8 Questions
Who was permitted to overfly Co. Donegal and the coast in a secret deal with De Valera?
RAF
What did De Valera secretly allow Allied airmen to do?
Return to Britain
How many fire engines did De Valera send to the north to help the local forces?
13
What did the Eire government do to the radio used by the German ambassador in Dublin?
Confiscated
How many secret radar bases did De Valera allow the RAF to establish on Irish territory?
Several
How many British citizens served in the British armed forces during the war?
Around 3,000
What did De Valera express sympathy over in relation to Hitler?
Death
Who did De Valera visit as a mark of respect to the late US president Roosevelt?
US embassy
Test your knowledge on the specific arrangements and agreements made by Duba during World War II, particularly regarding the neutrality stance and the secret deal with De Valera. Explore how these actions impacted the RAF's operations and Atlantic patrols.
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