The United States obtained the right to build military bases in Newfoundland by the Leased Bases Agreement signed with Britain on March 27, 1941.

Although at the root of widespread suffering, the Second World War also initiated a time of great economic prosperity in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Agreement between the Governments of the United Kingdom and the United States of America relating to the Bases Leased to the United States of America

A timeline of the leased bases agreement established between Britain and the United States to create military bases in Newfoundland.

The Newfoundland Ranger Force was created in the winter of 1935 to provide government services in isolated and northern parts of the country.

Although most enlistees from Newfoundland and Labrador joined the British Armed Forces during the WWII, many also served with other Allied forces.

America's military presence in Newfoundland during WWII extended beyond bases in St. John's, Stephenville and Argentia to include smaller stations across the island.

This article is about the U-boats encountered in Atlantic waters near Newfoundland and Labrador during WWII.

Newfoundland and Labrador sent some 3,600 loggers overseas during the Second World War. These volunteers formed the Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit (NOFU)

A sketch of the life of William Charles Hodgins (1903-1982), chaplain to Newfoundland soldiers in WW II.

A look at the Royal Air Force, and the 125 Newfoundland Squadron, one of the branches of the British Armed Forces that recruited Newfoundlanders during World War II.

A look at Britain's Royal Artillery (RA), one of the branches of the British Armed Forces that recruited Newfoundlanders during World War II.

A look at the Royal Navy, one of the branches of the British Armed Forces that recruited Newfoundlanders during World War II.

Aside from enlisting in the armed forces, thousands of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians also volunteered for various organizations during the WWII.