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[THE HISTORY SHOW] Rediscovery of a Four Courts Field Gun
In 1922, at the start of the Irish Civil War, the Free State Army used 18-pounder field guns to shell the Four Courts, which were held by the Anti-Treaty forces. These guns were given on loan by the British to the Free State Army.
After the war, these guns remained in service in the Irish Army. But then, some time in the 50s, they disappeared. Their whereabouts shrouded in mystery for decades.
That is, until one of the guns was discovered in the most unlikely of places...
(First broadcast 9th April 2023 on The History Show on RTE Radio 1)
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By Conor SweetmanIn 1922, at the start of the Irish Civil War, the Free State Army used 18-pounder field guns to shell the Four Courts, which were held by the Anti-Treaty forces. These guns were given on loan by the British to the Free State Army.
After the war, these guns remained in service in the Irish Army. But then, some time in the 50s, they disappeared. Their whereabouts shrouded in mystery for decades.
That is, until one of the guns was discovered in the most unlikely of places...
(First broadcast 9th April 2023 on The History Show on RTE Radio 1)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.