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The mindless rejoicing at home is really appalling; it makes me fear that the first blow against Tokyo will make them wilt at once...I only wish that [the Americans] had also had, say, three carriers at Hawaii...

- Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Commander in Chief of the Japanese Navy (1942)

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Today in Military History

May 21



1921:

Birthday of Sgt. Aubrey Cosens VC


1941:

Germans capture Maleme airfield, Crete, after heavy fighting


1982:

Falkland campaign - The Landings in San Carlos Water - 3 Commando Brigade Headquarters and Signal Squadron RM




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