Spindler, Karl 1887-1951 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Gun Running for Casement in the Easter Rebellion, 1916" by Karl Spindler is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the clandestine operations surrounding the transport of arms and munitions from Germany to Ireland in support of the Irish Easter Rising against British rule during World War I. It details the preparations, the secrecy involved, and the dangerous maritime journey undertaken by a crew led by a German naval officer. The opening of the text introduces the main character, Reserve-Lieutenant Karl Spindler, who is unexpectedly summoned by his chief for a top secret mission. As he gathers a crew of volunteers for the expedition aboard the mystery ship, the events unfold against the backdrop of inclement weather, highlighting the tension and anticipation of a significant undertaking. Spindler reflects on the mystery and danger associated with their mission, hinting at the larger political ramifications as it involves Sir Roger Casement and the Irish independence movement. The atmosphere is set for a high-stakes adventure filled with espionage and military intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-04-22 E-text prepared by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) Original publication data not identified Ireland -- History -- Easter Rising, 1916 Casement, Roger, 1864-1916 DA Original publication data not identified 21015834 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45454 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45454 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134037.0 45454