G2: In Defence of Ireland: Irish Military Intelligence 1918-45

by Walsh, Maurice

• ISBN13: 9781848890282
• ISBN10: 1848890281
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-10-01
• Publisher: Collins Pr

Summary

The Irish Military Intelligence Service is often referred to as G2. Michael Collins was the first Director of Intelligence and during the War of Independence, the IRA succeeded, for the first time, in the intelligence war against the British army and the Royal Irish Constabulary. Drawing heavily on Irish intelligence records, many disclosed for the first time, this compelling book fills a gap in the history of Irish intelligence and some twists and turns in Anglo-Irish relations.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. vii
Abbreviations	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
The Genesis and Development of the Irish Army Intelligence System	p. 23
Post-Civil War Strategic Military Planning, 1924-36	p. 85
The Army: From Nadir to Proficiency, 1936-39	p. 137
The Irish Army Intelligence System: Role, Methodology and Strategic Planning during the Emergency	p. 160
Case Studies of Individuals Involved in Pro- and Anti-Irish State Security and Maintenance of Neutrality, 1939-45	p. 211
Conclusion	p. 281
Appendices
Chronological Sequence of Events, 1918-46	p. 290
List of Principal Characters, 1930-46	p. 302
Extract from Siobhán Langford Papers, Cork Archives Institute	p. 306
Army Intelligence Reports, 1924	p. 308
G2 Cryptology: Reminiscences of Dr Hayes	p. 316
Excerpt from 'Fall Gruen'	p. 322
Bibliography	p. 331
References	p. 339
Index	p. 364
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