Ireland during World War Two

The Irish during the times of 1941 to 1945 faced many difficult decisions and had to make sure any actions they took bettered their country. With World War II being the largest war the world had ever seen, involvement at any level meant a lot to a country and would shape relations with other countries for a long time to come. Ireland was torn between its hatred of Britain and its conscience when the time came to pick sides. On one hand, the Irish hated Britain to a great extent; on the other, they saw the awful wrongs of the Nazi Regime, but could not, in good conscience, side with them. In the end, though, Ireland itself chose to remain neutral, but allowed both the United States and Britain to use their ports and airstrips when needed. During this vital period in world history Ireland played its own role and shaped its future in many respects. This reviewer has read over several works regarding the role the Irish played during World War II and will be giving a general overview an...