The Squad | September 19th 1919 - Episode 15

Slowly throughout 1919 Michael Collins had been expanding his intelligence operation, but the suppression of Dáil Éireann and a close escape in a British raid galvanised him into action. On the 19th of September 1919 he formally established “The Squad” who would become famed in the conflict ahead for striking terror into the hearts of British IntelligenceIn and crippling their ability to function in Ireland. Many however would go on to be greatly changed by their service and would act with cruelty and barbarity during the Civil War. In this episode I look at the later events of some of those who would form the backbone of the Squad.

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References:
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T. Ryle Dwyer - “The Squad” - https://amzn.to/3nBegPU
Leon O’Broin - “Revolutionary Underground”
Peter Hart - “Mick; The Real Michael Collins” - https://amzn.to/30GGxKK
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Main Sources:
Military Archives - http://www.bureauofmilitaryhistory.ie
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