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Ireland's WW2 Neutrality: Isolation or Strategy?

Ireland's WW2 Neutrality: Isolation or Strategy?

Update: 2025-06-05
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In this episode, the boy are exploring Ireland's complex history of neutrality. The WWII decision is tackled in response to a audience question, highlighting its "pro-ally" nature despite limited military capacity and post-war criticism from Churchill. Hear about De Valera's controversial condolences on the death of Hitler and a prophetic 1925 call for Ireland to maintain neutrality against aerial war. This episode also covers the UK's 1975 EEC referendum, Fermanagh's changing politics, and the modern New Ireland debate, questioning neutrality's future.

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Ireland's WW2 Neutrality: Isolation or Strategy?

Ireland's WW2 Neutrality: Isolation or Strategy?