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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

RSM

Regimental Sergeant-Major

Today in Military History

September 10

1939:

Canada declares war on Germany, BEF begins to move to France

1944:

LE HAVRE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 12 Sept 44)

1977:

France Guillotine: The last person to be executed by guillotine.

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