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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
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There is little to show that Napolean's idea of "absolute war" meant very much more than the exploitation of success (something that the Anglo-Saxon military mind is still apt to see as one stage more ungentlemanly than the achievement of success), the definition of an aim, and the relentless pursuit of that aim.
- Richard Simpkin
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May 2
1885: Infantry School Corps in action, Cutknife Creek, Northwest Rebellion
1945: Berlin surrenders to the Allies
1952: POCHON-NI, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 3 May 53)
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