{"product_id":"irish-regiments-in-the-world-david-murphy-9781846030154","title":"Irish Regiments in the World Wars","description":"\u003cp\u003eOsprey's examination of the Irish Regiments and their involvement in World War I (1914-1918) and World War II (1939-1945). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe tens of thousands of Irish soldiers who fought in the British Army in World War I gained a fierce fighting reputation, distinguishing themselves at Ypres, Gallipoli, the Somme, and Palestine. On the first day of the Somme, only three divisions succeeded in achieving their objectives: the seizure of the Schwaben Redoubt by the Ulster brigade, against all the odds, vividly demonstrated how this reputation was won. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922, Irishmen continued to volunteer for the British Army in World War II. Again, their war record was distinguished; units included the famous 38th Irish Brigade who fought in North Africa and Italy, and the Irish Guards who won a total of two Victoria Crosses, 33 Military Crosses, and 90 other military medals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProviding the first concise, illustrated history of the Irish Regiments in both World Wars, this book covers their uniforms and insignia, as well as battle histories and proud service records.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Murphy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1846030153\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781846030154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Osprey Publishing (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/30\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.44h x 7.18w x 0.23d","brand":"David Murphy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48088882741503,"sku":"9781846030154","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_11c546ae-766a-4aba-b76a-9685c40ef220.jpg?v=1769107067","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/irish-regiments-in-the-world-david-murphy-9781846030154","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}