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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
To retain
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(Mission/task Verb) To occupy and hold a terrain feature to ensure it is free of enemy occupation or use.


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Today in Military History

April 8



1945:

DEVENTER, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 11 Apr 45)




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