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As the excited passions of hostile people are of themselves a powerful enemy, both the general and his government should use their best efforts to allay them.

- Lieutenant General Antoine-Henri Baron de Jomini, 1838

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IDLH
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Immediately dangerous to life and health


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Today in Military History

August 28



1521:

The Turks occupy Belgrade.


1916:

Germany declares war on Romania. Italy declares war on Germany.


1918:

VC won by LCol William Hew Clarke-Kennedy, 24th Battalion, CEF, Wancourt, France


489:

Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths defeats Odoacer at the Battle of Isonzo, forcing his way into Italy.




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