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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
To retain
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(Mission/task Verb) To occupy and hold a terrain feature to ensure it is free of enemy occupation or use.


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Today in Military History

April 8



1945:

DEVENTER, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 11 Apr 45)




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