Irish Men and Women in the Second World War
Richard Doherty
Praise for the new edition of Irish Men and Women in the Second World War
"Distinguished military historian and MHS member Richard Doherty, whose father served in the 9th (Londonderry) HAA Regiment during the Second World War, has spent almost forty years researching the contribution of Irish men and women during the War. Based on his extensive research from a very wide range of sources, including personal interviews with many who are sadly no longer with us to share their experiences, this latest much revised edition of Irish Men and Women in the Second World War will be welcomed by all with an interest in the wartime activities of Irish men and women who served in every theatre of War at sea, on land and in the air ... For all intents and purposes this is an action packed potted history of World War Two woven around inspiring accounts of the deeds of Irish men and women. In addition to a useful general index, it has separate lists of units, ships, etc and individual names ... Irish Men and Women in the Second World War is a must have for all with an interest in World War Two and is highly recommended." Brig (Retd) Clive Elderton CBE (The British Military History Society Bulletin, May 2021)
"A long anticipated updated edition of a much acclaimed work." (Ireland's Genealogical Gazette, February 2021)
Praise for the first edition of Irish Men and Women in the Second World War
"A fine addition to our knowledge of the war, as moving as any account will always be when it lets unassuming survivors speak to us." Ian S. Wood (History, 2001)
"Very detailed and meticulously annotated, showing evidence of painstaking research." (An Cosantóir, 1999)
"There is tale or two to be told of the Irish in the Second World War – indeed, perhaps far too many; which is why [this book] is so impressive." Kevin Myers (The Irish Times, 1999)
"A marvellous read, beautifully written and covers all the Services as well as civilians." James Lucas (Blackthorn: Journal of the Royal Irish Regiment, 1999)
