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If I were asked to define leadership, I should say it is the projection of personality. It is the most intensely personal thing in the world because it is just plain you.

The qualities that distinguish a leader from other men are courage, will power, initiative, and knowledge. If you have not got those qualities you will not make a leader; if you have them, you will.

- Field Marshal Sir William Slim from an address at West Point, circa 1950:

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Military Word Of The Day
RCZ
:
rear combat zone


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Today in Military History

May 26



1722:

The Royal Artillery is formed. This day is observed in the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery as Artillery Day. (The origins of the RCA are too diverse for them to agree on one regimental birthday.)


1940:

Operation Dynamo begins; evacuation of 338,226 allied troops at Dunkirk


1944:

CEPRANO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 27 May 44)




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