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Courage! Do not fall back; in a little the place will be yours. Watch! When the wind blows my banner against the bulwark, you shall take it

- Joan of Arc  (Jeanne d'Arc). 1429
In the assault on the bridge at Orleans

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Today in Military History

June 7

1855:

Bombardier T. Wilkinson, Royal Marine Artillery, awarded the Victoria Cross, Sebastopol

1872:

Governor General's Foot Guards: Civitas et Princeps Cura Nostra (Our country and ruler are our concern)

1917:

MESSINES, 1917, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 14 June 17): 19 mines exploded, 9 miles of front stormed, 6400 prisoners taken

1944:

Capture of Port-en- Bessin, (47 Royal Marine Commando)

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