Civil war erupts over treaty disagreement in Ireland, dividing forces within the country.

Following the Irish War of Independence, tensions escalated over the Anglo-Irish Treaty, dividing Irish nationalists. Pro-treaty forces, led by the government, favored the agreement for establishing the Irish Free State, while anti-treaty forces, led by the IRA, opposed it, as they sought a fully independent republic. Disagreements over the terms of the treaty resulted in a civil war in Ireland. The conflict primarily unfolded between the Irish National Army (pro-treaty) and the anti-treaty IRA, leading to a fierce and bloody struggle across the country. Cities like Dublin became battlegrounds, witnessing intense fighting between the factions. The civil war deeply fractured Irish society, causing significant casualties and destruction. The civil war in Ireland had lasting impacts on the nation, entrenching divisions that would shape Irish politics for generations. The conflict also left a legacy of bitterness and resentment among the Irish populace. It took years for the wounds of the civil war to heal, leading to a complex and nuanced understanding of Irish identity and nationalism. #Ireland #CivilWar #AngloIrishTreaty #IrishNationalArmy #IRAAntiTreaty #IrishHistory