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- Edward Gibbon, 1737-1794

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Today in Military History

April 28



1915:

Galipoli Battle Honour Royal Marines


1917:

ARLEUX, effective dates for battle honour begin


1918:

VC won by Capt George Burdon McKean, MC, 14th Battalion, CEF, Gavrelle Sector (near Vimy Ridge), France


1919:

League of Nations founded




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