Locations

Map showing Millisle, Co. Down during the Second World War

Millisle, Co. Down during the Second World War

Co. Down

Hundreds of Jewish refugees came to the small village of Millisle, Co. Down during the Second World War where they escaped the horrors of the Holocaust.

Map showing Newry, Co. Down during the Second World War

Newry, Co. Down during the Second World War

Co. Down

Many residents of Newry, Co. Down in the Second World War volunteered for service. The town's cenotaph on Bank Parade remembers those who never returned.

Map showing Newtownards, Co. Down during the Second World War

Newtownards, Co. Down during the Second World War

Co. Down

The Second World War in Newtownards, Co. Down saw Luftwaffe bombs fall on the airfield. It was also the birthplace of a legendary founding S.A.S. member.

Map showing Warrenpoint, Co. Down during the Second World War

Warrenpoint, Co. Down during the Second World War

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The Second World War brought tragedy to Warrenpoint, Co. Down when planes collided over the town centre during a Royal Air Force demonstration.

Map showing Rostrevor, Co. Down during the Second World War

Rostrevor, Co. Down during the Second World War

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American and Belgian troops set up bases around Rostrevor, Co. Down in the Second World War and Kilbroney Forest Park saw use as a Prisoner of War Camp.

Map showing Newcastle, Co. Down during the Second World War

Newcastle, Co. Down during the Second World War

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During the Second World War in Newcastle, Co. Down, the British, American, and Belgian military passed through the seaside town as they trained in the area.

Map showing Moira, Co. Down during the Second World War

Moira, Co. Down during the Second World War

Co. Down

During the Second World War, the village of Moira, Co. Down was home to Waringfield Hospital where Allied troops based across Ulster received treatment.

Map showing Banbridge, Co. Down during the Second World War

Banbridge, Co. Down during the Second World War

Co. Down

The Second World War brought changes to Banbridge, Co. Down including the arrival of a Belgian Infantry Brigade who paraded on V.E. Day, 8th May 1945.

Map showing Omagh, Co. Tyrone during the Second World War

Omagh, Co. Tyrone during the Second World War

Co. Tyrone

Omagh, Co. Tyrone in the Second World War became a hub for the United States Military. From 1942, they had bases in castles, manors, and parks in the area.