Orange, Green and Khaki by Tom Johnstone

Orange, Green and Khaki by Tom Johnstone

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50,000 Irishmen died in World War I - all of whom were volunteers. The Irish were mobilized in three divisions - the 10th, the 16th and the 36th as well as in the traditional Irish regiments. This book looks at these regiments and their activities during the 1914-18 war.

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Orange, Green and Khaki by Tom Johnstone

Nearly a third of a million Irishmen fought in the Great War and 50,000 died. There was a significant Irish presence in every major theatre of war. The Irish were mobilised in three divisions - the 10th, the 16th and the 36th - as well as in the traditional Irish regiments. In all, 72 battalions were raised and saw active service. While the achievements of the 36th - especially on the Somme - are well known, the stories of the 10th and 16th have remained largely untold until now. Tom Johnstone's book is the first comprehensive overview of Irish participation in the war. as such, it is a major addition not just to Irish history but to the history of war in general.
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ISBN 13 9780717119943
ISBN 10 0717119947
Title Orange, Green and Khaki
Author Tom Johnstone
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Gill
Year published 1992-11-30
Number of pages 546
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.