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



I divide my officers into four classes:
the clever
the lazy
the industrious
and the stupid.
Each officer posses at least two of these qualities.

Those who are clever & industrious are fitted for the highest staff appointments.

Use can be made of those who are stupid & lazy.

The man who is clever & lazy however, is for the very highest command; he has the temperment & the nerves to deal with all situations.

Whoever is stupid and industrious is a menace and must be removed immediatly.

- Gen-Baron von Hammersteiner, Equord C-C, Reichswehr

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Today in Military History

May 4



1471:

Battle of Tewksbury


1910:

Canadian Navy was created by the Naval Service Act


1942:

Battle of Coral Sea (to 8 May 42); first naval battle fought entirely with aircraft from carriers out of each others sight


1982:

"HMS Sheffield hit by Argentinian Exocet Missile"




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