Ford's survival in a city embroiled in war

The early years of production at the Ford plant in Cork coincided with an era of instability and turmoil.

The decision to build the plant was made 12 months after the 1916 Rising, and it began operations during the War of Independence.

For Henry Ford, business was business and he was always keen to keep politics separate, although he was a devoted pacifist who took an interest in world affairs.