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The American forces have suffered terrible losses. The losses are far more than what Eisenhower has admitted, and worse is ahead. Tunis is only a foretaste of what is waiting for us in Europe.

- Roane Waring, Commander of the American Legion (after the victory at North Africa)

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Military Word Of The Day
CW
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chemical warfare


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Today in Military History

September 16



1916:

VC won by Pte John Chipman Kerr, 49th Battalion, CEF, Courceletee, France


1939:

Convoy HX-1 under escort from HMC Ships ST LAURENT & SAGUENAY departs Halifax for Britian. This convoy comprises the first 18 merchant ships of over 25,000 that would sail the Atlantic under RCN escort..... and so begins the Battle of Atlantic convoys.


1950:

NAKTONG BDIRGEHEAD, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 25 Sept 50)




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