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- H. L. Mencken

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The Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment


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Today in Military History

October 19



1935:

League of Nations votes for partial sanctions against Italy after invasion of Ethiopia


1944:

MONTO SPADURO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 24 Oct 44)


1970:

The RCR is fully deployed under the War Measures Act




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