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

The universe is so vast and ageless that the life of one man can only be measured by the size of his sacrifice." (or how he lived...)

- Flying Officer VA Rosewarne, RAF, killed in the Battle of Britain. The letter with this line was published in the London Times

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Military Word Of The Day

RDAO

Regional Departmental Accounting Office

Today in Military History

July 3

1868:

Stromont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders: Dileas Gu Bas (Faithful unto death)

1905:

The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment: Inter Pericula Intrepedi (Fearless in the face of danger)

1905:

The Royal Regina Rifles: Celler et Audax (Swift and bold)

1905:

The Saskatchewan Dragoons: Esprit d'Initiative

1905:

The South Alberta Light Horse: Semper Alacer

1941:

Stalin orders "scorched earth" policy

1976:

Operation Thunderbolt - the Israel Defence Force raid on Entebbe to liberate hi-jack hostages

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