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This is an illustrated history of Collins Barracks, Cork as seen through the eyes of those stationed there. The book includes photographs which, along with the text, demonstrate the influence The Barracks had on Cork. It gies readers an appreciation of two centuries of soldiering, focusing on the Cork solidier and his contribution to Cork's modern identity. The years of British occupation are covered, including famous personalities who served in the barracks; the fight for freedom is described, including the role of the British garrison in the barracks; a detailed description of the Dillons Cross ambush and the attempt to kidnap General Strickland is provided; the handover of the barracks, including the era of the Emergency, and 1950s, 60s, right up to the present. Detailed appendices cover personnel.Product Identifiers
PublisherT.H.E. Mercier Press LTD
ISBN-139781856351942
eBay Product ID (ePID)91920860
Product Key Features
Publication Year1997
SubjectGovernment, History
Number of Pages480 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Barracks, The: History of Victoria/Collins Barracks
TypeTextbook
AuthorDan Harvey, Gerry White
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height255 mm
Item Width180 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureIreland
Title_AuthorGerry White, Dan Harvey
