Brownlow HQ Museum
The story of American Troops in Lurgan during WWII
Brownlow HQ Museum
The story of American Troops in Lurgan during WWII
Brownlow HQ Museum
The story of American Troops in Lurgan during WWII
Introduction and History
In December of 1941, America entered World War Two. A few weeks later, on
January 26th 1942 the first contigent of the MAGNET force - about 4,000 troops
- set foot on European soil, disembarking at Belfast, marking the beginning
of the USA's involvement in Europe.
Hundreds of thousands followed, with a US Army population of 120,000 based in Northern Ireland at it's peak, creating great excitement amongst the local population.
HISTORY OF BROWNLOW HOUSE
BROWNLOW HQ MUSEUM
BROWNLOW HOUSE TOURS
