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Thoughtful comments on memory of the war and its place in Ireland today... One of the great achievements of the book is to present to the public some truly new material which has not been available before. (Richard S. Grayson, Professor of Twentieth-Century History at Goldsmith’s College, University of Lon www.warbooksreview.com )
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IRELAND’S FORGOTTEN LEGACY In 1914-1918, two hundred thousand Irishmen from all religions and backgrounds went to war. At least thirty-five thousand never came home. Those that did were scarred for the rest of their lives. Many of these survivors found themselves abandoned and ostracised by their countrymen, their voices seldom heard.
The book includes:
- The Irish soldier firing the first shot
- The first Victoria Cross
- Leading the way at Gallipoli and the Somme
- North and South fighting side by side at Messines Ridge
- Ireland’s flying aces
- Brothers-in-arms – heart-rending stories of family sacrifice
- The lucky escapes of some; the tragic end of others
- The homecoming – why there was no hero’s welcome
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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As a keen Military History buff and a collector of British and Irish military Cap Badges for over 30 years, this book was recommended to me by a friend as my primary focus is on Irish Military Regiments (not surprising I suppose as I am from Northern Ireland)...
This is a well written book and is accurate in it's content and detail, it takes pride of place on my "Best read shelf".
I have a substantial library of great British and Irish Military books and would be happy to advise on what is a good book to look for...
I have no hesitation in recommending it as a great reference book on the First World War and of course our great Irish Regiments. You must read this book!
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This is a well written book and is accurate in it's content and detail, it takes pride of place on my "Best read shelf".
I have a substantial library of great British and Irish Military books and would be happy to advise on what is a good book to look for...
I have no hesitation in recommending it as a great reference book on the First World War and of course our great Irish Regiments. You must read this book!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a real gem. It uncovers long forgotten stories of Irish men who fought and died in the Great War,and also fought and returned to Ireland when hostilities ended. Some of the stories are very moving and is a must for those interested in not only WW1 but also the stories behind the people who fought in it.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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i bought this book for my husband it is not the type of book i would read myself but i flicked through a few pages and really got in to it so when my hubby went out to work i found myself reading the book the irish republic should be ashamed of what they done to these solders and their family they were real heros they went to fight a war rather than stay at home and cut turf. the republic at the moment is thinking of giving these men the credit that is due to them and not before time we have a lot to thank these men for
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