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We supplicate all rulers not to remain deaf to the cry of mankind. Let them do everything in their power to save peace. By so doing they will spare the world the horrors of a war that would have disastrous consequences, such as nobody can foresee.

- Pope John XXIII

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Today in Military History

December 6



1240:

Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev under Danylo of Halych and Voivode Dmytro falls to the Mongols under Batu Khan.


1917:

Finland declares its independence from Russia.


1917:

The Halifax Explosion


1942:

With the German Army 40 km from Red Square, the Red Army launches a counteroffensive all along the front




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