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

If your bayonet breaks, strike with the stock. If the stock gives way, hit him with your fists. If your fists are hurt, bite him with your teeth

- General Mikhail I. Dragomirov, "Notes for soldiers" 1890.
(Monthy Python, "The Black Knight" anyone?? :)

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Military Word Of The Day

evac

evacuate

Today in Military History

June 4

1742:

The first warship is built in Canada, The Canada, was launched at Quebec City.

1869:

4e Battalion, Royal 22e Regiment: Toujours Pret (Always ready) and Je Me Souviens (I remember)

1880:

Le Regiment de Maisonneuve: Bon Coeur et Bon Bras (Good heart and strong arm)

1940:

Churchill's "We will fight them on the beaches" speech

1944:

Allies enter Rome

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