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

If I were an American, as I am an Englishman, while a foreign troop was landed in my country I never would lay down my arms, never! Never! Never!

- William Pitt, 1708-1778

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Military Word Of The Day

landing ground

Today in Military History

May 8

1915:

FREZENBURG, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 13 May 15)

1945:

German unconditional surrender

1945:

Marked th official V.E. day for Allied countries

1954:

The French are defeated at Dien Bien Phu

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