The Great Atlantic Air Race
'beautifully illustrated ... a treasure trove of information about the early days of flight' Connaught Tribune and Galway City Tribune
IRELAND’S FORGOTTEN LEGACY
In 1914-1918, two hundred thousand Irishmen from all religions and backgrounds went to war. At least thirty-five thousand never came home. Those that did were scarred for the rest of their lives. Many of these survivors found themselves abandoned and ostracised by their countrymen, their voices seldom heard.
The book includes:
The Irish soldier firing the first shot
The first Victoria Cross
Leading the way at Gallipoli and the Somme
North and South fighting side by side at Messines Ridge
Ireland’s flying aces
Brothers-in-arms – heart-rending stories of family sacrifice
The lucky escapes of some; the tragic end of others
The homecoming – why there was no hero’s welcome
Praise for A Coward if I Return, A Hero if I Fall
'beautifully designed' Munster Express
‘this very rich text will be read with interest by all those seeking to understand the impact of the war on Ireland and the Irish’ www.warbooksreview.com
'a stunning piece of research' Munster Express
'magnificent' Munster Express
'He [the author] writes: 'The best way to understand the Irishmen who fought in the First World War is to remember them, to finally acknowledge what they went through and allow their stories to be told.' Neil Richardson should rest easy, as he’s achieved that very feat. They shall not be forgotten.' Munster Express
'documents the life cycle of the war through the eyes of the Irish men that fought it' The Longford Leader
'heart-rending stories about bravery, family sacrifice, lucky escapes and tragic ends' Irish Post
'this very rich text will be read with interest by all those seeking to understand the impact of the war on Ireland and the Irish' warbooksreview.com
'author Neil Richardson conveys the personal experiences of the soldiers and what life was really like facing enemy lines' Irish Post
'a fascinating, and indeed, saddening read' Westmeath Independent
'a poignant and sometimes harrowing collection of personal experiences from The Great War' Sligo Weekender
This book adds another dimension to the many recent books on the Irish experience during the conflict ... Books Ireland
'It is a moving and often tragic tale ... A book to dip into and enjoy, and I would recommend it most strongly.' Books Ireland
'The O’Brien Press is to be congratulated on a very well produced book with over 150 photographs and other illustrations.' Books Ireland
'Richardson has done Irish history a great service in this book. It has helped add flesh to a growing amount of books on the Irish contribution to the first world war.' Books Ireland
'given that the first casualty of any war is the truth, any attempt to honour the Irish who fought in The Great War can only be welcomed. 'A Coward If I Return, A Hero If I Fall' is arguably the finest modern effort to record the tales of the Irish who fought in the greatest concentrated slaughter in human history.' Munster Express
‘one of the great achievements of the book is to present to the public some truly new material which has not been available before’ www.warbooksreview.com
'remarkable ... Insightful' Sunday Independent
'a moving collection of stories about Irishmen who fought in that war, backed up by photos, diaries and documents that bring us closer to these men than any book I have read before' Sunday Independent
'exceptional new publication' Westmeath Independent
'Ireland’s deliberate amnesia surrounding World War One is at last being punctured and a fine book such as this serves a key role in humanising the suffering' Westmeath Independent
'a wonderful book' Drogheda Independent
‘thoughtful comments on memory of the war and its place in Ireland today’ www.warbooksreview.com
'poignant' Westmeath Independent
'well worth the wait' Westmeath Independent
'all in all, it’s a fantastic read' Westmeath Independent
'a remarkable collection of stories' The Kingdom
'Shows an 'extraordinary empathy with a generation that is gone'' Sunday Independent
'a fascinating new book containing accounts of the activities of participants in World War I has just been released and it tells the incredible story of the involvement in the bloody conflict of three brothers from Kerry' The Kingdom Reader reviews
'An excellent book!' Derek
'At last a book that tells the truth about Ireland and a major part of our recent history' JK Flanagan Amazon.com
'fantastic reading' Five-Stars, Rebel in Blue Amazon.com
'I have now started reading the book for the third time and it makes me sad and proud for those Irishmen who fought in that war. They should never ever be forgotton - let us all know of the part our brave Irishmen played and never let us forget. Well done Neil!' Eugene
'Delighted with this book and I appreciate the fact that Neil gave a voice to my grandfather and others like him. I am really enjoying reading it every chance I can get' Ger Holligan
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