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The Lord God is my Armour!

- Gustavus Adolphus, refusing the steel body armour offered by his aides.
At the Battle of Lützen (where he was killed), 16. September 1632.

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Military Word Of The Day

PWOR

The Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment

Today in Military History

October 19

1935:

League of Nations votes for partial sanctions against Italy after invasion of Ethiopia

1944:

MONTO SPADURO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 24 Oct 44)

1970:

The RCR is fully deployed under the War Measures Act

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