Why didn't Ireland Fight in World War 2? (Short Animated Documentary)

Summary by Krater

This video explains why Ireland remained neutral during World War II, detailing its strategic position, diplomatic pressures from Britain and the United States, and the eventual post-war consequences.

From the video

Answers: Why did Ireland stay neutral in World War II?

• Irish neutrality during World War II
• Anglo-Irish relations in WWII
• Eamon de Valera's foreign policy
• Plan W

What it concludes

• Ireland stayed out of World War II because the public was overwhelmingly pro-neutrality and the government's priorities were avoiding being bombed and maintaining trade with Britain.
• Declining Churchill's post-war offer of Northern Ireland was driven by de Valera's distrust of Churchill, fear of triggering a civil war, and lack of consultation.
• Ireland's wartime neutrality left the country internationally isolated, facing delayed entry into the United Nations and strained relations with the UK.