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My rule is: If you meet the weakest vessel, attack; if it is a vessel equal to yours, attack; and if it is stronger than yours, also attack…

- Admiral Stepan O. Makarov (1849-1904)

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Military Word Of The Day

IDLH

Immediately dangerous to life and health

Today in Military History

August 28

1521:

The Turks occupy Belgrade.

1916:

Germany declares war on Romania. Italy declares war on Germany.

1918:

VC won by LCol William Hew Clarke-Kennedy, 24th Battalion, CEF, Wancourt, France

489:

Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths defeats Odoacer at the Battle of Isonzo, forcing his way into Italy.

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