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To ensure attaining an objective, one should have alternate objectives. An attack that converges on one point should threaten, and be able to diverge against another. Only by this flexibility of aim can strategy be attuned to the uncertainty of war.

- Sir Basil H. Liddel-Hart

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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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