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The most consistently successful commanders, when faced by an enemy in a position that was strong naturally or materially, have hardly ever tackled it in a direct way. And when, under pressure of circumstances, they have risked a direct attack, the result has commonly been to blot their record with a failure.

- Sir Basil H. Liddel-Hart

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Military Word Of The Day
BWO
:
base warrant officer


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Today in Military History

January 16



1863:

The Princess of Wales' Own Regiment: Nunquam Cede (Never yeild)


1880:

The Honourable Sir Alexander Campbell is appointed Minister of Militia and Defence


1880:

The North Saskatchewan Regiment: Cede Nullis (Yeild to none)


1906:

British troops are withdrawn from the fortress at Halifax as it is transferred to Canada


1945:

THE ROER, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 31 Jan 45)




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