My fight for Irish freedom
by OpenStories
Original author: Dan Breen
"My Fight for Irish Freedom" by Dan Breen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the personal experiences of Breen during the Irish War of Independence, focusing on his active involvement in the struggle for Ireland's freedom from British rule. Through his narrative, Breen recounts pivotal moments, battles, and the camaraderie among fellow Irish revolutionaries, providing readers with an insider's perspective on this significant period in Irish history. The opening of the work sets the stage for Breen's journey, beginning with his enlistment in the Irish Volunteers in 1914 amid the backdrop of World War I. Breen paints a vivid picture of the political climate in Ireland, the complexities of the various nationalist factions, and the impact of the 1916 Easter Rising on public sentiment. It details the formative moments of the Volunteer movement, Breen's personal training, and the gradual evolution of his commitment to armed resistance against British rule. As tensions rise and plots are formed among dedicated revolutionaries, the reader is prepared for the ensuing dramatic actions that mark the beginning of Ireland's fight for independence.
My fight for Irish freedom, by Dan Breen. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #69928.
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29 Chapters
- 1.Introduction916 words
- 2.Chapter I: A Volunteer’s Training2,073 words
- 3.Chapter II: Preparing for the Fray1,211 words
- 4.Chapter III: Our First Munition Factory1,175 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Our Factory Blown Up1,236 words
- 6.Chapter V: The Political Landslide1,021 words
- 7.Chapter VI: Soloheadbeg1,374 words
- 8.Chapter VII: Our Escape2,113 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: Helped by the British3,161 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Our Return to Soloheadbeg1,786 words
- 11.Chapter X: Sean Hogan Captured2,561 words
- 12.Chapter XI: The Rescue at Knocklong2,233 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Our Escape From Knocklong3,145 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: Many Close Shaves2,155 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: On the Trail of Lord French2,599 words
- 16.Chapter XV: The Battle of Ashtown2,855 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: Our Escape From Ashtown2,702 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: From Tara to Tipperary2,584 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: The Barrack Attacks2,486 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: Capture and Escape of General Lucas1,716 words
- 21.Chapter XX: Adventures with the Murder Gang3,770 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: The Drumcondra Fight2,773 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: Missed by Inches2,192 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: Executions and Reprisals2,057 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: My Return to Tipperary1,337 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: Married in the Battle Line1,093 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: The Truce2,351 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: Efforts to Avert CIVIL War1,281 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII: How I Was Captured847 words