Guerrilla Warfare and Key Figures
Study the tactics of the IRA's flying columns and the roles of leaders like Michael Collins during the War of Independence.
Key Questions
- Analyze the effectiveness of guerrilla warfare tactics against a larger, conventional army.
- Explain the importance of intelligence gathering in the War of Independence.
- Differentiate between the roles of military leaders and political leaders during the conflict.
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