Forgotten Heroes: Irish Casualties in the North Russian Intervention 1918 - 1919 Share:
| By: | Pat Twomey |
| Publisher: | Orla Kelly Publishing |
| Published: | May 2025 |
| Pages: | 186 |
| Categories: | Biography, History, Non-Fiction |
| Language: | English |
| On sale at: | amzn.to |
Step into a forgotten chapter of history with Forgotten Heroes, the riveting story of Irish soldiers who risked everything during the North Russian Intervention of 1918–1919. This book goes beyond traditional military accounts, breathing new life into the overlooked saga of men who faced unimaginable challenges in the frozen wilds of Northern Russia. Meticulously researched and vividly told, Pat Twomey’s narrative takes you to the shattered landscapes these soldiers once called a battlefield. Through their own letters and memoirs, their voices ring out from the past, sharing astonishing tales of grit, hope, and camaraderie amid adversity. With each page, you’ll feel the frostbite, the exhaustion, and the haunting uncertainty that marked their daily existence. But Forgotten Heroes does more than recount battles; it places these incredible journeys firmly within the turbulent swirl of early 20th-century Irish politics, revealing how global events shaped personal destinies. The personal stories found within don’t just fill historical gaps—they bring these lost heroes vividly to life, restoring dignity to those too long overlooked. Whether you're a passionate history enthusiast, a student of world conflict, or simply someone who loves discovering new corners of the past, this is history as you’ve never read it before. Forgotten Heroes promises to captivate, move, and inspire, leaving you with a profound appreciation for courage in the harshest of times and the far-reaching echoes of untold stories.
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