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

The Destruction and abandonment of the ship was no sudden shock. The disaster had been looming ahead for many months, and I had studied my plans for all contingencies a hundred times...The task now was to secure the saftey of the party, and to that I must bend my energies and mental powers and apply every bit of knowledge that experience of the Antarctic had given me. The task was likely to be long and strenuous, and an ordered mind and a clear program were essential if we were to come through without loss of life.

- Ernest Shackelton: "South

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Today in Military History

July 8

1915:

Order in Council passed to increase Canadian Expeditionary Force to 150,000 men

1919:

The RCR deploy from the Halifax Garrison in Aid of the Civil Power to Glace Bay, Nova Scotia

1944:

Battle of Buron - Highland Light Infantry Despite their terrible losses, the Highland Light Infantry are proud of their first major action. Eleven soldiers were decorated for various acts of valour and inspired leadership, and Buron is eventually added to the regiments battle honours. The RHF of C holds an annual officers mess dinner in honour.

1944:

Operation Charnwood, frontal assault on Caen begins (Caen taken 9-10 July 43)

1944:

THE ORNE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 9 July 44)

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