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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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Today in Military History

February 19

1690:

A French-Indian force of some 200 men attack the English settlement at Schenectady, New York. The assault begins at 11p.m., taking the garrison and inhabitants by surprise. After burning the settlement and massacring most of the settlers, the raider

1915:

British and French bombardment of the outer forts of the Dardanelles begun

1942:

Japanese carrier raid on Darwin, Australia

1945:

GOCH-CALCAR ROAD, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 21 Feb 45)

1945:

US troops land on Iwo Jima after 72 day bombardment

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