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Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group
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To: Bilow who wrote (16492)1/15/2002 6:55:21 PM
From: maceng2  Read Replies (1) of 281500
 
Hi Bilow,

Big space in the time line. I really am surprised the source (even if pro IRA) missed it. i.e what about the time between 1939 and 1945? We jump from 1939 to 1949.

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In 1939 the IRA began a bombing campaign in English cities. This was effectively over by 1941, with relatively few attacks having occurred. With internment without trial introduced in both states in Ireland the IRA was at a low ebb during this period.

In 1949 in response to the British government's Ireland Act which reinforced partition all parties in the Irish parliament declared their unanimous opposition to partition. The same year the IRA issued an Order which forbade military action against the forces of the 26-County state.

The fact is WW2 was a big opportunity for Ireland to become united. Chamberlain have given Ireland back all her sea ports as part of his appeasement policy, Churchill would have given anything to get access to them to help defeat the U boats. Lots of sailors from this country died as a result. Lots of food and munitions got sunk too. The ill feeling in this country towards Irish intransigence was very strong indeed. Churchill never forgave De Valera, in fact during his victory speech, he had a special mention for him.

(note: 1st two links don't seem to work, rest do)

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