Navy.ca's Fallen Comrades

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old

We have severly underestimated the Russians, the extent of the country and the trechery of the climate. This is the revenge of reality.

- General Hienz Guderian, letter to his wife 1941

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Military Word Of The Day

FOA

field operations allowance

Today in Military History

September 15

1916:

FLERS-COURCELETTE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 22 Sept 16)

1916:

First use of tanks in World War I

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