The Art of Asymmetrical Warfare takes a holistic approach to discuss the history of at least one asymmetrical conflict per season. Join me as I explore civil wars, guerilla warfare, various resistance movements and stretch the definition to delve into civ
When the anti-treaty IRA were not fighting the Free State Army, they were fighting the Free State prison system. Learn about conditions in the Free State prisons, prison escapes, and the horrors anti-treaty women went through. TranscriptSupport this podcast by joining my PatreonJoin my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projectsFollow me on InstagramFollow me on BlueskyVisit my website
Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith are dead, Britain is making it no secret that they think they Provisional Government doesn't have a chance in hell of surviving without Collins, and the Postal Workers are going on strike. These are just some of the problems facing the Cosgrave administration as they build an Irish State in the middle of a civil war. TranscriptSupport this podcast by joining my PatreonJoin my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projectsFollow me on InstagramFollow me on BlueskyVisit my website
William T. Cosgrave took over the Provisional and later Free State government after the death of Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins. But who was he?TranscriptSupport this podcast by joining my PatreonJoin my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projectsFollow me on InstagramFollow me on BlueskyVisit my website
Just when things seem to be going well for the Provisional Governments, Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith, two giants in the Irish Liberation Movement die just days of each other. What chance does the Provisional Government have at winning the civil war without either of their beloved leaders? Support this podcast by joining my PatreonJoin my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projectsFollow me on InstagramFollow me on BlueskyVisit my website
Even though the Provisional Government cleared the anti-treaty IRA forces out of Four Courts, they still experienced guerilla warfare in Dublin City. Those who did not remain in Dublin traveled to Wexford, a quiet county during the Irish War of Independence. Could the anti-treaty IRA turn it into a hot zone during the Irish Civil War?Support this podcast byjoining my PatreonJoin my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projectsFollow me on InstagramFollow me on BlueskyVisit my website
The Free State Army was able to take the city of Kerry through an amphibious landing. Can they repeated their success by taking the city of Cork? Not if the anti-treaty IRA Cork No. 1 Brigade has anything to say about it. Support this podcast by joining my PatreonJoin my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projectsFollow me on InstagramFollow me on BlueskyVisit my website
What does a brand new state do when it can't invade a port city by land? Well, it launches an amphibious landing of course. Learn how Paddy O'Daly invaded Kerry from the sea and the struggle he experienced in maintaining control over the rebellious county.Support this podcast byjoining my PatreonJoin my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projectsFollow me on InstagramFollow me on BlueskyVisit my website
The National Army of Ireland proved itself by taking Limerick city, but now the anti-treaty IRA have fortified their positions in the neighboring city of Kilmallock. Worse, the terrain was practically designed in the anti-treaty IRA's favor. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Follow me on Bluesky Visit my website
The Provisional Government may have won control over Dublin, but the anti-treaty IRA hold several major cities in south Ireland, including Limerick. If the Provisional Governments takes Limerick, it will open a path into Cork, the heart of the anti-treaty IRA. If the anti-treaty IRA hold Limerick, Dublin is under threat once more. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Follow me on Bluesky Visit my website
I know I've been a bit MIA the past few months. Listen to this episode to find out what I've been working on and my plans for 2025 which include a new newsletter, two new sister podcasts, and merch! Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Follow me on Bluesky Visit my website
Michael Collins' role in negotiating the Anglo-Irish Treaty Please support these Palestinian families: Mohammed, Ibrahim Rula. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Visit my website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoawarfare/support
Join me as we take a step back and discuss Michael Collin's role in the Irish War of Independence If you can, please donate to the following fundraisers: Mohammed, Ibrahim Rula. If you can please volunteer/donate to the following houseless support organizations: City of Chicago Houseless Resources Housing Action Illinois Resource List Chicago Coalition for the Homeless SRHAC LPCS Deborah's Place A Safe Haven The Night Ministry North Side Housing Greater Chicago Food Depository Brave Space Alliance Center On Halsted Resource List One Roof Chicago Broadway Youth Center Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Visit my website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoawarfare/support
Part 2 - the Provisional Government launched an artillery bombardment on the Four Courts but the anti-treaty IRA refused to surrender. Now they must launch an infantry assault on the Four Courts - many of its buildings mined and full of explosives. March on DNC Instagram HCW March on DNC If Not Now Chicago Instagram Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Visit my website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoawarfare/support
The Provisional Government, focused on writing a constitution, building a police force and national army, and creating a functioning government, was content to let Rory O'Connor and his 100+ rebels to hold the Four Courts. However, British pressure and the kidnapping of J. J. "Ginger" O'Connell force the Provisional Government's hand. The Battle for Dublin is about to begin. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join the Around the World Bookclub and read books from all over the world, not just the traditional American and English literary canon. Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Visit my website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoawarfare/support
Michael Collins takes a novel approach to avoiding civil war: election rigging and writing a constitution that will undermine the Anglo-Irish Treaty. The British Government prefers direct action against the anti-treaty IRA members who took the Four Courts and may have assassinated Field Marshall Wilson. Which option do you think seems more likely to avoid civil war? Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join the Around the World Bookclub and read books from all over the world, not just the traditional American and English literary canon. Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Visit my website
Received this lovely question on Tiktok and thought I'd share my answer here. If you want to learn more about Central Asia and Russia, I recommend listening to season two of this podcast. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join the Around the World Bookclub and read books from all over the world, not just the traditional American and English literary canon. Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Visit my website
When the Anglo-Irish Treaty was ratified, England withdrew all of its forces from Ireland (except for a contingent in Dublin). This included members of the Royal Irish Constabulary. Now the Provisional Government needs to create a new police force from scratch in the midst of a civil war. The government makes necessary compromises, leading to a mutiny within the new police force! Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join the Around the World Bookclub and read books from all over the world, not just the traditional American and English literary canon. Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Visit my website
Got this lovely question on TikTok and thought my podcast listeners would find my answer interesting. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join the Around the World Bookclub and read books from all over the world, not just the traditional American and English literary canon. Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Visit my website
Here are a handful of silly videos I made about the Irish Civil War. You can watch them and other silly videos on my TikTok. At least I make myself laugh, right? Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join the Around the World Bookclub and read books from all over the world, not just the traditional American and English literary canon. Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Visit my website
"In many ways, the Zone of Interest plays like a psychological horror film except the residents never realize the land is cursed and they are the monsters." Listen to my review of the newest Jonathan Glazer movie: the Zone of Interest, starring Christian Friedel and Sandra Hüller Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join the Around the World Bookclub and read books from all over the world, not just the traditional American and English literary canon. Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Visit my website
Tired of reading the same white people? Looking for books that don't uphold white supremacy and colonialization? Then join the Around the World Bookclub today! We'll be reading authors from around the world and coming together on Zoom to discuss the books. Join the Around the World Bookclub now and read books from all over the world, not just the traditional American and English literary canon. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Visit my website
England first police force was created in Ireland and why England switched to relying on paramilitary units instead of the local police during the Irish War of Independence. Take part in the week-long global strike for Palestine Join my Patreon Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok Check out my website for more information Resources https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/history-black-tans-ireland https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/heritage/black-and-tans-half-drunk-whole-mad-and-one-fifth-irish-1.4113220 https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2019/0322/1037888-come-out-ye-black-and-tans-who-were-the-black-and-tans/ https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/the-auxiliaries-churchill-s-vengeful-anti-ira-strike-force-1.3074550 The Republic: the Fight for Irish Independence by Charles Townshend, 2014, Penguin Group Fatal Path: British Government and Irish Revolution 1910-1922 by Ronan Fanning, 2013, Faber & Faber Easter 1916: The Irish Rebellion by Charles Townshend, 2015, Penguin Group Michael Collins and the Anglo-Irish War: Britain's Counterinsurgency Failure by J. B. E. Hitte, 2011, Potomac Books A Nation and Not a Rabble: the Irish Revolution 1913-1923 by Diarmaid Ferriter, 2015, Profile Books The Civic Guard Mutiny by Brian McCarthy 2012, Mercier Books
Listen to the last episode of 2023! Learn the vital role Cumann na mBan played in resisting the treaty and assisting the anti-treaty forces. Join my Patreon Follow me on Tiktok and Instagram RSVP to Never Again Chicago's Legends, Latkes, and Liberation Fundraising Event Donate to Refugee Community Connection Free, free Palestine Transcript episode-59-cumann-na-mban-and-the-irish-civil-warDownload References … Continue reading Episode 59 – Cumann na mBan During the Irish Civil War The post Episode 59 – Cumann na mBan During the Irish Civil War first appeared on Art of Asymmetrical Warfare.
In this episode, I discuss how the Irish Civil War affected the every day lives of women and their families. Please note this episode has the following content warnings: rape, sexual assault, and sexual violence. Join My Patreon Transcript: episode-58-e28093-women-during-the-irish-civil-warDownload Help Afghanistan Here are a few organizations you can donate to help the people of … Continue reading Episode 58 – Women During the Irish Civil War The post Episode 58 – Women During the Irish Civil War first appeared on Art of Asymmetrical Warfare.
In this episode, I discuss how the Irish Civil War affected the every day lives of women and their families. Please note this episode has the following content warnings: rape, sexual assault, and sexual violence. Join My Patreon Transcript: episode-58-e28093-women-during-the-irish-civil-warDownload Help Afghanistan Here are a few organizations you can donate to help the people of … Continue reading Episode 58 – Women During the Irish Civil War
When we think of Irish Protestants, we must likely think of Northern Ireland and the Troubles, however, they were hundreds of thousands of Protestants who lived in the rest of Ireland during the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War. This episode discusses the troubles they ran into as they tried to adjust … Continue reading Episode 57 – Protestants During the Irish Civil War The post Episode 57 – Protestants During the Irish Civil War first appeared on Art of Asymmetrical Warfare.
When we think of Irish Protestants, we must likely think of Northern Ireland and the Troubles, however, they were hundreds of thousands of Protestants who lived in the rest of Ireland during the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War. This episode discusses the troubles they ran into as they tried to adjust … Continue reading Episode 57 – Protestants During the Irish Civil War
The Anglo-Irish Treaty may have formalized partition, but there were several factions in Ireland that didn't want to recognize Northern Ireland as its own state and would do anything they could to undermine its independence. Meanwhile, James Craig and the Unionists did all they could to ensure that Northern Ireland would be "safely" in the … Continue reading Episode 56 – Northern Ireland During the Irish Civil War The post Episode 56 – Northern Ireland During the Irish Civil War first appeared on Art of Asymmetrical Warfare.
The Anglo-Irish Treaty may have formalized partition, but there were several factions in Ireland that didn't want to recognize Northern Ireland as its own state and would do anything they could to undermine its independence. Meanwhile, James Craig and the Unionists did all they could to ensure that Northern Ireland would be "safely" in the … Continue reading Episode 56 – Northern Ireland During the Irish Civil War
Liam Lynch: leader of the anti-treaty IRA, the Provisional Government's best hope at preventing civil war, and a nationalist hero who shone brightest during the Irish War of Independence. Lynch represented both the best of the Irish nationalist's tendencies and the worst. But who was he and how did he become a key player during … Continue reading Episode 55 – Liam Lynch and the Irish War of Independence The post Episode 55 – Liam Lynch and the Irish War of Independence first appeared on Art of Asymmetrical Warfare.
Liam Lynch: leader of the anti-treaty IRA, the Provisional Government's best hope at preventing civil war, and a nationalist hero who shone brightest during the Irish War of Independence. Lynch represented both the best of the Irish nationalist's tendencies and the worst. But who was he and how did he become a key player during … Continue reading Episode 55 – Liam Lynch and the Irish War of Independence
Publicly, everything is fine. Privately, the anti-treaty IRA want to hold an army convention to declare an army executive and break away from all governmental control while the Provisional Government does everything it can to avoid civil war. Help me achieve my Patreon goal! Since I've been doing this for three years, I want to … Continue reading Episode 54 – The 1922 Army Convention The post Episode 54 – The 1922 Army Convention first appeared on Art of Asymmetrical Warfare.
Publicly, everything is fine. Privately, the anti-treaty IRA want to hold an army convention to declare an army executive and break away from all governmental control while the Provisional Government does everything it can to avoid civil war. Help me achieve my Patreon goal! Since I've been doing this for three years, I want to … Continue reading Episode 54 – The 1922 Army Convention
The Provisional Government was created to handle the transition from a British colony to a British dominion. However, they faced steep challenges, including their angry comrades who considered the treaty to be the gravest of all betrayals. Help me achieve my Patreon goal! Since I've been doing this for three years, I want to celebrate … Continue reading Episode 53: the Provisional Government and the Anti-Treaty Side The post Episode 53: the Provisional Government and the Anti-Treaty Side first appeared on Art of Asymmetrical Warfare.
The Provisional Government was created to handle the transition from a British colony to a British dominion. However, they faced steep challenges, including their angry comrades who considered the treaty to be the gravest of all betrayals. Help me achieve my Patreon goal! Since I've been doing this for three years, I want to celebrate … Continue reading Episode 53: the Provisional Government and the Anti-Treaty Side
Listen to my recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the final spark for the Irish Civil War. Be sure to follow me on Twitter, Tiktok, and Instagram, and join my Patreon to stay up to date. Link to Black Lives Matter Student Solidarity Fund Link to Debt Collective Home Page References The Republic: The Fight for … Continue reading Episode 52 – Recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty
Listen to my recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the final spark for the Irish Civil War. Be sure to follow me on Twitter, Tiktok, and Instagram, and join my Patreon to stay up to date. Link to Black Lives Matter Student Solidarity Fund Link to Debt Collective Home Page Transcript episode-52-e28093-recap-of-the-anglo-irish-treaty-1Download References The Republic: The … Continue reading Episode 52 – Recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty The post Episode 52 – Recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty first appeared on Art of Asymmetrical Warfare.
It's the first episode of season 3! Join me as I recap the Irish War of Independence and set the stage for the Irish Civil War. Since this is the first episode Season Three: the Irish Civil War be sure to follow me on Twitter, Tiktok, and Instagram, and join my Patreonto stay up to … Continue reading Episode 51 – Recap of the Irish War of Independence
It's the first episode of season 3! Join me as I recap the Irish War of Independence and set the stage for the Irish Civil War. Transcript: episode-51-e28093-recap-of-the-irish-war-of-independence_transcriptDownload Since this is the first episode Season Three: the Irish Civil War be sure to follow me on Twitter, Tiktok, and Instagram, and join my Patreonto stay … Continue reading Episode 51 – Recap of the Irish War of Independence The post Episode 51 – Recap of the Irish War of Independence first appeared on Art of Asymmetrical Warfare.
It is my 50th episode and the last episode of season 2! Today we will discussing the fall of the Alash Orda and the Jadids and the full Sovietization of Central Asia. Since this is the last episode of the season I will be taking a month break and then will launch Season Three: the … Continue reading Episode 50 – After the Russian Civil War: The Fall of the Alash Orda and the Jadids 1925-1938 The post Episode 50 – After the Russian Civil War: The Fall of the Alash Orda and the Jadids 1925-1938 first appeared on Art of Asymmetrical Warfare.
It is my 50th episode and the last episode of season 2! Today we will discussing the fall of the Alash Orda and the Jadids and the full Sovietization of Central Asia. Since this is the last episode of the season I will be taking a month break and then will launch Season Three: the … Continue reading Episode 50th – After the Russian Civil War: The Fall of the Alash Orda and the Jadids 1925-1938
In this episode I discuss how you can support your library during National Library Week and some of the things I learned while researching, writing, and recording season two. As a reminder, I'll be taking a hiatus in May, but will return in June with season three: the Irish Civil War National Library Week For … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: A Retrospective on Season Two The post Behind the Scenes: A Retrospective on Season Two first appeared on Art of Asymmetrical Warfare.
In this episode I discuss how you can support your library during National Library Week and some of the things I learned while researching, writing, and recording season two. As a reminder, I'll be taking a hiatus in May, but will return in June with season three: the Irish Civil War National Library Week For … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: A Retrospective on Season Two
It's another behind the scenes episode. Today we'll be talking trans rights, addressing gun violence, and how to select your sources for your history projects. If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Patreon For the People: A Leftist Library Project End Gun Violence March for Our Lives Sandy Hook Promise Disabled Activists Matthew … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Selecting Your Sources
It's another behind the scenes episode. Today we'll be talking trans rights, addressing gun violence, and how to select your sources for your history projects. If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Patreon For the People: A Leftist Library Project End Gun Violence March for Our Lives Sandy Hook Promise Disabled Activists Matthew … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Selecting Your Sources The post Behind the Scenes: Selecting Your Sources first appeared on Art of Asymmetrical Warfare.
For a decade the Basmachi frustrated the Soviets, popping up where they were least expected, and preventing them from establishing total control in the region. However, by 1926, the Basmachi were on their last leg. Hiding in northern Afghanistan, they faced a choice of one final assault or fading away into obscurity. If you enjoyed … Continue reading Episode 49th – After the Russian Civil War: The Last Days of the Basmachi
For a decade the Basmachi frustrated the Soviets, popping up where they were least expected, and preventing them from establishing total control in the region. However, by 1926, the Basmachi were on their last leg. Hiding in northern Afghanistan, they faced a choice of one final assault or fading away into obscurity. If you enjoyed … Continue reading Episode 49th – After the Russian Civil War: The Last Days of the Basmachi The post Episode 49th – After the Russian Civil War: The Last Days of the Basmachi first appeared on Art of Asymmetrical Warfare.
It is my podcast's third year anniversary and I'm celebrating by posting my first ever behind the scene's episode. In this episode, I discuss how you can donate to help people in Turkiye and Syria recover from the earthquake, how you can help the trans community, and how I decide what ends up in an … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Determining an Episode’s Scope
It is my podcast's third year anniversary and I'm celebrating by posting my first ever behind the scene's episode. In this episode, I discuss how you can donate to help people in Turkiye and Syria recover from the earthquake, how you can help the trans community, and how I decide what ends up in an … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Determining an Episode's Scope The post Behind the Scenes: Determining an Episode's Scope first appeared on Art of Asymmetrical Warfare.
It is our third year anniversary! To help us celebrate join my re-launched Patreon and enjoy the chaos that is me, someone with undiagnosed ADHD, try to maintain a podcast that focuses on one conflict at a time. Learn how the Soviet desire for a more centralized approach to the economy and government in Central … Continue reading Episode 48: After the Russian Civil War: Transforming Central Asian Republics into Nation-States
It is our third year anniversary! To help us celebrate join my re-launched Patreon and enjoy the chaos that is me, someone with undiagnosed ADHD, try to maintain a podcast that focuses on one conflict at a time. Learn how the Soviet desire for a more centralized approach to the economy and government in Central … Continue reading Episode 48: After the Russian Civil War: Transforming Central Asian Republics into Nation-States The post Episode 48: After the Russian Civil War: Transforming Central Asian Republics into Nation-States first appeared on Art of Asymmetrical Warfare.