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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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Today in Military History

September 12

1918:

HINDENBURG LINE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 9 Oct 18)

1974:

Emperor Haile Selassie who had been crowned King

2001:

Following the Terrorist attacks on the USA President Geoge Bush authorizes actions in Iraq and Afghanstan

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