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

Having to do it for the first time in combat is a chastening experience, it gives a man religion.

- Maj-General J.M. Gavin, after his first combat paradrop 1944

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Military Word Of The Day

Joint Staff 3 (Operations and Training)

Today in Military History

July 4

1944:

AREZZO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 17 July 44)

1944:

CAEN, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 18 July 44)

1944:

Canadians capture Carpiquet

1945:

Four-power occupation of Berlin takes effect

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