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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old

I am surrounded by fearful odds that will overcome me and my valiant men; but I am pleased to die fighting for my beloved country.

- Gen. Gregorio H. Del Pilar(1875-1899), hero of Tirad Pass in the  Philippine-American war.

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Military Word Of The Day

SUBMA

submarine allowance

Today in Military History

June 4

1742:

The first warship is built in Canada, The Canada, was launched at Quebec City.

1869:

4e Battalion, Royal 22e Regiment: Toujours Pret (Always ready) and Je Me Souviens (I remember)

1880:

Le Regiment de Maisonneuve: Bon Coeur et Bon Bras (Good heart and strong arm)

1940:

Churchill's "We will fight them on the beaches" speech

1944:

Allies enter Rome

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