The Easter Rising, 1916: British troops under fire
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The Easter Rising, 1916: British troops under fire
The Battle of Dublin : British soldiers opening fire on the Sinn Feiners, who are sniping from houses 200 yards away. Date: 1916
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Dublin Easter Fein Rebellion Revolt Rising Rule Sinn Sniper Snipers Sniping
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This powerful photograph captures a pivotal moment during the Easter Rising in Dublin, Ireland, in 1916. The rebellion, which aimed to end British rule and establish an independent Irish republic, had been raging for several days, with Sinn Feiners taking up positions in buildings and streets to engage in guerrilla warfare against the British military. In this scene, British soldiers are seen advancing down a residential street, weapons at the ready, as they come under fire from Sinn Fein snipers hiding in the houses 200 yards away. The soldiers advance cautiously, with some taking cover behind walls and others returning fire. Smoke rises from the buildings, indicating the intensity of the fighting. The Easter Rising was a turning point in Irish history, marking the end of British rule and the beginning of the Irish War of Independence. The rebellion was ultimately put down by the British military, but it galvanized Irish nationalist sentiment and paved the way for the eventual establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. This photograph provides a stark reminder of the violence and chaos that engulfed Dublin during the Easter Rising. It is a poignant and historic image that captures the bravery and determination of the soldiers and rebels involved in this pivotal moment in Irish history.
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