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

This shall hence become my music.

- Karl XII, upon hearing the sound of gunfire during his first real battle.

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Military Word Of The Day

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field regiment

Today in Military History

May 10

1918:

VC won by Rowland Richard Louis Bourke, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Ostend, Belgium

1940:

DIEPPE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 19 Aug 42)

1940:

German troops invade Netherlands, Luxembourg and France

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