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

Airplanes are interesting toys but of no military value.

- Marshal Ferdinand Foch [Professor of Strategy, Ecole Superieure de Guerre] (circa 1911)
He was Supreme Commander of Allied forces, 1918

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Military Word Of The Day

736 Comm Sqn

736 (Thunder Bay) Communication Squadron

Today in Military History

July 28

1917:

Royal Warrant authorize formation of the "Tank Corps"

1943:

REGALBUTO, effective dates for battle honour begin (29 July - 3 Aug 43)

1944:

First use of German Mel63 rocket fighter

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