The Irish War of Independence (1919-1921) (1 gen 1919 anni – 1 gen 1921 anni)

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What Happened: The Irish Republican Army (IRA) waged a guerrilla war against British forces, seeking to end British rule. The conflict ended with the Anglo-Irish Treaty, creating the Irish Free State but partitioning the island, leaving Northern Ireland under British control.

Why It Mattered Globally: This war was part of the post-World War I wave of decolonization, influencing other nations seeking freedom from colonial powers. The partition of Ireland also introduced a controversial approach to resolving such conflicts, with lasting global implications for divided regions.

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