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- William Lyon Mackenzie King

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Today in Military History

May 26



1722:

The Royal Artillery is formed. This day is observed in the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery as Artillery Day. (The origins of the RCA are too diverse for them to agree on one regimental birthday.)


1940:

Operation Dynamo begins; evacuation of 338,226 allied troops at Dunkirk


1944:

CEPRANO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 27 May 44)




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