Martial Law declared in Munster counties 1920

#OnThisDay 1920 The British Government, after escalating violent events during the War of Independence such as Bloody Sunday & the Kilmichael ambush, declared Martial Law in Cork, Kerry, Limerick & Tipperary. This would be extended in January. (Pic from 1916). #Ireland #History

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