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



When I reflect upon the characters and attainments of some of the general officers of this army...on whom I am to rely...I tremble: and as Lord Chesterfield said of the generals of his day, I only hope that when the enemy reads the list of their names he trembles as I do.

- Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, military dispatch, 1810

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Military Word Of The Day
MEU(SOC)
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Marine expeditionary unit (special operations capable)


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Today in Military History

May 23



1944:

Canadian First Infantry Division Assault the 'Hitler Line'.At a cost of 879 casualties the line falls


1947:

The Canadian Rangers are authorized




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