#OnThisDay 1922 The Free State Army launch an attack on Westport from the steam ship Minerva carrying 400 soldiers, an 18 pounder field gun &a Whippet tank. They freed 96 prisoners from a coastguard station but the town had already been abandoned by the AT-IRA.
Free State Army Attack Westport by Sea 1922
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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. View all posts by theirishatwar