{"product_id":"spitting-on-a-soldiers-grave-court-martialled-after-death-the-story-of-the-forgotten-irish-and-british-soldiers-paperback","title":"Spitting on a Soldier's Grave: Court Martialled After Death, the Story of the Forgotten Irish and British Soldiers - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Widders\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the untold story of the Irish soldiers who deserted the Irish Army to join the Allies in WWII. Branded as traitors, these brave men faced some of the war's fiercest battles and even posthumous condemnation by their own government.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeroic Sacrifices: \u003c\/b\u003e Follow Joseph Mullally, who perished on D-Day, and Stephen McManus, who endured brutal torture in a Japanese POW camp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnjust Punishment: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn about the legislative Kangaroo Court-Martial that condemned these heroes without representation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFamily Tragedies: \u003c\/b\u003e Explore the heartbreaking consequences for their families, including the children sent to abusive industrial schools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eActs of Valor: \u003c\/b\u003e Read about Gerry O'Neill's daring rescues at Dunkirk and Nicholas McNamara's perilous missions with RAF Bomber Command.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThis gripping account reveals the courage and humanity of men who defied fascism, defended freedom and democracy, and were later vilified and punished for their service. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReviews: \u003cbr\u003e\"An amazing story of heroism and betrayal.\" Irish Post\u003cbr\u003e\"an incredible tale ... the way they [the Irish government] treated the Irish soldiers is absolutely appalling\" Tom Dunne, Presenter, Newstalk 106\u003cbr\u003e\"a book to shock and one which tackles an issue some would prefer to go away ... well researched and a fascinating read\" South Wales Argus\u003cbr\u003e\"Easy to read but difficult to put down.\" Soldier Magazine \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 134\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 20, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47413312323762,"sku":"9781521078877","price":12.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/6_VVxZvD_G9781521078877.webp?v=1783536220","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/spitting-on-a-soldiers-grave-court-martialled-after-death-the-story-of-the-forgotten-irish-and-british-soldiers-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}