Specifications
| Publisher | The Mercier Press |
| ISBN 13 | 9781856356923 |
| ISBN 10 | 1856356922 |
| Author | John O'Callaghan |
| Book Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Book Description | When the Free State army captured Limerick city in mid-July 1922, Republican forces retreated south towards Cork and made their next determined stand around Kilmallock. This area barred the way to the heartland of the ‘Munster Republic’. In one of the largest and most intense battles of the Irish Civil War, Free State and Republican troops fought for possession of Kilmallock, Bruree and Bruff, with the latter two towns repeatedly changing hands. The eventual Free State occupation of Kilmallock was a vital turning point in the war. In The Battle for Kilmallock John O’Callaghan outlines the goals of the opposing forces, assesses their respective strengths, charts the course of the combat over two weeks in late July and early August, examines key strategies, and evaluates the role of leading personalities. The book challenges inherited wisdom about the engagement and offers sobering insights into the conduct of the belligerents. |
| About the Author | From Limerick, Dr John O’Callaghan lectures in Atlantic Technological University, Sligo. He has published widely on the history of the Irish Revolution. |
| Publication Date | 1 September 2011 |
| Number of Pages | 160 pages |
The Battle for Kilmallock
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