How Michael Collins DEFEATED the British Empire in Ireland
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How Michael Collins DEFEATED the British Empire in Ireland

Michael Collins holds a revered place in Irish history as a pivotal figure who played a defining role in the country's quest for independence. Collins' significance lies in his strategic brilliance and unwavering dedication to the cause of Irish Freedom. At one point he was one the most wanted man in Ireland and one of the most wanted men in the British Empire, with a bounty of nearly 730,000 Dollars in todays money on his head. As Director of Intelligence for the Irish Republican Army (IRA), he orchestrated a network of intelligence and counterintelligence operations that weakened British control throughout Ireland. His expertise in guerrilla warfare and his adept use of hit-and-run tactics undermined the British military's efforts, hastening negotiations for peace.
In his short lifetime he had fought the British Empire to a stalemate, negotiated the first Treaty of independence for Ireland and overseen its transition to a democracy.
Collins was born near Rosscarbery in County Cork 1890. He attended school and then worked as a local journalist, writing sports reviews before moving to London at the age of 15 to work for the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA).


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