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- General Giulio Douhet, "Command of the Air" 1921.

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Military Word Of The Day

FOA

field operations allowance

Today in Military History

September 15

1916:

FLERS-COURCELETTE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 22 Sept 16)

1916:

First use of tanks in World War I

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