Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in 1944. COUNT 5
QSN1 What did the military use Southampton for during wars in the 18th century? ANS1 embarkation QSN2 In addition to wars with the French and the Boer War, in which notable war in the 18th century did Southampton play a role? ANS2 the Crimean war QSN3 What war won Southampton the title of No. 1 Military Embarkation port? ANS3 the Great War QSN4 What group of people in addition to wounded soldiers from the Great War often were brought to Southampton for treatment? ANS4 POWs QSN5 In what year did Southampton lead preparations for the Invasion of Europe? ANS5 1944