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The Battle of the Somme's Irish Division
This episode examines the tragic and heroic experience of the 36th (Ulster) Division during the opening hours of the Battle of the Somme on July 1, 1916. While earlier episodes covered the Fenian Rising and the Civil War, this conversation focuses on the specific military disaster at the Ancre River where thousands of Ulstermen were wiped out before they could even advance. Lucas and Luna explore the tactical failures, the role of General Sir Henry Rawlinson, and the personal stories of soldiers like Corporal John McKeown. We also look at how this event reshaped Ulster identity and led to the…
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