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

We have severly underestimated the Russians, the extent of the country and the trechery of the climate. This is the revenge of reality.

- General Hienz Guderian, letter to his wife 1941

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RMP

Recognized Maritime Picture

Today in Military History

May 18

1944:

HITLER LINE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 24 May 44)

1944:

LIRI VALLEY, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 30 May 44)

1972:

2 Royal Marines SBS parachuted alongside QE2 to search for a bomb.

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