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

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The General Order is always: ......To manoeuver in a body and on the attack. ......To maintain strict but not pettifogging discipline. ......To keep the troops constantly at the ready. ......To employ the utmost vigilance on sentry go. ......To use the bayonet on every possible occasion. And to follow up the enemy remorselessly until he is utterly destroyed.
- Lazare Carnot (1753-1823), French revolutionary, military strategist. (First Order of the Day, 2 Feb. 1794, to army commanders.)
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June 25
1857: Queen Victoria distributes VCs at Hyde Park
1875: The Prince Edward Island Regiment: Parva Sub Ingenti
1917: First fighting contingent of American troops land in France
1944: THE ODON, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 2 Jul 44)
1950: The Korean War begins
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