The Irish on the Somme
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Irish soldiers at the Somme provide the focus of Michael MacDonagh's account of service in the First World War. Regimental history sits beside an argument about Ireland's relationship with Britain. John Redmond's introduction connects recruitment with hopes for Irish self-government and draws attention to Irishmen serving in both Irish units and other British regiments. His appeal presents participation in the war as a matter of national interest and public duty.
Faith and courage receive close attention in the discussion of life under fire. MacDonagh describes Catholic medals and scapulars, including their use by Protestant soldiers, and treats these objects as sources of reassurance. Accounts of military honours express his admiration for Irish troops.
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- Author
- Michael MacDonagh
- Reading time
- About 5 hours
- Pages
- 121
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Military History
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