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You ask, what is our aim? I can answer in one word. It is victory. Victory at all costs. Victory in spite of all terrors. Victory, however long and hard the road may be, for without victory there is no survival.

- Prime Minister Winston Churchill

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Military Word Of The Day
OPCOM
:
operational command


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Today in Military History

January 22



1879:

Six companies of the 24th Regiment are annihilated at Isandhlwana, following this defeat British Regiments no longer carry colours in the field. 8 VCs and 9 DCMs won at Rorke's Drift


1901:

Death of Queen Victoria


1944:

ANZIO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 22 May 44)




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