All, Terribly sorry but unable to delete previous post on same thread. This video complements the earlier thread on the 14th Port at Southampton. An integral part to the build up of forces on D-Day was the role of the railways;
All, Forgot to mention also the train ferry that appears after 4 mins. Many people were unaware that in WW1 Soton had a military train ferry jetty alongside the Royal Pier which disappeared under reclamation. This film features the even less well known WW2 military train ferry jetty at 4 mins. It was located near to Millbrook Point ie the other end of the Western Docks next to the King George V Graving Dock. Many thanks, Kip
