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No, they might have been neutral but still had to be careful of stray German bombers.
That is very strange, because an ex Luftwaffe pilot in Germany in 1968 told me that he found Belfast Docks easily because the lights were on in Southern Ireland and
the outline of the border could be seen. I would rather believe a German bomber pilot
than the message you have posted. As a matter of interest my Dad was on guard on Belfast Docks when they were bombed by the Germans, and said the bombers came in from the direction of Southern Ireland. Where he was on guard there were big whisky vats that were peppered in shrapnel and the whisky poured into the dock.
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Where there Lights over Ireland during 2nd world war?
What does 'lights over Ireland' mean?
Were there blackouts in US during world war 2?
Yes
Why did NZ have blackouts during World War 2?
In case the Japanese (or other enemies) decided to bomb or attack. It's hard to spot places at night, if all the lights are turned out.
What is the World War 2 blackouts?
The blackouts were a government mandate telling people to keep their curtains drawn and use the absolute minimum of lights at night. This reduced the visible 'targets' for invading German bombers.
Were there German troop in Ireland during the war?
No. Ireland was neutral during the second world war.
How did car lights effect World War II?
Car lights played a large part in the blackouts and air raids that took place along the US coast during World War II. Specifically, towns along the cost had to make sure that no light could be seen from the water. That way, if the Germans tried to bomb the coast, they'd have no idea where they were, or what target they might have hit.
Did Ireland cooperate with German forces?
No. Ireland was neutral during World War II.
In World War 2 why did the blackouts cause more deaths than the bombings?
Because the bombers had bombed their before and the London people did not invent blackouts then.
Were you evacuated from northern Ireland during world war 2?
No
Was Ireland in World War 1 or World War 2?
Ireland was part of the British Empire during World War I so was technically part of the war, though many people did not support it while others joined the British Army. Ireland was neutral during World War II.
Who was the Taoiseach of Ireland during the emergency?
In Ireland the Emergency was the name given to World War II. During that time Eamon De Valera was Taoiseach.
Why do you have black outs?
Electrical blackouts happen because storms cause damage to our sources of electrical stations or lines. Blackouts in World War 2 happened because nations had started using airplanes to drop bombs on coastal areas and towns or cities. The Blackout consisted of having all street lights, business lights, porch lights, car lights, window lights off or blocked by dark drapes or shields. This made it harder for pilots to see targets in these areas.
