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Saying what they think of treason at home
Irish soldiers are depicted fighting on the Western front during the First World War, leaving their trenches and charging the enemy. The illustration was published shortly after the Easter Rising of April 1916, where Irish nationalist rebels rose in Dublin and were forcibly put down by British troops. The heroism of those Irish loyal to the Empire during the war and their disgust for the traitors, back home is emphasised here by the Illustrated London News
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Charging Disgust Dublin Enemy Forcibly Heroism Leaving Loyal Nationalist Rebels Treason Trenches
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the chaos and turmoil of the First World War, Irish soldiers on the Western Front were making history by their unwavering loyalty and heroism. In stark contrast to the Irish nationalist rebels who had risen up against British rule in Dublin just a few months prior, these brave men were determined to fight for the Empire that they believed in. The illustration, published in the Illustrated London News shortly after the Easter Rising of April 1916, powerfully conveys the sentiments of the Irish soldiers towards those back home who were seen as traitors. The image shows Irish soldiers charging the enemy at the front, having left their trenches with a fierce determination. Their faces are etched with focus and resolve, a stark contrast to the rebellion that was taking place in Dublin. The heroism of these Irish soldiers was not lost on the British public, who were deeply moved by their loyalty in the face of the rebellion. The Illustrated London News, in publishing this illustration, was emphasizing the disgust and disdain that many Irish soldiers felt towards those who had risen against the Empire. The soldiers' unwavering commitment to the war effort was a testament to their belief in the righteousness of the British cause, and their determination to defend it against all odds. The Easter Rising, which was forcibly put down by British troops, was a turning point in Irish history. It marked the beginning of the end of British rule in Ireland and paved the way for the eventual independence of the country. However, for the Irish soldiers on the Western Front, their loyalty to the Empire remained unwavering, and their heroism on the battlefield was a testament to their commitment to the cause they believed in.
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