Political views over Ireland's future divided Irish soldiers who fought for the British Army at the Battle of the Somme, with some continuing to be affected by it after World War One ended. Some fought to defend the UK and others believed that Ireland would be granted independence once the war was over. Many Irish nationalist soldiers who survived the Somme were left with a deep sense of shame and betrayal. Tap the link in BBCNews’s bio for more on this story. #Somme #BattleoftheSomme #BBCNews