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“Dan Breen was a hard, violent man who was utterly unrepentant about killing people. This was glorified in his book, My Fight for Irish Freedom.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: Irish War of Independence
For: Those interested in Irish history and revolutionary movements.
Key quote: “Dan Breen was a hard, violent man who was utterly unrepentant about killing people.”
The host discusses the violent and complex nature of the Irish War of Independence, highlighting the actions of Dan Breen and his role in the guerrilla warfare. The mention of Breen's book, 'My Fight for Irish Freedom,' serves to illustrate the romanticized yet brutal reality of the conflict.