21st November 1942
On 21st November 1942, sappers of 61st Divisional Engineers carried out work on a new road, which meandered through the hilly countryside in Co. Londonderry.
The United States Army teams Tech and Yarvard lined up for an American Football exhibition game at Sandy Bay Playing Fields, Larne, Co. Antrim in 1942.
Co. Londonderry
During the Second World War, the Sperrin Mountains, Co. Londonderry were a hive of activity. They served as a training ground as well as a hazard for aircraft.
20th November 1942
On 20th November 1942, Sappers from the Royal Engineers in Northern Ireland with 61st Infantry Division took a break from cutting a new road in the Sperrins.
In November 1942, sappers from 61st Divisional Engineers began cutting a new road through the Sperrin Mountains from Templemoyle near Dungiven, Co. Londonderry.
14th November 1942
The hold of the Italian vessel S.S. Scillin could hold around 300 prisoners but more than 800 were on board when it departed from Tripoli in November 1942.
Soldiers with connections to Northern Ireland were on P.O.W. transport ship S.S. Scillin when it came under attack from the Royal Navy on 14th November 1942.
The Second World War brought many changes to life in Northern Ireland. The arrival of the U.S. military in 1942 introduced Ulster people to American football.
On 14th November 1942, 'Hale' took on 'Yarvard' in Belfast's Ravenhill Stadium. It was the first game of American Football in the European Theater of Operations
11th November 1942
On 11th November 1942, members of the Royal Engineers erected a pair of Bailey Bridges across the River Blackwater at the Caledon Park Site in Co. Tyrone.
Co. Tyrone
During the Second World War, the area around Caledon, Co. Tyrone saw use for training allied troops including British, American, and Belgian forces.
10th November 1942
On 10th November 1942, Sergeant Hugh McManus of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve died near Le Havre, France. He was born in Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry.
