On 30 July, Free State forces launched an attack to take Bruree. The Dublin Guards attacked the town from the southeast, supported by armoured cars and an 18-pound field gun. The Republicans held out for five hours until Free State artillery was brought into action. At least 13 Free State soldiers and nine Anti-Treaty fighters were killed in the action and more were wounded before the Free State troops secured Bruree. The IRA commander knew how important Bruree was to the defence of Kilmallock and drew up plans to recapture the town using three armoured cars, trench mortars and machine guns. On 2 August, Republicans captured Patrickswell south of Limerick. The armoured cars then attacked Bruree, taking Free State forces by complete surprise.
Attacker: IRA (Elements of the 1st Kerry Brigade)
Defender: Free State (Elements of the Dublin Guards)
5 turns
Players: 2 OBA: None Night: No
Unit Counts:
Squads: A:13.0 D:6.0
AFVs: A:3 D:1
Guns: A:0 D:0
Misc Rules:
No hills, Bldg V6 fortified and not a Rowhouse. Stream is flooded.
Map Board(s):
41
Overlays:
NONE
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