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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
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While there are many causes for which a state goes to war, its fundamental object can be epitomized as that of ensuring the continuance of its policy -- in face of the determination of the opposing state to pursue a contrary policy. In the human will lies the source and mainspring of conflict.
- Sir Basil H. Liddel-Hart
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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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