Belfast
On 26th January 1942, the first elements of the United States Army arrived at Dufferin Dock, Belfast. Assembled dignitaries welcomed soldiers and officers.
Whitla Street, Belfast during the Second World War
During the Second World War, north Belfast was one of the first areas marched through by members of the U.S. Army entering the European Theater of Operations.
26th January 1942
On 26th January 1942, the first American troops to enter the European Theatre of Operations arrived in Belfast at Dufferin Dock in the north of the city.
Garmoyle Street near Belfast Docks was a hive of activity on 26th January 1942 as the first elements of the U.S. Army marched towards the railway station.
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York Road Railway Station, York Road, Belfast during the Second World War
With the arrival of the first U.S. Army troops in January 1942, each GI received a 'Pocket Guide to Northern Ireland' to help them adapt to new surroundings.
On 26th January 1942, the first elements of the United States Army arrived in Northern Ireland, beginning their time in the European Theatre of Operations.
Causeway Road Bushmills Co. Antrim
The Giant's Causeway on the Co. Antrim coast remains one of Northern Ireland's top tourist draws, just as it was for American GIs during the Second World War.
The 1942 'Pocket Guide to Northern Ireland' issued to all American troops in Ulster contained a photograph of the No. 16 tram on the Donegall Road, Belfast.
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During the Second World War, the Harland Wolff Ltd. Shipyard in Belfast built and repaired many naval vessels despite sustaining damage in the Belfast Blitz.
Co. Down
During the Second World War, the Mourne Mountains, Co. Down provided a training ground for troops as well as a hazard to military planes on training exercises.
