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If I were asked to define leadership, I should say it is the projection of personality. It is the most intensely personal thing in the world because it is just plain you.

The qualities that distinguish a leader from other men are courage, will power, initiative, and knowledge. If you have not got those qualities you will not make a leader; if you have them, you will.

- Field Marshal Sir William Slim from an address at West Point, circa 1950:

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Military Word Of The Day
FFH
:
Frigate, Helicopter. A Frigate type vessel with Helicopter(s) as its primary armament


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Today in Military History

May 2



1885:

Infantry School Corps in action, Cutknife Creek, Northwest Rebellion


1945:

Berlin surrenders to the Allies


1952:

POCHON-NI, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 3 May 53)




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