During the Second World War, life in Northern Ireland changed throughout all six counties. The blackout began, the Luftwaffe attacked, and American GIs arrived.
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. The city was an important military and industrial hub and the Luftwaffe attacked during the Second World War.
Co. Antrim in Northern Ireland was home to several large airfields used by both the British and American military throughout the course of the Second World War.
Throughout the Second World War, Co. Armagh provided an adequate training ground for British, American, and Belgian troops preparing for the battlefields.
With mountains and rugged coastlines Co. Down was an ideal training ground during the Second World War where Eisenhower addressed troops in the run-up to D-Day.
Co. Fermanagh was an important strategic base in Northern Ireland during the Second World War, particularly for the R.A.F. during the Battle of the Atlantic.
During the Second World War, Co. Londonderry hosted land, air, and sea services. In particular, the Royal Navy and U.S. Navy made use of the city and the Foyle.
During the Second World War, Co. Tyrone hosted British and American forces as they made use of rural locations for bases and for various training exercises.
Lough Neagh is the largest lake in Northern Ireland. During the Second World War, it saw use as a training ground for amphibious land, sea, and air forces.
