Irish in the Italian Campaign, 1943-45: Men and Women of Ireland in one of the Second World War's Toughest Theatres

Irish in the Italian Campaign, 1943-45: Men and Women of Ireland in one of the Second World War's Toughest Theatres by RICHARD DOHERTY


Authors
RICHARD DOHERTY
ISBN
9781036124083
Published
Binding
Hardcover
Dimensions
156 x 234mm

More Irish personnel served in the Italian campaign than in any theatre of the Second World War. The greatest numbers were in the Army but airmen and sailors also played important roles. From the first actions in Sicily on 10 July 1943 until the German surrender in Italy on 2 May 1945, Irish personnel were in the front line. Those in the combat support services also gave outstanding service, as did medical officers, nurses and chaplains. Many were decorated. At least one was recommended for a posthumous Victoria Cross and there were numerous awards of the DSO, DCM, MC and MM as well as Mentions in Despatches. For most there were no decorations, only the Italy Star; and the service of many was marked only by a headstone or a name on a memorial. Their stories are equally inspiring and deserve to be told whether they were tankmen, gunners, sappers, signallers, infantry or the faithful members of support services such as drivers and mechanics or nurses who were often under threat from air attack or artillery fire. At the other end of the spectrum, many of the commanders, including General Montgomery, Admiral Cunningham and Field Marshal Alexander were also Irish. Drawing on personal memoirs, published works, official records and interviews with veterans, as well as his own in-depth knowledge of the Italian campaign, Richard Doherty reveals the service of Irish units and Irish personnel of all ranks and throughout the campaign, especially during the major battles. AUTHOR: Richard Doherty is recognized as Ireland's leading military history author with over 30 published works to his credit. He is the author of A Noble Crusade: The History of the Eighth Army 1941-1945 and The Thin Green Line: The History of the RUC GC (published by Pen and Sword, 2004). He has worked on radio series including The Sons of Ulster and The Siege Chronicles. and TV series, including Who Do You Think You Are? 32 b/w illustrations
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