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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Military Word Of The Day

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Today in Military History

October 9

1690:

Quebec withstands Admiral William Phips' armada consisting of 2,300 men.

1917:

POELCAPELLE

1918:

THE PURSUIT TO THE SELLE

1944:

SAVOJAARDS PLAAT, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 10 Oct 44)

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