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When issuing orders, the formation commander must pay special attention to the clear and concise formulation of the broad missions of formations and units, and to bringing out the underlying idea of the plan he decided on ... The art of drawing up orders calls for skill in putting the concept of the operation vividly and lucidly in a few words.

- Red Army's New Field Service Regulations, 1936

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Today in Military History

December 16



1939:

1st Canadian Division leaves Canada for England


1944:

FOSSO VECCHIO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 18 Dec 44)




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