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What major event during World War II had Southampton as one of its main embarkation points?
D-Day
Battle of Britain
Operation Market Garden
Battle of the Bulge
Answer
Southampton was one of the main embarkation points for the D-Day invasion during World War II. The city played a crucial role in the planning and execution of the largest seaborne invasion in history.
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