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

One bleeding-heart type asked me in a recent interview if I did not agree that 'violence begets violence.' I told him that it is my earnest endeavor to see that it does. I would like very much to ensure - and in some cases I have - that any man who offers violence to his fellow citizen begets a whole lot more in return than he can enjoy.

- Col. Jeff Cooper

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Today in Military History

September 16

1916:

VC won by Pte John Chipman Kerr, 49th Battalion, CEF, Courceletee, France

1939:

Convoy HX-1 under escort from HMC Ships ST LAURENT & SAGUENAY departs Halifax for Britian. This convoy comprises the first 18 merchant ships of over 25,000 that would sail the Atlantic under RCN escort..... and so begins the Battle of Atlantic convoys.

1950:

NAKTONG BDIRGEHEAD, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 25 Sept 50)

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