#OnThisDay 1943 Col. James G. Conroy, commander of the 165th Infantry Regiment (the Fighting 69th of New York) was shot dead by a sniper while directing troops on the beach during the landing on Makin Island in the Pacific Theatre.
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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The Irish at War 