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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
COLPRO
:
collective protection


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Today in Military History

May 22



1863:

General Grant begins his siege on Vicksburg.


1944:

ROME, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 4 June 44)


1982:

Falklands Campaign - Landing at Ajax Bay - Commando Logistic Regiment RM




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