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The shovel is the brother to the gun.

- Carl Sandburg, American poet, biographer, and Spanish-American War veteran. A soldier in combat quickly learns that digging a hole to hide in offers better protection than using his weapon.

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Military Word Of The Day
EdO
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education objective


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Today in Military History

June 2



1916:

MOUNT SORREL, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 13 June 16)


1917:

VC won by William Avery Bishop, Royal Flying Corps, near Cambrai, France


1953:

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II




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