Navy.ca's Fallen Comrades

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

The day of parachute troops is over

- Adolf Hitler, after the heavy losses suffered by the airborne units on Crete in 1941

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Military Word Of The Day

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Today in Military History

October 9

1690:

Quebec withstands Admiral William Phips' armada consisting of 2,300 men.

1917:

POELCAPELLE

1918:

THE PURSUIT TO THE SELLE

1944:

SAVOJAARDS PLAAT, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 10 Oct 44)

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