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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
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Nine-tenths of tactics are certain and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pond and that is the test of generals. It can only be ensured by instinct, sharpened by thought practicing the stroke so often at the crisis it is as natural as a reflex.
- T.E. Lawrence, "The Science of Guerrilla Warfare
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February 6
1922: Washington Naval Treaty limits numbers and size of major warships
1943: Patrolling the Western Mediterranean, HMCS LOUISBURG is sunk by a torpedo from an Italian torpedo bomber with a loss of 42 of her crew.
1961: American Military Assistance Command formed in South Vietnam
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