Gun running for Casement in the Easter rebellion, 1916

By Karl Spindler

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Embark on a perilous journey across treacherous seas where a clandestine crew risks everything to deliver arms in support of a nation's fight for freedom.

Genres

History - European History - General History - Warfare

Released

2014-04-22

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Summary

"Gun Running for Casement in the Easter Rebellion, 1916" by Karl Spindler is a historic, early 20th century tale of secrecy and peril. It depicts a covert mission to smuggle weapons from Germany to Ireland, aimed at fueling the Easter Rising against British dominance during World War I. Readers are taken into the world of secret planning, and an ocean voyage filled with danger, led by a determined German naval officer and his crew. The story begins with Reserve-Lieutenant Karl Spindler being called upon for a critical, secret assignment. Spindler pulls together a volunteer crew to man a mysterious ship. These events unfolds against the wild weather, building suspense for the important and risky challenge ahead. Spindler is aware of the mystery and treachery of their undertaking, alluding to the high political stakes with Sir Roger Casement and the dream of Irish independence.