The Irish Myth of the Second World War

by Bernard Kelly

Existing at the intersection of military history, literary criticism, social history and film studies, The Irish Myth of the Second World War challenges the dominant conception of Ireland's actions during the Second World War.

While other European neutrals fostered myths of unity and solidarity during the Second World War, Eire constructed a mixed narrative of pride at neutrality combined with an eagerness to claim an Irish contribution...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1474261787
• ISBN13: 9781474261784
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 272 Pages