When the U.S. Military came to Bristol
Welcome to this site, which is dedicated to researching and sharing the experiences of the US military in Bristol in the Second World War and the Bristolians who provided them with a home.
Personal Stories
What was the experience for the young American men and women arriving in Bristol? And what was it like to have your city taken over by the US Army? Stories from Americans stationed in Bristol and Bristolians’ experience of GIs.
Interactive Map
A map showing many of the locations in Bristol that were used by US military personnel.
Using the guidl app, visit and learn about key US army sites in Bristol in WW2.
In the Newspapers
What did the local papers say about Americans at the time? And what didn’t they say?
WW2 Bristol Guide
A copy of the guide book given to US military personnel to inform them about Bristol.
Talks
I am available for local history talks
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List of Units
A list of American Army and Air Force units that were stationed in and around Bristol.
Books
A number of excellent history books have included a section about the Yanks in Bristol. Here’s a comprehensive list – although please do add to it if you can. Also, the many websites with their own stories.
Can you help?
If you have your own story you can share, please email it to YanksinBristol@gmail.com
Photos and videos
A selection of photos of servicemen, photos and film clips from WW2 and current pictures of places where Americans once made their home.
External links
An ever-growing list of links to stories from other sites. Links to stories about the US Military in Bristol and in other parts of Britain in the Second World War.
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