Why were both sides of the Irish Civil War so evasive when it came to the death of Michael Collins? Why were they still trying to effect cover-ups as late as the 1960s? Determined to find the truth despite the trails of deception left by many of the key players. The author looks in detail at the evidence.
Previous researchers have tended to concentrate on the reminiscences of survivors. The author instead focuses on information that appeared in the immediate wake of the ambush, before attempts could be made to conceal the truth.
He also examines newly released material. He has carried out a forensic analysis of the ambush site based on photographic evidence of the aftermath.
These investigations have unearthed significant new evidence. This evidence seriously questions the version of events currently accepted by historians.
An interesting investigation into one of the Civil War’s great mysteries.