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



As imbecilic and abhorrent as war is, unopposed war is unquestionably more horrible. At the very least-and it is little-war brings hope that evil might be defeated. Appeasement equals hopelessness.

- John M. Del Vecchio in his book 'For the Sake of All Living Things'

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Today in Military History

July 3



1868:

Stromont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders: Dileas Gu Bas (Faithful unto death)


1905:

The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment: Inter Pericula Intrepedi (Fearless in the face of danger)


1905:

The Royal Regina Rifles: Celler et Audax (Swift and bold)


1905:

The Saskatchewan Dragoons: Esprit d'Initiative


1905:

The South Alberta Light Horse: Semper Alacer


1941:

Stalin orders "scorched earth" policy


1976:

Operation Thunderbolt - the Israel Defence Force raid on Entebbe to liberate hi-jack hostages




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