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I know war as few other men now living know it, and nothing to me is more revolting. I have long advocated its complete abolition, as its very destructiveness on both friend and foe has rendered it useless as a method of settling international disputes.

- General Douglas MacArthur

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Today in Military History

November 8



1935:

The League of Nations imposes sanctions against Itlay for actions in Ethiopia, but is incapable of enforcing them


1942:

Operation Torch: Allied landings in Morocco and Algeria


1942:

VC won by Capt Frederick Thornton Peters, Royal Navy, Oran, North Africa




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