Navy.ca's Fallen Comrades

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

To conquer the command of the air means victory; to be beaten in the air means defeat.

- General Giulio Douhet: The Command of the Air, 1921

Viewed 144232 times.

Military Word Of The Day

NCMPDD

Non-Commissioned Member Professional Development Division

Today in Military History

April 17

1918:

First battle of KEMMEL RIDGE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 19 Apr 18)

1945:

KUSTEN CANAL, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 24 Apr 45)

Advertising