#OnThisDay 1916 Karl Spindler, Captain of the captured Aud scuttled his ship to avoid its weapons cargo from falling into British hands. The arming of the Volunteers was not to take place. As it sank, he raised the Imperial German Flag. He was a POW for 2 years
For more, read here: https://www.cobhmuseum.com/Exhibitions/Aud1916/Aud1916.html
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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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