Navy.ca's Fallen Comrades

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



If disconnectedness is the real enemy, then the combatants we target in this war are those who promote it, enforce it and terrorize those who seek to overcome it by reaching out to the larger world.

Our strategic goals, therefore, are to extend connectivity in every way possible, but only in a manner which promotes justice as much as order.

- Thomas P.M. Barnett, "The Pentagon's New Map

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Military Word Of The Day
COP
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Combat outpost


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Today in Military History

June 7



1855:

Bombardier T. Wilkinson, Royal Marine Artillery, awarded the Victoria Cross, Sebastopol


1872:

Governor General's Foot Guards: Civitas et Princeps Cura Nostra (Our country and ruler are our concern)


1917:

MESSINES, 1917, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 14 June 17): 19 mines exploded, 9 miles of front stormed, 6400 prisoners taken


1944:

Capture of Port-en- Bessin, (47 Royal Marine Commando)




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