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Where is the prince who can afford so to cover his country with troops for its defense, as that ten thousand men descending from the clouds, might not, in many places, do an infinite deal of mischief before a force could be brought together to repel them?

- Benjamin Franklin-1784

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Today in Military History

April 3



1917:

Major F.W. Lumsden , DSO, Royal Marine Artillery awarded the Victoria Cross, France


1943:

Corporal T. P. Hunter, 43 Commando Royal Marines awarded the Victoria Cross, Italy


1951:

KAPYONG-CHON, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 16 Apr 51)




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