The wartime stories of ten Ballymoney residents including the Home Front, Ballymoney’s role in the conflict, the Blitz, action on the Continent and North Africa, life as a prisoner of war and, eventually, victory. Compiled as a VHS tape in 2002, this recording was intended for episodic use as a classroom resource to support the teaching of the history of WWII.

• 0:00:00 – Introduction

• 0:04:17 – The Blackout and Coastal Defences

• 0:10:11 – At Home and School

• 0:23:59 – Wartime Shortages

• 0:34:49 – PoWs and Spies

• 0:46:32 – Surrender

• 0:51:36 – A Prisoner’s Memories

• 1:08:01 – On Death and Dying

• 1:20:23 – The Yanks in Northern Ireland

• 1:24:54 – The D-Day Invasion

• 1:27:42 – Victory

Some subject matter on this recording is not recommended for younger pupils. Teachers, parents or guardians are advised to view the video before using it in class.