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
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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.
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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.
Published 15 months ago by chris
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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. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. M. D. Brocket
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A Shocking and revealing story
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. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. A. F. Millership
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There was no court-martial convened post war to adjudicate on personnel who had allegedly deserted the Irish defence forces. Read more
Published 21 months ago by MN POW
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Spitting on a soldier's grave
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. Read more
Published 21 months ago by ethel
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A work of fiction
This book is a work of fiction.
Its full of lies and made up stories.
It claims the "Irish Navy" rescued wounded British soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk even though... Read more
Its full of lies and made up stories.
It claims the "Irish Navy" rescued wounded British soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk even though... Read more
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