| More than 65,000 Puerto Ricans served in the U.S. armed forces during the war, most of them as soldiers garrisoning U.S. bases in the Caribbean. |
| The rest were necessary for garrisoning Ireland and the colonies, and providing security for Britain. |
| In particular the traditional roles of the British army of garrisoning the empire and fighting in Europe were ceasing to be relevant. |
| The Foreign Office held that garrisoning the islands would be too provocative. |
| Thirdly, Richard was to give four major castles to Philip and pay the cost of garrisoning them, along with other compensation. |
| John Williams, the Archbishop of York, took charge of the castle on behalf of the king, and set about repairing and garrisoning it at his own expense. |
