

The remarkable story of the Irish War of Independence (1919-1922) which resulted in the formation of the Irish Free State and became the model for other British colonies to gain their independence.

How a small group of rebels forced Britain to withdraw after centuries of conquest and misrule.
Aired: 2/4/2019
In 1919, the pro-independence Sinn Féin party wins and an independent parliament, the Dáil Éireann, is created. As the number of IRA militants grows, violence escalates throughout the country.