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A defensive war is apt to betray us into too frequent detachment. Those generals who have had but little experience attempt to protect every point, while those who are better acquainted w ith their profession, having only the capital object in view, guard against a decisive blow, and acquiesce in small misfortunes to avoid greater.

- Frederick the Great

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RCO
:
range control officer


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Today in Military History

January 31



1862:

The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada is organized as the 5th Battalion, Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada


1862:

The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada: Nemu me Impune Lacessit (No one provokes me with impunity)


1919:

The Minister of Militia and Defence approves of Major-General Otter\'s Committee recommendations for the reorganization of the Militia of Canada


1945:

The Battle of Kangaw - 42 Cdo RM




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