On April 18, 1914, the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) executed a large-scale gun-running operation at Larne, County Antrim. In a meticulously planned and executed maneuver, thousands of rifles and millions of rounds of ammunition were successfully landed, intended for distribution among unionist paramilitaries. This audacious act demonstrated the unwavering determination of Ulster Unionists to resist Home Rule for Ireland, significantly bolstering the UVF's military capabilities and sending a powerful message to the British government about their resolve to remain part of the United Kingdom, escalating tensions on the eve of World War I.
