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They taught me that no man could be their leader except he ate the ranks' food, wore their clothes, lived level with them, and yet appeared better in himself.

- T.E. Lawrence, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom

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Military Word Of The Day
SF
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sustained fire


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Today in Military History

September 26



1914:

Indian troops land at Marseilles


1916:

THIEPVAL, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 29 Sept 17)


1917:

POLYGON WOOD, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 3 Oct 17)


1917:

Sgt John Dwyer, 4 MG Coy, Royal Austarlian Army, awarded the VC for his actions during the third Battle of Ypres, Belgium.




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