Navy.ca's Fallen Comrades

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



This was the first time i had been in contact and killed anyone. I felt good, I felt hard. But the euphoria was nothing to do with ending another person's life. I felt good because i had not panicked, I had not let down my friends, I had reacted as a professional soldier trained by professional soldiers, and the excitement of the firefight was nothing short of fantastic. I've never taken drugs but I can't believe there is anything which can equal the thrill of battle. I loved it.

- Peter McAleese

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Today in Military History

October 20



1871:

Origin of the regular component of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery: Ubique (Everywhere), Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt (Where right and glory lead)


1914:

British losses to date: 57,000 including sick


1914:

Royal 22e Regiment: Je Me Souviens (I remember)




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