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- Napoleon Bonaparte

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Today in Military History

October 24



1903:

A Special General Order authorizes the formation of the Canadian Signaling Corps.


1943:

TORELLA, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 27 Oct 43)


1944:

SOUTH BEVELAND, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 31 Oct 44)


1951:

The 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment is heavily attacked near Hill 355 (Little Gibraltar) in Korea




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