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To throw bombs from an airplane will do as much damage as throwing bags of flour. It will be my pleasure to stand on the bridge of any ship while it is attacked by airplanes.

- Newton Baker, US minister of defense (1921)

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Military Word Of The Day
FOA
:
field operations allowance


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Today in Military History

September 15



1916:

FLERS-COURCELETTE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 22 Sept 16)


1916:

First use of tanks in World War I




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