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If I were asked to define leadership, I should say it is the projection of personality. It is the most intensely personal thing in the world because it is just plain you.

The qualities that distinguish a leader from other men are courage, will power, initiative, and knowledge. If you have not got those qualities you will not make a leader; if you have them, you will.

- Field Marshal Sir William Slim from an address at West Point, circa 1950:

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Today in Military History

July 3



1868:

Stromont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders: Dileas Gu Bas (Faithful unto death)


1905:

The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment: Inter Pericula Intrepedi (Fearless in the face of danger)


1905:

The Royal Regina Rifles: Celler et Audax (Swift and bold)


1905:

The Saskatchewan Dragoons: Esprit d'Initiative


1905:

The South Alberta Light Horse: Semper Alacer


1941:

Stalin orders "scorched earth" policy


1976:

Operation Thunderbolt - the Israel Defence Force raid on Entebbe to liberate hi-jack hostages




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