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Military Word Of The Day

RDM

remotely-delivered mine

Today in Military History

July 24

1704:

Capture of Gibraltar, the only Battle Honour on the Royal Marines Arms

1943:

AGIRA, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 28 July 43)

1953:

THE SAMICHON, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 26 July 53)

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