We are an authorized, direct-from-the-publisher retailer of NEW books. Our titles are ON HAND and available for immediate shipping. Table of Contents Born in the Civil War of 192223, the army of the Republic of Ireland occupied a sensitive place in the national culture for many years. In World War II, it faced the challenge of maintaining Ireland's integrity as a neutral. Post-war, it found a new role in 1960, providing troops for the United Nations intervention in the war-torn Congo; and since then has supported UN missions in the Middle East and elsewhere. More recently the border with troubled Ulster has obliged the Republic to invest in reform and modernisation. Ireland's freedom to seek examples and equipment worldwide has created an interesting progression of uniforms, illustrated in this study of Ireland's forces over 80 years. Reviews:
Martin Stubbs (Military Illustrated)
'A very interesting book on an unusual subject, little known in the UK. Bill Younghusband's plates show some very striking uniforms, from the British-influenced clothing of the 1920s to the UN blue helmets of more recent times. The text tells a fascinating story, including the Irish Forces' response to 'The Emergency', as the Second World War was known, and is very highly recommended.' John Prigent (Internet Modeler)
'Bill Younghusband's superb plates are backed up by well-chosen photographs. Recommended!'
|
