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

You can always tell an old soldier by the inside of his holsters and cartridge boxes. The young men carry pistols and cartridges; the old ones, grub.

- George Bernard Shaw

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Military Word Of The Day

COLPRO

collective protection

Today in Military History

May 22

1863:

General Grant begins his siege on Vicksburg.

1944:

ROME, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 4 June 44)

1982:

Falklands Campaign - Landing at Ajax Bay - Commando Logistic Regiment RM

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