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



Canadians are, for the most part, the descendants of armies, officers and men, and every generation of them has stood up to battle.
- Songs of the great Dominion Intro., xxi 1889

- William D. Lighthall

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ambulance loading point


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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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