The Irish at the Front by Michael MacDonagh

"The Irish at the Front" by Michael MacDonagh is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the significant exploits of Irish regiments during World War I, particularly in France, Flanders, and the Dardanelles. It highlights the bravery and contributions of Irish soldiers, portraying Ireland's military legacy during a crucial period in history. The opening of the narrative provides a detailed overview of the Irish forces involved in the war, illustrating their composition, regimental histories, and the various battalions that formed part of the British Expeditionary Force. It emphasizes the importance of these regiments through anecdotes and testimonies from both Irish soldiers and foreign observers, setting the tone for a celebration of Irish valor and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds. The introduction also notes the widespread recognition of the Irish troops' heroism from high-ranking officials, underscoring the pride in their contributions to the larger war effort. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author MacDonagh, Michael, 1862-1946
LoC No. 16010885
Title The Irish at the Front
Credits Produced by Jeannie Howse, David Clarke and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject Great Britain. Army
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns
Category Text
eBook-No. 33222
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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