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The Black and Tans: Ireland's Colonial Police Force
In this episode, we explore the formation and brutal legacy of the Royal Irish Constabulary Special Reserve, widely known as the Black and Tans. After the Easter Rising and the rise of Sinn Féin, the British government struggled to maintain order in Ireland with an exhausted regular police force. In response, they recruited thousands of demobilized World War I veterans, giving them a mix of military uniforms and civilian clothes that earned them their infamous nickname. These men were sent to Ireland in early 1920, but instead of bringing discipline, they often became symbols of colonial…
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