Wherever the Firing Line Extends: Ireland and the Western Front

Traces the involvement of the Irish in World War One. The First World War was the biggest conflict in Irish history. More men served and more men died than in all the wars before or since that the Irish fought in. Often forgotten at home and written out of Irish history, the Irish soldiers and their regiments found themselves more honoured in foreign fields. From the first shot monument in Mons to the plaque to the Royal Irish Lancers who liberated the town on Armistice Day 1918, Ronan McGreevy takes a tour of the Western Front. At a time when Ireland is revisiting its history and its place in the world, McGreevy looks at those places where the Irish made their mark and are remembered in the monuments, cemeteries and landscapes of France and Flanders. AUTHOR: Ronan McGreevy is a senior journalist with The Irish Times. He writes a regular column and features, and produces video content for The Irish Times website to support his written pieces. For the purpose of this book he will be travelling around Europe as part of his work with The Irish Times and serialization of elements of this work in the Irish Times is planned. SELLING POINTS: . An expert analysis, building on the original records and primary research . Written in a clear and accessible style, by professional Irish Times journalist . Author highly experienced in this field and with a significant media track record . To be supported by video content on the Irish Times website and dedicated WW1 portal on Irish Times online curated by the author