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The most effective indirect approach is one that lures or startles the opponent into a false move -- so that, as in ju-jitsu, his own effort is turned into the lever of his overthrow.

- Sir Basil H. Liddel-Hart

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Today in Military History

August 28



1521:

The Turks occupy Belgrade.


1916:

Germany declares war on Romania. Italy declares war on Germany.


1918:

VC won by LCol William Hew Clarke-Kennedy, 24th Battalion, CEF, Wancourt, France


489:

Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths defeats Odoacer at the Battle of Isonzo, forcing his way into Italy.




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