The Irish Civil War
Greatcoat worn by Michael Collins
Greatcoat worn by Michael Collins when he was killed
Greatcoat worn by Michael Collins when he was killed
Michael Collins served as the brains of the IRA during the War of Independence, and having negotiated the Treaty with Britain, became Minister of Finance in the Provisional Government that followed.
On the outbreak of the Civil War, he resigned that post to take command of the National Army.His death at age 32 in an ambush on a country road deprived Ireland of a charismatic leader and changed the course of Irish history.
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