Timeline (The Emergency)

June

 * June 24 - De Valera gives in to Churchill's request to join the war against Nazi Germany, realizing that it would be in his country's best interests to aid the British. He tells Churchill he will have the Dáil vote on it.
 * June 25 - A vote is held in the Dáil to decide whether or not to join Britain in the war against Nazi Germany; the majority votes "yes".
 * June 26 - De Valera makes an announcement to the Irish people officially declaring war on Nazi Germany. De Valera explains his and the Dáil's reasoning in the address, stating that it was in the best interest for Ireland. He began ordering his generals to prepare their troops for transport and combat.

July

 * Luftwaffe begin bombing British and Irish cities; Battle of Britain begins. Irish ships are sent to aid the British in Malta.