Irish Slaves of Nazis

Started by red solo cup, May 10, 2018, 06:25:12 AM

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red solo cup

The story of Irish (Neutral) Merchant seamen captured by the Germans and forced into slave labor for the duration of the war.
I had never heard of this. Learn something every day.
https://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/irish-slaves-of-the-nazis-remembered-28942912.html
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Prayerful

Yes, they were invited to join to the Nazi war effort, which at that point had only the weak IRA (harried by de Valera) and some other minor subversives. They refused, so forced labour was their lot until Germany was defeated.
Padre Pio: Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.