Between 1942 and 1944, the Hotel Pickie, Bangor, Co. Down became an American red Cross Club where many of the US troops could socialise while on leave.
WarGen began with a conversation between Dan Snow and James Holland. Co. Antrim native Shane Greer explains more about preserving World War Two memories.
Keady Mill, Keady, Co. Armagh
Keady, Co. Armagh
Keady Mill was one of many in southern Co. Armagh. Established by William Kirk in the 18th century, it would see use by both British and American troops.
Kilbroney Forest Park, Rostrevor, Co. Down
80 Shore Road, Rostrevor, Co. Down
Kilbroney Estate in Rostrevor, Co. Down saw much use during World War Two first by British and American troops and then as a German prisoner of war camp.
Killicomaine Prisoner of War Camp, Portadown, Co. Armagh
Killicomaine Road, Portadown, Co. Armagh
The Killicomaine Prisoner of War Camp stood on the grounds of Killicomaine Castle or Irwin's Castle running onto Collen's Lane, now called Princess Way.
Killyleagh War Memorial, Killyleagh, Co. Down
Shrigley Road, Killyleagh, Co. Down
The Killyleagh War Memorial in Killyleagh, Co. Down stands at the castle in the historic town. The marble plaque commemorates those who died in conflicts since World War One.
Kinnegar Prisoner of War Camp, Holywood, Co. Down
38 Kinnegar Road, Holywood, Co. Down
Kinnegar Prisoner of War Camp stood on the site of Kinnegar Barracks, Holywood, Co. Down. In February 1945, 9 German POWs staged a daring escape attempt.
La Délivrande War Cemetery, Normandy, France
Douvres, Normandy
La Délivrande War Cemetery is the final resting place of 13 men with connections to Northern Ireland. They died during fighting in the Battle of Normandy.
On 16th March 1942, an American Liberator AL577 came down in bad weather near Jenkinstown in the Dundalk vicinity of Louth. 19 young airmen were on board.
