abstract:The Black and Tans ()Focal.ie - Dictionary of Irish Terms were men from Great Britain who joined the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) as Temporary Constables during the Irish War of Independence.
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a specially recruited armed auxiliary police force sent to Ireland in 1921 by the British Government to combat Sinn Féin 爱尔兰王室警吏团; 1921年被英国政府派往爱尔兰镇压新芬党武装起义的备用武警部队