Between 17th-19th May 1944, General Dwight D Eisenhower visited Northern Ireland to inspect Infantry and Airborne troops as they prepared for Normandy.
1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers and the fighting retreat to Dunkirk
On 29th May 1940, 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers reached the safety of Dunkirk having fought a retreat against Rommel's 7th Panzer Division on the way.
Nurses from Northern Ireland worked throughout the Second World War, serving in Europe, in the Far East, and in Blitzed cities across the United Kingdom.
Victory in Europe: VE Day celebrations in Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh
In Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh, a recently returned POW declared a death sentence on an effigy of Hitler before lighting the VE Day bonfire on 8th May 1945.
Victory in Europe: VE Day celebrations in Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh
Victory in Europe Day on 8th May 1945 saw locals of Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh mix with an international crowd as they lit a bonfire to mark Allied victory.
Victory in Europe: VE Day celebrations in Portglenone, Co. Antrim
Victory in Europe Day or VE Day celebrations in Portglenone, Co. Antrim drew to a close on 8th May 1945 with the burning of Adolf Hitler and Lord Haw-Haw.
Victory in Europe: VE Day celebrations in Laurelvale, Co. Armagh
Residents of the Co. Armagh village gathered on the local sports fields to observe VE Day celebrations in Laurelvale, which involved sports and fancy dress.
Victory in Europe: VE Day celebrations in Tandragee, Co. Armagh
VE Day celebrations in Tandragee, Co. Armagh included church services, street parties, and bonfires as locals gathered to mark the end of the war in Europe.
Victory in Europe: VE Day celebrations in Cullybackey, Co. Antrim
In Cullybackey, Co. Antrim, VE Day celebrations culminated with Major SG Haughton atop a white horse leading the parade to a ceremonial fire on Reid's Hill.
