Navy.ca's Fallen Comrades

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

The allies we gain by victory will turn against us upon the bare whisper of our defeat.

- Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan, Naval Historian 1911

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Today in Military History

April 17

1918:

First battle of KEMMEL RIDGE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 19 Apr 18)

1945:

KUSTEN CANAL, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 24 Apr 45)

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