The battle for Kilmallock - John O'Callaghan

When theFree Statearmy captured Limerick city in mid-July 1922, Republican forces retreated south towardsCorkand made their next determined stand around Kilmallock. This area barred the way to the heartland of the 'MunsterRepublic'. In one of the largest and most intense battles of the Irish Civil War,Free Stateand Republican troops fought for possession of Kilmallock, Bruree and Bruff, with the latter two towns repeatedly changing hands. The eventualFree Stateoccupation of Kilmallock was a vital turning point in the war.InThe Battle for KilmallockJohn O'Callaghan outlines the goals of the opposing forces, assesses their respective strengths, charts the course of the combat over two weeks in late July and early August, examines key strategies, and evaluates the role of leading personalities. The book challenges inherited wisdom about the engagement and offers sobering insights into the conduct of the belligerents.