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When issuing orders, the formation commander must pay special attention to the clear and concise formulation of the broad missions of formations and units, and to bringing out the underlying idea of the plan he decided on ... The art of drawing up orders calls for skill in putting the concept of the operation vividly and lucidly in a few words.

- Red Army's New Field Service Regulations, 1936

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RMP
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Recognized Maritime Picture


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Today in Military History

May 18



1944:

HITLER LINE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 24 May 44)


1944:

LIRI VALLEY, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 30 May 44)


1972:

2 Royal Marines SBS parachuted alongside QE2 to search for a bomb.




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