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So long as mankind shall continue to lavish more praise upon its destroyers than upon its benefactors war shall remain the chief pursuit of ambitious minds.

- Edward Gibbon, 1737-1794

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Today in Military History

September 17



1940:

Operation Sea Lion postponed until further notice


1944:

BOULOGNE, 1944, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 22 Sept 44)


1944:

Operation Market Garden. Bridges at Veghel, Grave and Nijmegen are captured, but only temporarily at Arnhem




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