@@TimSmyth23 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_independence_days I did not count - but indeed it looks like it plays in the same league of New Year's Day and Christmas.
I have to defend myself as I am British, but all I can say is that the UK is just another European country and we are all as guilty as each other of screwing over other countries.
At 26 seconds you showed the statute of liberty brown instead of green. Very good detail as back then when lady liberty was brand new she didn’t tint green but instead brown.
@@kamanashiskar9203 Couldn’t be further from the truth, I live in Northern Ireland, I’m an Irish Citizen and have always had an Irish Passport. Technically speaking, people from Northern Ireland are still Irish.
@Shane Gallagher Yeah it's not like the IRA ever bombed innocent civilians to try and force the UK to give in to Irish facisim. There was plenty of motivation to take British out it just didn't work, and by the way Wikipedia isn't a reliable source.
All I’m hearing from this is that the IRA fought for their independence and the English effectively responded with vicious slaughter and near genocidal tactics.
I'm english and even i have to agree with you tho taking over while everyone one else was at war is a bit snakey out response definitely caused a much larger responsec
Anyone who found this interesting should read Tom Barry's book for a first hand walk through of how the West cork IRA single handedly forced the truce from the British government. I believe the us army studied it to help them in their efforts in Vietnam.
@@michaelcastellano588 Ok guys chill out. I'm sure he didn't go through all his videos to count them. His point was he was pleased to see one about Ireland.
Good grief! I had absolutely no idea... I'm born in Belfast (1950), Irish father & French mother. We came back to France when I was 4 ; so I suppose I'm French. It hurts my soul to see how much the Irish people have suffered. God be with you and bless you all. 🐩
Hey Manny Man, thanks for this round up. Just spent a week in Dublin with my Irish literature class, and watching your videos helps to cement the themes we covered.
this is the best video about the history of the IRA. It took me about 50 minutes to capture everything and appreciate all the excellent smart drawing, but the history search is the best there is in YOU TUBE. THANK YOU!
*Easter Rising* British Gov: Just lock them up and keep this under raps. British Army: EXECUTE THE TRAITORS! British Gov: What the hell man! You're turned them into martyrs! British Army: Whoops! British Gov: This might lead to a full-on war of independence or a Irish civil war! *Both wars happen* British Army: We fucked up, I mean we REALLY fucked that up!
@@SaddamHussein-69 yes those people had the sense to battle the fascist evil despite politics. You are right, Germany gave little help besides weapons but it is still important to remember.
@@CoolioXXX52 Rule is kind of correct. The U.S. was losing in many battles and it was after France sent aid that the U.S. started seeing more victories against the British. However, France only sent aid because they saw that we started to win key battles. While they were not the only reason the U.S. won it's independence, it is quite obvious that without France, independence would've been pretty much impossible to achieve
An Irish-American ? How dare you ? wtf!!! The only"history" you people have is absolutely disgraceful and you know it. Get your own house in order first ; btw that means get tRumpty OUT & now!!!. Then maybe we can talk about your “origins”.
I'm glad to see you finally making some money Ruddy. Most people don't know or do not appreciate the work you put into this. Research is one thing, but illustration every 3 seconds over a video takes TIME without a full studio!
Not exactly Britain's most glorious moment, apparently, Churchill defended the use of counter terror in Ireland. No wonder it seems to be brushed under the carpet in history lessons in Britain
Some of the UK's antics in Ireland can be compared to some of America's actions over the years, that just get brushed under the carpet. Who has heard of the Philippine American War for example? This was a war over whether the Spanish American War was fought for Philippine independence or whether it would be an American colony. The Americans did horrible things like putting the local community into concentration camps
@@JohnDRuddyMannyMan its a really good idea, also maybe something about how the Romans never fully invaded Ireland, (although looked like they were going to colonise it at one point, possibly explaining why the Roman city of Chester was so big to prepare for the invasion). However one key point to think about with the supposed 'english' invasion of Ireland is that it wasn't anything of the kind. It was a Norman invasion, as England itself was invaded and conquered by the Normans in 1066. When the Irish invasion is going on over 90% of the country was owned by Norman French, and the English themselves were slaves in their own country. Northern England had closer ties to Ireland than the South as they were both Viking colonies.
Having been in Northern Ireland in 1990, to visit family in Derry, I learned very quickly how scary the Para 1's were. My grandfather fought them when he was young. He also fought for the U.S. in the Pacific, during WW2. He was in his 40's by then. I lean towards Michael Collins, cause that is how I was taught.
I am half Irish half Scottish and I believe the republic were right and that independence was key. I myself have been to the GPO where you can see the bullet holes in the pillars. ~ just some irrelevant half Irish half Scottish boy
@@apemangeezer6969 What part of the island were you born on? Is there a moat dividing the island from the northern and southern parts? A wall perhaps? If you were born on an island named Ireland, it stands to reason that you're Irish. I figure that's simple enough to understand.
Come out ye black an tans, come out and fight me like a man. Show you're wife how you win medels down in Flanders. Tell her how the IRA made ya run like hell away, from the green and lovely lanes of Killishandra.
The book is a class idea , idk how many times I've paused the video just to try and get into the illustrations 🤔not a bad Xmas present for any young people out there .(not even paid to say this , swear)
@Kent the north will reunite with the south in less than 50 years. Brexit will effect them badly, the Catholic population is lowly rising. When Northern Ireland and Scotland leave your finished.
Could you imagine your Republic turning into a nation that is today probably more reviled worldwide than the Brits were? Oh. Sorry. America. You let us all down.
Imagine living in a world where a rotten empire ruins the lives of millions by drawing random lines on a map, like a puzzle! Oh wait, that really did happen.. 🤭🇬🇧 -posted by US gang 🇺🇲
IRA commited various massacres of civillians, most infamous being the Kingsmill massacre. During the troubles the IRA murdered more Irish civillians than the British Army.
And we've come full circle with Brexit. There's still healing wounds over The Troubles and now we might see a hard border in Ireland. The short sighted thoughts of that initial vote might stir up yet another bloody moment.... but at least England will get control of the sinking ship away from the EU.... even though the UK voted around 98% of the time with EU laws passed.
The UK made the right decision. “Brexit” will be a success. It will take a while due to the current climate but we will get there. The border is a problem because the EU is making it a problem. The sooner the people in Ireland realise that the better. I believe the RoI will also leave the EU.
American Crusader I heard Ireland has the fastest growing economy in Europe right now which is pretty flipping impressive if you ask me. Love from Ireland! 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
@American Crusader no we don't. We have crumbling infrastructure. Shit education and the ratio of deficit to GDP is on the rise we don't have a high-speed rail
@@0000x0000referenced Public education in the US is better than Ireland and slightly worse than your average OECD average, for public schools. Don't even get me started on college, way better than the entire rest of the world for the most part. And despite what you may think GDP to debt ration isn't that high, it's like a 5th of the size of Japan's debt, for example. Also high speed rail determines quality of life averages since when
Seán Mac Uaitéir Because they’re fellow human beings, no matter what you call it, killing is killing. The best way to get your point across and isn’t some romanticized version of rebellion, but peaceful collective action in solidarity with others.
Robbie Johannson Maybe tell that to the British who were burning down cities and comitting mass murders left right and center. The Irish didn't have a choice in this matter did they? It was either fight back or be murdered by the British who were never going to give them independence.
@@hedgehog3180 No while the atrocities committed were terrible( more so on the British side, though the IRA did do things like killing soldiers who surrendered and POWs also). We definitely started the war of independence(justifiably so IMO).
I'm English and like most English people now we are different people to those who fought and colonised Ireland. We're sorry about the past and what happened.. or at least I am. At the same time, most people on both sides want to move forward in a democratic way. Ultimately, Ireland and the UK are similar. We both like to drink a lot, we have similar outlooks and respect freedom of speech and all that stuff, so we'll always be friends I hope. Brexit has complicated things and is one of the reasons I voted to remain. The peace in Northern Ireland is too important to risk damaging, sad to see so many British people not realising that. Peace and love to my Irish cousins and friends, we aren't enemies, regardless of what our governments did or said in the past.
My great grandfather was part of the ira in Dublin Castle he was found out fleeing to the US (I just bought the book on Revolutionary Ireland by Ruddy really good)
@@ethanrattle4848 No he wasn't. he was fighting an invading, occupying force that not only had no business in the country but that was killing innocent people for the sake of it. They attacked military targets, using guerilla warfare tactics. They did what they could and unlike the British, they didn't kill innocent people on purpose.
I know you only do Real History. But I'd damn sure love to hear you do one about the Alternate history of Kaiserreich or just Ireland in Kaiserreich. Great video as always man.
I was born on a Dublin street where the royal drums did beat, And those loving English feet they tramped all over us, And each and every night when me father came home tight He'd invite the neighbors outside with this chorus: Come out ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man, Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders, Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away From the green and lovely lanes of Killashandra. Come tell us how you slew them poor Arabs two by two, Like the Zulus they had spears and bows and arrows, How you bravely faced each one with your 16-pounder gun, And you frightened them poor natives to their marrow. Come out ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man, Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders, Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away From the green and lovely lanes of Killashandra. Come let us hear you tell how you slandered great Parnell, When you thought him well and truly persecuted, Where are the sneers and jeers that you bravely let us hear When our heroes of '16 were executed? Come out ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man, Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders, Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away From the green and lovely lanes of Killashandra. Well the day is coming fast and the time is here at last, When each yeoman will be cut aside before us, And if there be a need, sure me kids would sing, "Godspeed, " With a verse or two of Stephen Behan's chorus: Come out ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man, Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders, Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away From the green and lovely lanes of Killashandra!
And now Instead of "Come out ye black & tans" & fight me like a man, You wait till shopping centre's are full of "Women & Kid's" before hiding round the corner waiting to press the detonator,
@American Crusader "WOW" Such a short statement with so many mistakes. How can you reply to something that makes no sense, here's some helpful advice. A Joiner measures twice & cuts once. Guess what I'm trying to say Is basically Type It, Read It, Read It Again, then send,
craig james Wales was annexed and incorporated into England in the 16th century. I included this as foreshadowing for Ireland getting incorporated in the 19th century.
@@JohnDRuddyMannyManThe Act of Union in 1536 and 1542 between Wales and England, made the Principalities and lands of the Marcher Lords of Wales a unified country in its own right. Thus marking a border between Wales and England. Putting the English flag over Wales implies that we are not a country in our own right and our only nationality is "English". You wouldn't see Scotland being represented as England ever, only as the UK. Sorry about the nit-pick, it's a very good video. Just a proud Welshman making sure we're not forgotten.
Me: Asks an Irish person about the war of independence and why there is a North and a South Ireland. Irish Person: Its a very long and complicated story, a lot of history to know. Me: Yeah but how hard is it to really understand. Me: *watches this video*...hmm I have to watch this several more times now.
My grandmas house was burned down. Great great grandpa kicked off titanic shipyard for being catholic. Cousin shot in the head by a protestant sniper when she was 21. Mud thrown all over dresses during their first communion. Im American though my grandpa was shot bu a german sniper and met my grandma in belfast while recovering. Came back to kentucky after getting married at at patricks catherdral went back to kentucky. Grandma paid for entire family to come over.
The Conquest of Ireland arguably wasn’t fully completed until the Act of Union in 1800 when the Kingdom of Ireland (after centuries of constitutional and regime changes) was forcibly merged into the British state (though our civil service and courts remained separate, and we retained our legislative representatives). Those representatives forced to sit in London instead of Dublin, but went back to Ireland in 1919 and declared independence in a reconstituted Irish Parliament (copying the Hungarian walkout of the Austrian parliament in the 1860s). European history is very complicated as you can imagine ..
I’m from ulster, born in Newry, half of my family is Irish and half is British Irish, most is catholic. My grandfather, a quartermaster in the Irish army. Passport processed in Dublin, therefore, I am Irish. I dont know why I sent this
5 лет назад+3
Now the partitioning of Ireland is coming back to haunt Britain since it is the big sticking point with leaving the EU.
I might add that it wasn't a potato famine in which crops of potatoes were spoiling or not growing it was a famine in the sense that all of the potatoes were being exported from Ireland creating unnatural starvation
My dad was involved in the Irish War of Independence *in the 1990’s,* fighting for the british side. He was against the entire thing, including his entire platoon, but had to fight anyway because of orders. During this war a song called “Zombies” by the Cranberries was being played everywhere in Ireland, from bars to the radio (where he would have been in danger if he went to them). What’s ironic is that everyone in my dad’s platoon, including himself, would be playing this song every single day wanting the war to stop. There’s also another less popular song about this war where a British man blows himself up in order to save Irish prisoners; however they just laughed at him for doing such a thing. Unfortunately I forget who wrote that song.
I served in NI in the 70's. I've never heard of the War of Independence in the 1990's. However, I have heard of "The Troubles". Don't inflate. It's not helpful.
Another term on the treaty was that all TDs in the Dail had to swear an oath of allegiance to the British Monarchy. Dunno about you but no way would I swear an 'oath of allegiance' to some rich person with a crown who happened to be born into the right family
"We serve neither King nor Kaiser but Ireland." - Banner on the front of the GPO during the Rising (not sure of the loc'n. -- might have been Liberty Hall.)
@ Defending their homeland? Didn't know that the tans were 100 percent Irish but you learn something new every day. As for the ira targeting women and children, did you not watch the video? It was British forces who committed reprisal attacks on civilians, not the IRA. "Hid pedophilia". Once again, didn't happen with the old IRA, although I will say I have heard disturbing stories about the British royal family.
come out ye black and tans intensifies I was born on a Dublin street where the royal drums did beat, And those loving English feet they tramped all over us, And each and every night when me father came home tight He'd invite the neighbors outside with this chorus: Come out ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man, Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders, Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away From the green and lovely lanes of Killashandra. Come tell us how you slew them poor Arabs two by two, Like the Zulus they had spears and bows and arrows, How you bravely faced each one with your 16-pounder gun, And you frightened them poor natives to their marrow. Come out ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man, Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders, Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away From the green and lovely lanes of Killashandra. Come let us hear you tell how you slandered great Parnell, When you thought him well and truly persecuted, Where are the sneers and jeers that you bravely let us hear When our heroes of '16 were executed? Come out ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man, Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders, Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away From the green and lovely lanes of Killashandra. Well the day is coming fast and the time is here at last, When each yeoman will be cut aside before us, And if there be a need, sure me kids would sing, "Godspeed, " With a verse or two of Stephen Behan's chorus: Come out ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man, Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders, Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away From the green and lovely lanes of Killashandra.
I’m an American and my great grandfather fought for the IRA during the fight for Irish independence. I have to thank you for educating me about Irish history, otherwise I would have never been as connected with my family as I am now.
Independence from Britain is the most common type of national holiday in the world.
Ray Last OOF
Ray Last - Bull Shit. Any proof for that??!
@@TimSmyth23 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_independence_days
I did not count - but indeed it looks like it plays in the same league of New Year's Day and Christmas.
Utter fucking nonsense
I have to defend myself as I am British, but all I can say is that the UK is just another European country and we are all as guilty as each other of screwing over other countries.
This man deserves a Nobel Prize for figuring out how explain Irish politics
Simple, Go read books.
You read,
Don't be rude
@Rowan O'Mullane couldntve said it better myself
@Zoran Milovanovic ehhh... it’s not that easy to just read a book because a lot of the times books can have their own bias basedon the author
At 26 seconds you showed the statute of liberty brown instead of green. Very good detail as back then when lady liberty was brand new she didn’t tint green but instead brown.
YourFriendlyKiller It’s the little details that count.
she was copperish bronze. or shiny brown. lol
Jordan Kelly I guess thats what the French thought of Americans when they sent them this XD
shallow and pedantic
@@giladpenn Who is?
Ireland: So we're going to be a free nation?
Britain: *Well yes, but actually no*
The North is still British
@@kamanashiskar9203 yep
@@kamanashiskar9203 nope it's not British, it's not part of Great Britain. Hence the name; 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'
@@CD_GO Well, if you live in the UK as a citizen, you are British.
@@kamanashiskar9203 Couldn’t be further from the truth, I live in Northern Ireland, I’m an Irish Citizen and have always had an Irish Passport. Technically speaking, people from Northern Ireland are still Irish.
How many Bloody Sundays are there at this point?
Quet00 almost as many as there are national holidays celebrating independence from Britain.
@@raylast3873 British can kill on weekdays too...
Ray Last so 100billion
Jesus christ see that one in Croke Park no thanks mate
@Shane Gallagher
Yeah it's not like the IRA ever bombed innocent civilians to try and force the UK to give in to Irish facisim. There was plenty of motivation to take British out it just didn't work, and by the way Wikipedia isn't a reliable source.
Thank you for including Hungary, your pronouncation of our capital was spot on with the "sh". We really appreciate it. You have really good videos.
ye gave us Langos, we give ye respect.
Ireland:*brethes*
Britan:HiPiTy HoPiTy Ur LaNd iS nOw My PrOpReTy
Ya... We kinda did that everywhere but I guess it's kinda cool that we owned half the world at one point lol
Any country*
@@itsme-sn5gi Fr how tf did you go from most of the world to one island
oh probably because the people were afraid of the war crimes
@@SCP--cy7cd technically we own quite a few islands around the world still
*_When we go on Night patrol, we hold each others' hands! We're the British army and we're here to take your land!_*
I've got a brand new shiny helmet, and a pair of kinky boots
James Baker I got a new flak jacket and a lovely khaki suit
Nick Gerr we are the British army and we are here to take your land!
You know the country had some work to do socially when calling an army gay was considered an insult
@@Philip-b9r When I was 10 maybe
Nice job, in 12 minutes you did what my history teacher couldn't in three years
Listens to a pro ira video and thinks she understands Irish history 🤣
@@gazzanorth4373 where do you learn irish history from? the british? if so wouldn't that be british history?
All I’m hearing from this is that the IRA fought for their independence and the English effectively responded with vicious slaughter and near genocidal tactics.
aye that's it
yes
I'm english and even i have to agree with you tho taking over while everyone one else was at war is a bit snakey out response definitely caused a much larger responsec
@@MrLorenzovanmatterho bloody sunday ???
@@vno23 Yeah, which one? The firefight in Londonderry in 1972 or the failed attempt to destroy British intelligence in Dublin 1920
Can you imagine not fighting for your independence?
-most colonies in south east asia
no we burmese are fighting against britisher.
we have BIA burma independent army kick the britisher out of Burma.
@@BoBo-yn4xf keyword:most
Mg Saw the Burmese kept fighting and killing random people in villages for land
Guam
Americans: THE TREES ARE SPEAKING VIETNEMESE
Russians: THE SNOW IS SPEAKING FINNISH
Brits: THE GRASS IS SPEAKING GAELIC
*irish
*irish
@@dayman7061 technically the same thing
@@ciaran1659 technically the same thing
Adam Wilson So technically Scotland and Ireland are the same?
*come out ye black&tans intensifies*
FROM THE GREEN AND LOVELY LANES OF KILLISHANDRA
Crossmaglen where the fire burns through
@joseaca show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders
Has there been a bus in Ireland we're this hasn't been sang?
A conquered people shouldn't talk shit.
Anyone who found this interesting should read Tom Barry's book for a first hand walk through of how the West cork IRA single handedly forced the truce from the British government. I believe the us army studied it to help them in their efforts in Vietnam.
As an American who has enjoyed all of your videos on our country's history, I'm glad to see you made 1 over Irish history John!
He's done about the same amount of each country
He has 3...
@@michaelcastellano588 Ok guys chill out. I'm sure he didn't go through all his videos to count them. His point was he was pleased to see one about Ireland.
Good grief! I had absolutely no idea... I'm born in Belfast (1950), Irish father & French mother. We came back to France when I was 4 ; so I suppose I'm French. It hurts my soul to see how much the Irish people have suffered. God be with you and bless you all. 🐩
Hey Manny Man, thanks for this round up. Just spent a week in Dublin with my Irish literature class, and watching your videos helps to cement the themes we covered.
Love from Ireland! We greet anybody kind. Hope you had a good time, because our weather is our problem in Ireland!
@@galaxyred7 shut up, I love Irish weather.
this is the best video about the history of the IRA. It took me about 50 minutes to capture everything and appreciate all the excellent smart drawing, but the history search is the best there is in YOU TUBE.
THANK YOU!
OMG this is so clear and informative. Can't believe it took me ages to see this channel. Great job, dude.
*Easter Rising*
British Gov: Just lock them up and keep this under raps.
British Army: EXECUTE THE TRAITORS!
British Gov: What the hell man! You're turned them into martyrs!
British Army: Whoops!
British Gov: This might lead to a full-on war of independence or a Irish civil war!
*Both wars happen*
British Army: We fucked up, I mean we REALLY fucked that up!
Derrick Bridges
Freedum?
It’s freedom y’all forgetting your grammar lessons
Derrick Bridges so
I have offended you by saying the other way to spell the word freedom?
Derrick Bridges ??!!!???
Derrick Bridges I dint even mention a word about Ireland
@Derrick Bridges Enough, you drank too much guiness, sir!
Could you imagine not having the French help you
-this post was made by the American gang
@@godlovesyou1995 also many Irish people were drafted to the British army. The help we got from Germany was next to none
@Rule no
@@SaddamHussein-69 yes those people had the sense to battle the fascist evil despite politics. You are right, Germany gave little help besides weapons but it is still important to remember.
@@CoolioXXX52 Rule is kind of correct. The U.S. was losing in many battles and it was after France sent aid that the U.S. started seeing more victories against the British.
However, France only sent aid because they saw that we started to win key battles. While they were not the only reason the U.S. won it's independence, it is quite obvious that without France, independence would've been pretty much impossible to achieve
@@nicholask7566 no not really. America has always been the most powerful country on earth, every other country that isn't united states are scrubs
"... thus cementing partition on the island"
Oh Gee, sounds like *troubles*
We were not actually taught the reason for the first Bloody Sunday in school. Very informative and very well researched
As an Irish-American, I had to go to the doctor after this, as my erection lasted longer than 4-6 hours
An Irish-American ? How dare you ? wtf!!! The only"history" you people have is absolutely disgraceful and you know it. Get your own house in order first ; btw that means get tRumpty OUT & now!!!. Then maybe we can talk about your “origins”.
That was a joke, so please shut up.
And btw, I am from MA, and in no way do we like trump here
Dude, chill. What's wrong with Irish-Americans? Are you trolling?
@ISS600 no , he probably asian
This is amazing! As an Irish girl living in London this is my first time hearing the real story! So proud to be IRISH. Long Live Eire!
I'm glad to see you finally making some money Ruddy. Most people don't know or do not appreciate the work you put into this. Research is one thing, but illustration every 3 seconds over a video takes TIME without a full studio!
Love Ireland from Hungary
I literally just woke up to watch this
Judging by your name you must have watched before going to school
@@breadman3954 nah, I made this when I was like 13. I haven't had the willpower to ever change the name XD
Not exactly Britain's most glorious moment, apparently, Churchill defended the use of counter terror in Ireland. No wonder it seems to be brushed under the carpet in history lessons in Britain
Churchill did a lot of horrendous things that no-one ever talks about. Can't have the illusion being shattered, can we?
He sent the military to deal with the Welsh miners strike in 1910,killing 2.
@Christiank 353 get out of here with your Bengal famine bollocks thats been proven wrong fucking thousands of times
UK Ball when you fucking loyalist bastard?
Some of the UK's antics in Ireland can be compared to some of America's actions over the years, that just get brushed under the carpet. Who has heard of the Philippine American War for example? This was a war over whether the Spanish American War was fought for Philippine independence or whether it would be an American colony. The Americans did horrible things like putting the local community into concentration camps
Being from Ireland this video cleared up what most people dont know. Thank you
my great grandad was part of this... im so proud
Really love these videos. Do you think you'll do videos about the medieval conflicts between England and Ireland?
HistoricalMinds definitely!
@@JohnDRuddyMannyMan its a really good idea, also maybe something about how the Romans never fully invaded Ireland, (although looked like they were going to colonise it at one point, possibly explaining why the Roman city of Chester was so big to prepare for the invasion). However one key point to think about with the supposed 'english' invasion of Ireland is that it wasn't anything of the kind. It was a Norman invasion, as England itself was invaded and conquered by the Normans in 1066. When the Irish invasion is going on over 90% of the country was owned by Norman French, and the English themselves were slaves in their own country. Northern England had closer ties to Ireland than the South as they were both Viking colonies.
Having been in Northern Ireland in 1990, to visit family in Derry, I learned very quickly how scary the Para 1's were. My grandfather fought them when he was young. He also fought for the U.S. in the Pacific, during WW2. He was in his 40's by then. I lean towards Michael Collins, cause that is how I was taught.
Not as scary as IRA death squads
Claudy, Kingsmills, La Mon, Bloody Friday...
I would stipulate that the death squads of the UVF and UDF were just as terrifying.
“We are the British army and we’re here to take your land!”_ kinky boots lyric
I am half Irish half Scottish and I believe the republic were right and that independence was key. I myself have been to the GPO where you can see the bullet holes in the pillars.
~ just some irrelevant half Irish half Scottish boy
Connolly was half Irish half Scottish and so was Margaret Skinnider. 👍
I like to believe I am fully Irish, though being born in N.I. Also The bullet holes in the pillars are amazing, I saw them as well
@@antseanbheanbocht4993 Connolly was 100% Irish. He was just born in Scotland.
@@apemangeezer6969 What part of the island were you born on? Is there a moat dividing the island from the northern and southern parts? A wall perhaps? If you were born on an island named Ireland, it stands to reason that you're Irish. I figure that's simple enough to understand.
@@georgelazenby3607 We need more people that think like you
Quality videos lad keep up the good work 👍🏽🇮🇪
Alright
Now the Civil War
@English comment passing by no the Irish civil war
English comment passing by he already has the American civil war check it out it’s one of his best
There was an English civil war to
This is something India and Ireland have in common. The war of independence from Britain. Love Ireland from India. 🇮🇳❤️🇮🇪
Even the flag color is same😂😇
Shivam Tyagi Love from Ireland, India! You guys seem very kind. Also we both have very similar flags lol
@@transformrecruitment7068 Alt right be gone!!
Come out ye black an tans, come out and fight me like a man. Show you're wife how you win medels down in Flanders. Tell her how the IRA made ya run like hell away, from the green and lovely lanes of Killishandra.
Just a quick question what’s 26+6
One
@Paddy O'Prey that's Côte d'Ivoire
The wee northern Ireland is still British 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@Lew 286 you have it wrong, its 26 places that have freedom, and 6 places that want and deserve it
The book is a class idea , idk how many times I've paused the video just to try and get into the illustrations 🤔not a bad Xmas present for any young people out there .(not even paid to say this , swear)
Yay can’t wait for the next vid!!!!🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
As an Irish person, I thank you for putting a spotlight on our wee island.
God, the Irish are relentless. An island full of badass men and women. Long live Ireland 🇮🇪❤ 🇧🇩
I love your channel keep up the great stuff!!
Can you imagine the republic of south africa going to war with britain for independence?
- this post was made by an Afrikaner
I would.
Rhodesia gang
Before there was even a Union of South Africa:
Two Boer Wars delivered the message, I think. No need to have another one.
South Africans or the white colonizers?
Come out, ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man!
Zoran Milovanovic you aren’t even Irish stfu😂😂😂
@@prisonmike1139 ikr English prick
It was the bloody IRA using hit and run guerilla war tactics so that shit song doesn't even make sense
@@lordcharlesthomas fuck of ye
Otto von Steinberg when the British invaded us millions of people died. They are way worse than the Irish Republican Army
"Go home British soldiers go home"
HAVE YA GOT NO FUCKING HOMES OF YER OWN!
@@a-drewg1716 for 800 years we've fought you without fear, and we'll fight you for 800 more!
@Kent the north will reunite with the south in less than 50 years. Brexit will effect them badly, the Catholic population is lowly rising. When Northern Ireland and Scotland leave your finished.
TheNotoriousNoah you’ll never ever beat IRA
@@inactive3772 so take a tip, and leave us while you may
Seeing the last thirty seconds, and thinking about how Brexit is going now, gives me chills...
Could you imagine forming a Republic immediately after winning independence from the British?
-This post was made by USA Gang 🇺🇸
Could you imagine your Republic turning into a nation that is today probably more reviled worldwide than the Brits were? Oh. Sorry. America. You let us all down.
Could you imagine not being a republic and being replaced as the undisputed world hegemon? This post was made by the US Gang.
America is a democratic republic, not a democracy, could you imagine not knowing your countries political ideologies
Imagine living in a world where a rotten empire ruins the lives of millions by drawing random lines on a map, like a puzzle! Oh wait, that really did happen.. 🤭🇬🇧
-posted by US gang 🇺🇲
@@bebos1262 isnt that what the gringos did when they cut mexico in half?
"come out ye black and tans..."
The brithis black and tans ruthlessly killed irish civillians so no
@@championjosh3536 nope thats right, infact the IRA killed Michael Collins.
And fight me like a man
@gamescentrel they didnt do that in the 70s and 80s though, did they?
IRA commited various massacres of civillians, most infamous being the Kingsmill massacre. During the troubles the IRA murdered more Irish civillians than the British Army.
Brilliant way for kids to learn about irelands history thank you
And we've come full circle with Brexit. There's still healing wounds over The Troubles and now we might see a hard border in Ireland. The short sighted thoughts of that initial vote might stir up yet another bloody moment.... but at least England will get control of the sinking ship away from the EU.... even though the UK voted around 98% of the time with EU laws passed.
Well if worst comes to worst then at least well get another go at the ira
Brexit will bite the UK in the butt.
The UK made the right decision. “Brexit” will be a success. It will take a while due to the current climate but we will get there. The border is a problem because the EU is making it a problem. The sooner the people in Ireland realise that the better. I believe the RoI will also leave the EU.
@@noodlyappendage6729 this didn't age well Lmao
@@rollingtim2164 Why do you say that?
Careful now, down with that sort of thing
The war resulted from the showing of a blasphemous filum.
I've had my fun, and that's all that matters
This was in my recommended as I was listening to Drunken Sailor
Thisrussianmanisplanningsomething
I cannot thank you enough for this omg, test tomorrow and just finally understanding Irish independence
Thank you John, very cool!
Please do the Korean War
yes indeed my supreme leader
Kim Jong-un GREAT LEADER CAN YOU GIVE ME FOOD PLEASE
he has
@@nickhueper2906 No he hasn't, a little summary in the Vietnam War video does not count
Hey look its my old friend Kim Jong poop
Fantastic video, really well written and illustrated.
If you ever do the Glorious Revolution....well, that would be glorious.
Mr. Ruddy does a fabulous job doing these history videos, keep it up, man!
England:our national anthem is hard
Ireland:That’s cute
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That comment is fucked up .
Can you imagine not gaining full independence after your revolution
-America intensifies
Can you imagine being America.
- Non superstate shitehole intensifies.
American Crusader I heard Ireland has the fastest growing economy in Europe right now which is pretty flipping impressive if you ask me. Love from Ireland! 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
@American Crusader no we don't. We have crumbling infrastructure. Shit education and the ratio of deficit to GDP is on the rise we don't have a high-speed rail
@@0000x0000referenced Public education in the US is better than Ireland and slightly worse than your average OECD average, for public schools. Don't even get me started on college, way better than the entire rest of the world for the most part. And despite what you may think GDP to debt ration isn't that high, it's like a 5th of the size of Japan's debt, for example. Also high speed rail determines quality of life averages since when
Can you imagine needing the help of the other 2 biggest empires in the world at the time to barely gain independence?
This whole war plays out like a tragedy. So many chances for reconciliation and peace not taken by both sides, it’s a shame.
Typical Canadian.
Why would we reconcile with the boot of imperialism?
Seán Mac Uaitéir Because they’re fellow human beings, no matter what you call it, killing is killing. The best way to get your point across and isn’t some romanticized version of rebellion, but peaceful collective action in solidarity with others.
Robbie Johannson Maybe tell that to the British who were burning down cities and comitting mass murders left right and center. The Irish didn't have a choice in this matter did they? It was either fight back or be murdered by the British who were never going to give them independence.
@@hedgehog3180 No while the atrocities committed were terrible( more so on the British side, though the IRA did do things like killing soldiers who surrendered and POWs also). We definitely started the war of independence(justifiably so IMO).
Thanks it helps to understand 🇨🇮🇨🇮
I'm English and like most English people now we are different people to those who fought and colonised Ireland. We're sorry about the past and what happened.. or at least I am. At the same time, most people on both sides want to move forward in a democratic way. Ultimately, Ireland and the UK are similar. We both like to drink a lot, we have similar outlooks and respect freedom of speech and all that stuff, so we'll always be friends I hope. Brexit has complicated things and is one of the reasons I voted to remain. The peace in Northern Ireland is too important to risk damaging, sad to see so many British people not realising that. Peace and love to my Irish cousins and friends, we aren't enemies, regardless of what our governments did or said in the past.
Well said!
My great grandfather was part of the ira in Dublin Castle he was found out fleeing to the US (I just bought the book on Revolutionary Ireland by Ruddy really good)
Wow what a penis.
Mine helped raise funds and send guns from Chicago. Up Clare!
@@ethanrattle4848 No he wasn't. he was fighting an invading, occupying force that not only had no business in the country but that was killing innocent people for the sake of it. They attacked military targets, using guerilla warfare tactics. They did what they could and unlike the British, they didn't kill innocent people on purpose.
@BootyEnthusiast nah it's just because we're superior
terry phidaheights No first to New York then to Michigan
I especially love the "Many Irish people "began to believe" these men died for *something*" part.
Brilliant lecture! Concise but not simplified. Thanks!
This meme was made by THE CAIRO GANG
Tobo delete your account.
@@bluechurchowl actually im from argentina
“We are the British army and we’re here to take your land”
As a Brit, I can confirm that on night patrols we hold each others hands
I know you only do Real History.
But I'd damn sure love to hear you do one about the Alternate history of Kaiserreich or just Ireland in Kaiserreich.
Great video as always man.
"Down with this sort of thing!" "Careful now!"..... LOVE the FATHER TED reference!
"What's next, a Parliament for Scotland?" Little did they know...
I was born on a Dublin street where the royal drums did beat,
And those loving English feet they tramped all over us,
And each and every night when me father came home tight
He'd invite the neighbors outside with this chorus:
Come out ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man,
Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders,
Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away
From the green and lovely lanes of Killashandra.
Come tell us how you slew them poor Arabs two by two,
Like the Zulus they had spears and bows and arrows,
How you bravely faced each one with your 16-pounder gun,
And you frightened them poor natives to their marrow.
Come out ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man,
Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders,
Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away
From the green and lovely lanes of Killashandra.
Come let us hear you tell how you slandered great Parnell,
When you thought him well and truly persecuted,
Where are the sneers and jeers that you bravely let us hear
When our heroes of '16 were executed?
Come out ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man,
Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders,
Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away
From the green and lovely lanes of Killashandra.
Well the day is coming fast and the time is here at last,
When each yeoman will be cut aside before us,
And if there be a need, sure me kids would sing, "Godspeed, "
With a verse or two of Stephen Behan's chorus:
Come out ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man,
Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders,
Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away
From the green and lovely lanes of Killashandra!
Let’s see who wins a boxing match Ireland or Northern Ireland.Put money on Ireland
And now Instead of "Come out ye black & tans" & fight me like a man, You wait till shopping centre's are full of "Women & Kid's" before hiding round the corner waiting to press the detonator,
@American Crusader Speaking as an outsider, What do you think of the human race.
@American Crusader "WOW" Such a short statement with so many mistakes. How can you reply to something that makes no sense, here's some helpful advice.
A Joiner measures twice & cuts once. Guess what I'm trying to say Is basically
Type It, Read It, Read It Again, then send,
@American Crusader what about scots
0:03 Wales is not part of England. Sad to see Welsh people constantly forgotten/misrepresented in most forms of media. Cymru am byth!
craig james Wales was annexed and incorporated into England in the 16th century. I included this as foreshadowing for Ireland getting incorporated in the 19th century.
Still, erasure of Wales is wrong and exactly what the English want. Cymru Am Byth!
@@JohnDRuddyMannyManThe Act of Union in 1536 and 1542 between Wales and England, made the Principalities and lands of the Marcher Lords of Wales a unified country in its own right. Thus marking a border between Wales and England. Putting the English flag over Wales implies that we are not a country in our own right and our only nationality is "English". You wouldn't see Scotland being represented as England ever, only as the UK.
Sorry about the nit-pick, it's a very good video. Just a proud Welshman making sure we're not forgotten.
Karl Wilson England is Welsh by law bitch
I like how this he does not take any sides and is just here to tell history
And to think I spent 3 years studying Modern Irish History in an Australian University to not learn as much as you covered in this vid!!!
how
Me: Asks an Irish person about the war of independence and why there is a North and a South Ireland.
Irish Person: Its a very long and complicated story, a lot of history to know.
Me: Yeah but how hard is it to really understand.
Me: *watches this video*...hmm I have to watch this several more times now.
My grandmas house was burned down. Great great grandpa kicked off titanic shipyard for being catholic. Cousin shot in the head by a protestant sniper when she was 21. Mud thrown all over dresses during their first communion. Im American though my grandpa was shot bu a german sniper and met my grandma in belfast while recovering. Came back to kentucky after getting married at at patricks catherdral went back to kentucky. Grandma paid for entire family to come over.
These are awesome. More please. Haitian Revolution, Anglo-Ashanti Wars, Italo-Ethiopian War, Nat Turner Revolution. All those
Micheal Collins was a real genius, the movie about him was really good.
I know we have had a SHIT STORM of a past but I love Ireland from England.
How long did it take you to mak this video? Also great video, gained a sub!
The Conquest of Ireland arguably wasn’t fully completed until the Act of Union in 1800 when the Kingdom of Ireland (after centuries of constitutional and regime changes) was forcibly merged into the British state (though our civil service and courts remained separate, and we retained our legislative representatives). Those representatives forced to sit in London instead of Dublin, but went back to Ireland in 1919 and declared independence in a reconstituted Irish Parliament (copying the Hungarian walkout of the Austrian parliament in the 1860s).
European history is very complicated as you can imagine ..
Get that UK flag off the isle of man 😂
Jokes aside recently found your channel and loving it! Keep it up
when will tommy shelby come in
when will tommy shelby come in
@Master Yoda the isle of man is a British dependant. Not a part of the UK
I’m from ulster, born in Newry, half of my family is Irish and half is British Irish, most is catholic. My grandfather, a quartermaster in the Irish army. Passport processed in Dublin, therefore, I am Irish.
I dont know why I sent this
Now the partitioning of Ireland is coming back to haunt Britain since it is the big sticking point with leaving the EU.
I might add that it wasn't a potato famine in which crops of potatoes were spoiling or not growing it was a famine in the sense that all of the potatoes were being exported from Ireland creating unnatural starvation
My dad was involved in the Irish War of Independence *in the 1990’s,* fighting for the british side. He was against the entire thing, including his entire platoon, but had to fight anyway because of orders. During this war a song called “Zombies” by the Cranberries was being played everywhere in Ireland, from bars to the radio (where he would have been in danger if he went to them). What’s ironic is that everyone in my dad’s platoon, including himself, would be playing this song every single day wanting the war to stop.
There’s also another less popular song about this war where a British man blows himself up in order to save Irish prisoners; however they just laughed at him for doing such a thing. Unfortunately I forget who wrote that song.
Why did he join the army then?
Seán Mac Uaitéir He was a high school dropoff that was literally forced to join the army by his father.
He didn't blow himself up, he threw himself on an IRA bomb.
Spicy Leprechaun Stuff It had been 7 years since I last heard it, the memory was vague.
I served in NI in the 70's. I've never heard of the War of Independence in the 1990's. However, I have heard of "The Troubles". Don't inflate. It's not helpful.
Another term on the treaty was that all TDs in the Dail had to swear an oath of allegiance to the British Monarchy. Dunno about you but no way would I swear an 'oath of allegiance' to some rich person with a crown who happened to be born into the right family
"We serve neither King nor Kaiser but Ireland." - Banner on the front of the GPO during the Rising (not sure of the loc'n. -- might have been Liberty Hall.)
10:06 Not the old woman!
Still one of my favorite videos on youtube
Can you please do a video on the Iranian revolution please! Thank you!
5:04 ah yes the major scottish cities of glasgow, edinburgh, aberdeen and oban
🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪 I am proud of my Irish heritage
And I'm proud of my British heritage.
what about all your other heritage Karen?
I'm proud of of the fact that we're Northern Irish and not Irish or British.
@@Scottx125Productions fuck off to London
@@NorthernIrishman ok gain Independence
"Come out, ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man!"
@ and the black and tans were criminals and war veterans that the British government let them do what ever they wanted to the Irish.....
@@gibby8540 the irish were enemies of britain at the time. Perhaps irish people shouldve thought twice about fueling u-boats and ignoring the blitz
@ and perhaps the British shouldn't have provoked one of their closest neighbours but o well look wa happend
@ Defending their homeland? Didn't know that the tans were 100 percent Irish but you learn something new every day. As for the ira targeting women and children, did you not watch the video? It was British forces who committed reprisal attacks on civilians, not the IRA. "Hid pedophilia". Once again, didn't happen with the old IRA, although I will say I have heard disturbing stories about the British royal family.
🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪GO IRELAND!!!🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
come out ye black and tans intensifies
I was born on a Dublin street where the royal drums did beat,
And those loving English feet they tramped all over us,
And each and every night when me father came home tight
He'd invite the neighbors outside with this chorus:
Come out ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man,
Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders,
Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away
From the green and lovely lanes of Killashandra.
Come tell us how you slew them poor Arabs two by two,
Like the Zulus they had spears and bows and arrows,
How you bravely faced each one with your 16-pounder gun,
And you frightened them poor natives to their marrow.
Come out ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man,
Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders,
Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away
From the green and lovely lanes of Killashandra.
Come let us hear you tell how you slandered great Parnell,
When you thought him well and truly persecuted,
Where are the sneers and jeers that you bravely let us hear
When our heroes of '16 were executed?
Come out ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man,
Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders,
Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away
From the green and lovely lanes of Killashandra.
Well the day is coming fast and the time is here at last,
When each yeoman will be cut aside before us,
And if there be a need, sure me kids would sing, "Godspeed, "
With a verse or two of Stephen Behan's chorus:
Come out ye Black and Tans, come out and fight me like a man,
Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders,
Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away
From the green and lovely lanes of Killashandra.
@BoiBoi XD he doesn't need to be. He can be as proud as anyone else
U didnt have to right out the whole song lol
Lie down Croppy.
2:09 ohhh you don’t mean the Apollo 11 astronaut.
I’m an American and my great grandfather fought for the IRA during the fight for Irish independence. I have to thank you for educating me about Irish history, otherwise I would have never been as connected with my family as I am now.
I thank your grandfather 👍👍🇮🇪
@terry phidaheights yeah, that bastard who fought for his Democratically elected government
@terry phidaheights he never mentioned the civil war. I'm anti-treaty on principle, and pro-treaty practically.
terry phidaheights My Great-grandad left just before the civil war. He had to get away from it all.
Same hear my mom is from Galway Ireland but I’m from USA and my great grandfather fought to
Such an interesting part of history!
Why aren't they teaching this in german schools? Cutting down the WW2 section to just 1 1/2 jears