happen*
British Army: We fucked up, I mean we REALLY fucked that up!

[youunfriendlyoutlaw]

Could you imagine not having the French help you


-this post was made by the American gang

[yuantingkung]

OMG this is so clear and informative. Can't believe it took me ages to see this channel. Great job, dude.

[SKG]

Hey Manny Man, thanks for this round up. Just spent a week in Dublin with my Irish literature class, and watching your videos helps to cement the themes we covered.

[Colmoreilly]

Anyone who found this interesting should read Tom Barry's book for a first hand walk through of how the West cork IRA single handedly forced the truce from the British government. I believe the us army studied it to help them in their efforts in Vietnam.