The Tragedy of the Irish Civil War (Irish Independence: Episode 5)

Who was Sir Henry Wilson, and how was he shockingly murdered in 1922? Who ordered it? What was his attitude to the question of Irish Home Rule? Why has his death been compared to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, whose death triggered the First World War? How did he garner the undying enmity of British Prime Minister, Herbert Henry Asquith? What was Wilson’s reputation in Ireland then, and how has it endured to this day? And, how did Wilson’s unexpected death impact the future of Irish independence? 00:00 Who was Sir Henry Wilson? 07:29 What was his attitude to the question of Home Rule? 12:46 The final hours of Sir Henry... 19:35 Why did his murder have such huge consequences in Ireland 28:14 The situation in Northern Ireland 32:48 Who ordered the assassination of Sir Henry Wilson? 36:25 Afthermath of the killing 41:00 What happened to the assassins Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @restishistorypod   Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Social Producer: Harry Balden Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor