tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post1273764884878627586..comments2024-03-29T08:30:16.027+00:00Comments on TPQ: Belfast Battalion AMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00559413440743290550noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-87064315770574726212019-02-16T21:58:35.247+00:002019-02-16T21:58:35.247+00:00You could ask Dr. O'Neill on the Treason Felon...You could ask Dr. O'Neill on the Treason Felony Facebook page.Christopher Owenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05236891604706531905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-2356462786407485762019-02-16T14:40:22.901+00:002019-02-16T14:40:22.901+00:00On a different topic,where would one find the same...On a different topic,where would one find the same history on internet for Tyrone + Armagh + South Derry? An angle on the rural, same time period.kevin o'neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18350086677262810323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-73876212780107677802019-02-16T13:38:57.016+00:002019-02-16T13:38:57.016+00:00As a starting off point for people unfamiliar with...As a starting off point for people unfamiliar with this period, I certainly think it will awaken an interest. <br /><br />His blog elaborates on segments in the book, such as the shooting of Rocky Burns.<br /><br />https://treasonfelony.wordpress.com/2019/02/12/whos-that-knocking-on-my-door-75th-anniversary-of-the-death-of-rocky-burns/Christopher Owenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05236891604706531905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-64682759490919989012019-02-16T12:59:51.794+00:002019-02-16T12:59:51.794+00:00Christopher - the neat way things are read off aft...Christopher - the neat way things are read off after the event don't always reflect the untidiness that existed. For example, MacStiofain's neat three phase strategy of defence/retaliation/offensive was how he wanted to present it rather than how it was. The spoil for a fight certainly mushroomed but it was a fight with an adversary that was most provocative. Even now I don't think AMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559413440743290550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-7249510074321996442019-02-16T10:40:13.656+00:002019-02-16T10:40:13.656+00:00AM,
after the conversation with Dr. O'Neill o...AM,<br /><br />after the conversation with Dr. O'Neill on Twitter, I am willing to concede that "disingenuity" is perhaps too strong a term to describe my view on their interpretation of 1969. While I am glad they were willing to challenge the orthodox view, it never sat right with me as it seemed to imply that the future Provos were spoiling for a fight, and were happy to spread a Christopher Owenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05236891604706531905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-71122272112338858882019-02-16T08:58:12.514+00:002019-02-16T08:58:12.514+00:00As always Christopher, a great read.
One point I...As always Christopher, a great read. <br /><br />One point I would not subscribe to is the suggestion of Hanley/Miller being disingenuous. While do not know Miller but I have met Hanley and am familiar with his broader work. He might be mistaken on some things but disingenuous is not a term I would associate with him. I have no reason to feel it is any different for Miller. AMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559413440743290550noreply@blogger.com