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The nearer the cutting off point lies to the main force of the enemy, the more immediate the effect; whereas the closer to the strategic base it takes place, the greater the effect.

- Sir Basil H. Liddel-Hart'

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Military Word Of The Day
MCO
:
movement control organization


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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)




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