This meticulously researched book tells the story of the men who fought for freedom but were vilified after death. It tells the story of men like Joseph Mullally who died on D-Day, 6 June 1944, fighting with the British Army on the beaches of Normandy, a year before his court-martial. And Stephen McManus who'd already suffered torture and starvation whilst being worked to death in a Japanese prisoner of war camp. Gerry O'Neill risked his life with the newly formed Irish Navy, rescuing wounded British soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk And Nicholas McNamara volunteered to serve with RAF Bomber Command knowing it meant almost certain death. The freedoms and democratic rights we enjoy today were earned by men like these, who fought, and sometimes died, on the home front and the battlefields of World War II. The deserters from the Irish Army, who joined the Allied struggle, faced the horrors of the bloodiest war in mankind's bloodstained history. Their stories are now told, in meticulous detail, in Spitting on a Soldier's Grave. "An amazing story of heroism and betrayal." Irish Post. "An incredible tale ... the way they [the Irish government] treated the Irish soldiers is absolutely appalling" Tom Dunne, Newstalk FM
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An amazing story of heroism and betrayal. --Irish Post
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Robert Widders was born in Liverpool and studied history at the University of Hull. As the last man alive to have served in all three branches of the armed services the Royal Navy, the Army and the RAF, he is uniquely qualified to write about military history.
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By Sugar
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This is a very well written book with people who lived through these times interviewed. It is factual and very easy to read.
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a sad tale of how soldiers are treated on some occasions, those guilty and responsible should be totally ashamed, Peter
By JT
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Very dissapointed with this book,did not go into the detail I expected, seemed like a summary of old articles.
I would have expected a more in depth comprehensive book on such a contenscious issue.
I would have expected a more in depth comprehensive book on such a contenscious issue.
8 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By ethel
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It was really easy to read and I found myself getting involved with the people the author is talking about. It is well written and set out in a way that draws the reader in. Everyone should read it and become informed!!
3 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent book well written and informative,very sad subject and as usual its the shameful Policits of it all that depressed me the most. The men and their families deserved so much better.
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I bought this book for my husband who is well pleased with it,it arrived quickly and the packaging was intact,so everybody's happy.
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By MN POW
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There was no court-martial convened post war to adjudicate on personnel who had allegedly deserted the Irish defence forces. Consequently the authors assertion that these men were courtmartialled after death has created confusion as to the exact methods used post war to dismiss these service personnel. As there are other issues of contention readers might consider accessing our website to get to grips with the nuances.
Peter Mulvany BCL, HDip Arts Admin,
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Irish Soldiers Pardons Campaign (WW2)
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Peter Mulvany BCL, HDip Arts Admin,
Coordinator
Irish Soldiers Pardons Campaign (WW2)
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A very easy to read format and style. So shocking to read that a modern and a once part of the UK dealt such a cruel blow to hundreds of loyal citizens who died in the awful WW1. To CM ALL their own people after dying for the freedom of the west was toally shocking and cruel.
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