March 19, 1921. Tom Barry’s flying column of 100 Irish volunteers faces 1,200 British soldiers in what should be certain death. Through tactical genius, intimate knowledge of West Cork’s terrain, and extraordinary courage, Barry turns an impossible situation into one of the most legendary victories of the Irish War of Independence.
This is the complete story of the Crossbarry Ambush – where ordinary Irish farmers and shopkeepers outfought a professional imperial army. Discover how Barry’s split-second decisions, disciplined fighting withdrawal, and use of the landscape saved his entire column from annihilation when outnumbered 12 to 1.
From the desperate dawn alert through hours of intense combat to the miraculous escape – this is Crossbarry told in unprecedented detail. You’ll see how tactical brilliance overcame overwhelming odds and helped push Britain toward the negotiating table.
KEY TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Introduction: The Impossible Battle Begins
12:30 – Barry’s Masterstroke: Splitting His Force Against Multiple British Columns
28:45 – The Harold’s Cross Bottleneck: The Final Devastating Trap
47:20 – Aftermath & Legacy: How This Battle Changed Ireland’s Future
Credit to : Irish History