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

We cannot afford to be idle, and though weaker than our opponents in men and military equipments, must endeavor to harass if we cannot destroy them

- General Robert E. Lee, September 1862, in a letter to President Jefferson Davies.

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Military Word Of The Day

Joint Staff 3 (Operations and Training)

Today in Military History

July 4

1944:

AREZZO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 17 July 44)

1944:

CAEN, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 18 July 44)

1944:

Canadians capture Carpiquet

1945:

Four-power occupation of Berlin takes effect

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