Ireland's Soldier Sons

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1. Which Northern Ireland-born soldier made a speech to his troops in Iraq that was lauded by a US President? Tom Collins Tim Collier Tom Collier Tim Collins

2. When a tyrant is on the loose and threatening to conquer a continent, you need men of special courage and leadership skills. Which Dublin-born leader harried his foe's armies through several countries and finally defeated his nemesis at one of the most talked about battles in military history? Gerard Brandon James Carlisle Arthur Wellesley Ambrose Everett Burnside

3. "Who dares wins" might be a motto as appropriate on the field of sport as the field of battle. Which sportsman born on the island of Ireland became one of the most highly decorated officers in the British Army? Paddy Ashdown Blair Mayne William Massey Harry Ferguson

4. From soldier, to statesman, to president; which Irish native fought for the freedom of an adopted country, became one of its best military commanders, and went on to become its President? John Philip Holland Hans Sloane Woodrow Wilson Chaim Herzog

5. The Irish have always been lauded for their skill and bravery in battle. In the 13th Century, the English monarch King Edward I recruited Irish soldiers to serve in the 100 Years War against France. Which other enemies of England were they also used to counter? The Dutch The Vikings The Danes The Scots

6. From freedom fighter to policeman and politician: Which Irishman also got heavily involved in another country's civil war? Some say he fought on the wrong side. Theobald Wolfe Tone Sean T. O'Kelly John Boyle O'Reilly Eoin O'Duffy

7. He was exiled to Tasmania for opposing British rule in Ireland, but then fled to America where he became an outstanding military commander. Which native of Wexford formed a brigade of expatriate Irishmen to fight for the Union Army? Richard Hennessy Thomas Meagher Michael Corcoran Claude Aughinleck

8. An army recruited in Ireland fought for Cromwell during the English Civil War. True False

9. He joined the British Army as a lowly ensign and rose through the ranks to become a Lieutenant Colonel and an appointment as Governor of one of Britain's overseas territories. Which soldier was also the last commander-in-chief of a soon-to-be independent former colony? Guy Carleton Eric Dorman Smith Chris Patten Louis Mountbatten

10. From cabin boy to captain, to Admiral, which Irish-born sailor became a national hero in a South American country? William Pitt Sean O'Casey John Brown William Brown