Navy.ca's Fallen Comrades

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old



This was the first time i had been in contact and killed anyone. I felt good, I felt hard. But the euphoria was nothing to do with ending another person's life. I felt good because i had not panicked, I had not let down my friends, I had reacted as a professional soldier trained by professional soldiers, and the excitement of the firefight was nothing short of fantastic. I've never taken drugs but I can't believe there is anything which can equal the thrill of battle. I loved it.

- Peter McAleese

Viewed 124597 times.
       


» Download the iPhone/iPad Military Quotes app! «


Military Word Of The Day
MCO
:
movement control organization


» Download the iPhone/iPad Military Terms app! «


Today in Military History

March 21



1918:

SOMME, 1918, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 5 Apr 18)


1918:

VC won by 2Lt Edmond de Wind, 31st Battalion, CEF (later 15th battalion, Royal Irish Rangers - British Army), Near Grougie, France (posthomous)




» Download the iPhone/iPad Military History app! «


Advertising