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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
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The Lord God is my Armour!
- Gustavus Adolphus, refusing the steel body armour offered by his aides.
At the Battle of Lützen (where he was killed), 16. September 1632.
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January 22
1879: Six companies of the 24th Regiment are annihilated at Isandhlwana, following this defeat British Regiments no longer carry colours in the field. 8 VCs and 9 DCMs won at Rorke's Drift
1901: Death of Queen Victoria
1944: ANZIO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 22 May 44)
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