#OnThisDay 1921 Major Geoffrey Compton Smith was captured by the IRA led by Frank Busteed in Cork. Smith was to be used as a bargaining chip to ensure the release of four IRA men due to be executed on April 28. Compton Smith was moved from hiding place to hiding place in rural Cork. The four IRA prisoners were executed & so was Compton Smith on the 30.
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Hi,
I'm David, I'm from Ireland. I am an avid fan of history. I have my B.A. in History, my M.A. in Military History and Strategic Studies,a Post Qualification Diploma in History and I've been teaching History for five years now.
I wanted to create a podcast that examines, in great detail, major Irish battles and battles allover the world in various wars that Irish people played a significant part in.
Hope you enjoy.
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