Irish in the British Armed Forces Irish in the British Armed Forces The Irish in the British Armed Forces refers to the history of Irish people serving in the British Armed Forces (including the British Army, the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force and other elements). Ireland was then as part of the United Kingdom from 1800-1922 and during this time in particular many Irishmen fought in the British Army. Different social classes joined the military for various reasons, including the Anglo-Irish officers who thoroughly identified with the British Empire, while others, typically poorer Irish Catholics did so to feed their families or seeking adventure. Many
Armed Forces Information Service now including radio stations as well. It remained under military control until 3 November 1982, when it was renamed ERT2. In 1987, ERT2 and ERT1 were amalgamated into a single company, and ERT2 became ET2 (and later New Hellenic Television or NET). The early days of the station's existence are dramatized in the 1984 cult Greek comedy "Loafing and Camouflage" by Nicos Perakis, based on his own experience there during his military service. Armed Forces Information Service The Armed Forces Information Service (, "Ypiresia Enimeroseos Enoplon Dynameon", "YENED") was the television and radio station of the Greek Armed Forces, operating