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Ireland Pardons WWII Deserters Who Fought Hitler

About 4,500 left neutral Irish army to fight with Allies

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 12, 2012 5:38 PM CDT

(Newser) – Ireland remained neutral during World War II, but about 4,500 of its soldiers didn't: They left the Irish army and joined the Allied forces fighting Hitler. For that, the government branded them deserters, published their names, and forbade them from holding public sector...   Read full story »

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